This is a comprehensive list of upcoming Bluegrass Jam Sessions in DC and the surrounding area. Jams are submitted to the DCBU by event organizers and we post them here to promote and support the lively bluegrass scene in the DMV area.
PLEASE NOTE: DCBU posts these events as a courtesy and does not guarantee entries are complete or up-to-date. Verify the dates, times and admission fees via provided contact information for each event before traveling to any of these events.
Frying Pan Park Visitor Center, Hendon VA
Join us for a friendly bluegrass Jam on the first and 3rd Sunday each month at the Visitor Center. All levels are welcome.
The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, Broad Run (Haymarket) Virginia/Prince William County
Open Bluegrass jam. All levels (multiple circles). The Farm Brewery at Broad Run is on a spacious, well laid out, farm with food and beverages available. The jam is held on the SECOND and FOURTH Thursdays. There is ample parking and a friendly staff. The Farm Brewery closes at 9:00 PM, hence, jam hours are 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
School of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park md
SMT holds a beginner friendly bluegrass jam every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. The jams are lead by SMT teachers and members of the band Cherry Blossom Special Nick Cameron, Mari Carlson, and Justin Heath. Bring your instrument and a song and don’t be afraid to take a solo. This is a free event but donations are welcome!
Vienna Town Green, Vienna VA
Join us for an afternoon of jamming and live bluegrass on the Town of Vienna Green! Jamming starts at 1 pm and continues after the show. Billy Harrison & Haywire perform on the stage 2:00-3:30. So bring your instrument, a picnic and your picking chair! This free event is co-sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union, Bluegrass Country Radio, and Lucketts Bluegrass.
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
Harwood Nature Center, Lawrence Wetlands Preserve, Chestertown Maryland, Kent
Led by : Steve Dannenfelser
“Bluegrass has brought more people together and made more friends than any music in the world”…Bill Monroe
Bring your instrument, or just your voice, and join us at the Harwood Nature Center on the first and third Saturday afternoon from 1-3:30 for a bluegrass jam. All ability levels are welcome!
All enthusiastic music lovers are welcome to come and listen, maybe you too will catch the bluegrass bug and pick up an instrument!
Register: https://sultanaeducation.org/event/1st-and-3rd-saturday-afternoon-bluegrass-jam/
Frying Pan Park Visitor Center, Hendon VA
Join us for a friendly bluegrass Jam on the first and 3rd Sunday each month at the Visitor Center. All levels are welcome.
The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, Broad Run (Haymarket) Virginia
Open Bluegrass jam. All levels (multiple circles). The Farm Brewery at Broad Run is on a spacious, well laid out, farm with food and beverages available. The jam is held on the SECOND and FOURTH Thursdays. There is ample parking and a friendly staff. The Farm Brewery closes at 9:00 PM, hence, jam hours are 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia