Welcome to our list Festivals, Concerts, Jams, and Classes and other events of interest to Bluegrass fans and players in the greater Washington DC Area. You can now view events by category or select a calendar view of recurring or non-recurring events from the menu above.
Upcoming events for this month and next month
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New Market Plains Winery, New Market MD
Old-time fiddle, Early country, and Traditional bluegrass music. Acoustic string instruments only, no electric. Two covered jam areas plus open space. Rain or shine. On-site parking and good facilities. Bring your jam chair! No fee. Wine available for purchase. Bring your own food. Go to Facebook @HowardCountyFolkSociety for updates.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Queen City Music Studio, Staunton Virginia
Exciting News!! – Staunton, Virginia now has a new bluegrass jam!!! Starting June 14, 2026, Hosted by Me & Martha on the 2nd Sunday afternoons 2-5pm. The first hour devoted to a slower jam with a “so you want to play bluegrass” approach. The 3-5 jam is open to acoustic instruments only and those typically found in bluegrass music. Pickers and Listeners welcome. See you there!
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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!
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo MD
The Washington Folk Festival returns to Glen Echo Park, August 23, 12noon to 7:00pm. Now a one-day event, expect a jam-packed roster full of dancing, storytelling, and music ranging from American to International styles. Bluegrass, Celtic, Americana, blues, and Zydeco, as well as folk music from around the world including a special Middle Eastern track this year. Six stages, including a revival of the family-focused kid-friendly dedicated area, hundreds of performers, food trucks, picnic tables, and it’s all FREE! Donations gratefully accepted. Please note that parking is on-site this and limited so car-pooling is highly recommended.
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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/
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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!
12:00 am - 6:00 pm
Agricultural History Farm Park, Derwood MD
Three bluegrass bands – No part of Nothin’, Seneca Creek Bluegrass Band, Tornado Rose
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New Market Plains Winery, New Market MD
Old-time fiddle, Early country, and Traditional bluegrass music. Acoustic string instruments only, no electric. Two covered jam areas plus open space. Rain or shine. On-site parking and good facilities. Bring your jam chair! No fee. Wine available for purchase. Bring your own food. Go to Facebook @HowardCountyFolkSociety for updates.
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Queen City Music Studio, Staunton Virginia
Exciting News!! – Staunton, Virginia now has a new bluegrass jam!!! Starting June 14, 2026, Hosted by Me & Martha on the 2nd Sunday afternoons 2-5pm. The first hour devoted to a slower jam with a “so you want to play bluegrass” approach. The 3-5 jam is open to acoustic instruments only and those typically found in bluegrass music. Pickers and Listeners welcome. See you there!
All Day
Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista VA
Join Nothin’ Fancy, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Grascals, Chosen Road, Authentic Unlimited, Fast Track, Amanda Cook, Southern Legacy, Larry Stephenson Band, Dave Adkins, Blue Ridge Thunder, Pitney Meyer and the Malpass Brothers for 3 days of bluegrass goodness! https://www.nothinfancybluegrass.com/default.asp?loadpage=festival for more information, or for the ticketing link directly, that’s at https://www.itickets.com/events/483923.html.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
3:20 pm - 4:00 pm
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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.
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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!
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Takoma Park Middle School, Takoma Park MD
Celebrating a vibrant tapestry of music and culture, the Takoma Park Folk Festival returns to Takoma Park Middle School with 6 stages featuring a variety of musical genres, a juried craft show, food from around the world, community tables with representatives of local nonprofit groups, and big fun for little ones at the Children’s Nook! And NEW THIS YEAR: a jam tent where musicians can play with each other! Join us for a full day of music, art, food, and community!
FREE ADMISSION! Rain or Shine. Free Parking and Shuttles. Details at https://www.tpff.org