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

Saturday, June 6, 2026
Saturday 06/06/2026
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
1st and 3rd Saturday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam
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/

 
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Thursday 06/11/2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Jam At Farm Brewery
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.

 
Thursday 06/11/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Thursday 06/11/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takoma Park Bluegrass Jam at School of Musical Traditions
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!

 
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Sunday 06/14/2026
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
USA's 250th Bluegrass Birthday Bash!
Hope Flower Farm & Winery, Waterford VA

Celebrating USA’s 250th Birthday with Bluegrass on the beautiful grounds of Hope Flower Farm & Winery. Shows, Jamming, Food trucks, Beer & Wine!
SAVE THE DATE! Details to follow.

 
Sunday 06/14/2026
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jam Session
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. Go to Facebook @HowardCountyFolkSociety for updates.

 
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thursday 06/18/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday 06/19/2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

The Folk Villains are stoked to announce we’ll play The Hill Stage at the 2026 Red Wing Roots Music Festival in beautiful Natural Chimneys Park in Mt Solon, VA!

 
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Thursday 06/25/2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Jam at The Farm Brewery
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.

 
Thursday 06/25/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Thursday 06/25/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takoma Park Bluegrass Jam with Cherry Blossom Special
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!

 
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Saturday 06/27/2026
11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Saturday, June 27th, 2026 – Wapocoma Campground – Romney, WV
11AM-10PM Music and vendors all day with Fireworks show.
11AM- Appalachia
12PM & 5PM – The Flybirds
1PM & 6PM – One Lane Road
2PM & 7PM – Hammaville
3PM & 8PM – The Kody Norris Show
4PM & 9PM – Dave Adkins & Mountain Soul

$5 Admission
No Coolers or Alcohol
Rain or Shine – Bring a chair

 
Saturday 06/27/2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The Folk Villains at Chincoteague Bay RV Resort and Co
Chincoteague Bay RV Resort & Cottages, Chincoteague VA

Camp and glamp in style at Chincoteague Island, Virginia’s waterfront RV resort and cottages campground, located directly on Chincoteague Bay. And listen to great music like…The Folk Villains!
5-8pm
Chincoteague Bay RV Resort & Cottages
2272 Main St, Chincoteague, VA 23336

 
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Thursday 07/02/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Saturday 07/04/2026
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
1st and 3rd Saturday Afternoon Bluegrass Jam
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/

 
Monday, July 6, 2026
Monday 07/06/2026 - Friday 07/10/2026
All Day
Common Ground on the Hill CAMP
COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL CAMP, Westminster MD

The DC Bluegrass Union sponsors Common Ground on the Hill to provide the opportunity to teach and to study various musical instruments, especially Bluegrass instruments, as well as various art forms representing various ethnic and cultural traditions.
There is something for everyone!
Enjoy a week of intensive instruction with Industry professionals. You can stay the night in the college dormitories and enjoy the evening concerts and jams OR you can be a day student.

 
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Thursday 07/09/2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Jam At Farm Brewery
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.

 
Thursday 07/09/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Thursday 07/09/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takoma Park Bluegrass Jam at School of Musical Traditions
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!

 
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Thursday 07/16/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Thursday 07/23/2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Jam at The Farm Brewery
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.

 
Thursday 07/23/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Thursday 07/23/2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takoma Park Bluegrass Jam with Cherry Blossom Special
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!

 
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Thursday 07/30/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia