Events

The DC Bluegrass Union will host an evening of music on Laurel Ave Takoma Park in front  of Takoma Beverage Company. We will have live bluegrass from 5-7pm with opportunities for jamming before and after! Stay tuned for more details.

FREE! Everyone is invited to the DC Bluegrass Union’s Annual Pick-nic! Here’s your chance to gather with old and new friends and pick a while!
DCBU will supply the main dish. Please bring sides (and a serving spoon) to share!

Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm May 21st, May 28th, June 4th, June 11th (jam session), June 18th
This class is designed to help aspiring flatpickers learn essential skills, concepts, and techniques for Bluegrass Guitar. Whether you are new to bluegrass guitar or you already play and you are looking for strategies to improve, this class will be great for you.

Read More /Register Here: https://square.link/u/ykIchSEX

The Sandy Spring Bluegrass Jam meets at the Sandy Spring Museum from 2pm-4pm on the 4th Sunday of each month. All experience- and ability-levels welcome. Acoustic instruments only. $5 fee and registration encouraged to be made in advance online. Museum members jam for free. https://ci.ovationtix.com/36765/production/1187997?_gl=1*1eekqna*_gcl_au*MTc4MTA3MjUxMC4xNzYzNTg0OTM0Ljc3MDU4NTU4NS4xNzYzNTg0OTQxLjE3NjM1ODQ5ODM.

Bluegrass gospel music by the Roland Zimmerman Family .

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.

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!

The first and third Monday of each month..

Contact:
VFW Post 350: 301-270-8008
or Barb Diederich: 301-633-2504 barb@barbdiederich.com

For more information or to subscribe to the announcement list, see the FAQ at https://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/

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/

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 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

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