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, August 29, 2026
Saturday 08/29/2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
 
Saturday 08/29/2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
 
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Thursday 09/03/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Saturday 09/05/2026
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, September 10, 2026
Thursday 09/10/2026
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 09/10/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Thursday 09/10/2026
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!

 
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Saturday 09/12/2026
12:00 am - 6:00 pm
Bluegrass on the farm
Agricultural History Farm Park, Derwood MD

Three bluegrass bands – No part of Nothin’, Seneca Creek Bluegrass Band, Tornado Rose

 
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Thursday 09/17/2026 - Saturday 09/19/2026
All Day
24th Annual Nothin' Fancy Bluegrass Festival
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.

 
Thursday 09/17/2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bluegrass Guitar Class with Justin Heath
School of Musical Traditions, Takoma Park md
Thursdays 7-8:30PM: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8 (Jam Session), and 10/15
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.
Learn More/ Register: https://square.link/u/ykIchSEX
 
Thursday 09/17/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Sunday 09/20/2026
3:20 pm - 4:00 pm
 
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Thursday 09/24/2026
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 09/24/2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mullin's 1847 Restaurant (Bluegrass Jam) Every Thursday
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant, Moorefield West Virginia
 
Thursday 09/24/2026
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!

 
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Sunday 09/27/2026
10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Takoma Park Folk Festival
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