Upcoming Bluegrass Jams, Festivals, and Special Events
(One-time events such as festivals are in red.)
Friday-Sunday September 4-6, 2015
Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Salem County Fairgrounds
Woodstown, NJ
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Hot Rize, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Blue Highway, the Gibson Brothers, Sierra Hull, many more.
Information: http://www.delawarevalleybluegrass.org/
Saturday September 5, 2015 1:00-4:00 PM
Contact to find out whether canceled due to the holiday
Island Music Bluegrass Jam
Island Music Company
403 Charles St, La Plata MD 20646
First Saturday of every month.Bring your instrument, show up, and jam!
Information: 301-392-3960 http://www.turtlehillbanjo.com/Bluegrass Jam in La Plata, MD.htmlSunday September 6, 2015 11:00 AM-2:00 PM or later
Contact to find out whether canceled due to the holiday
Dupont Bluegrass Jam
The Mansion on O St
2020 O Street N.W., Washington DC
First Sunday of every month.The Mansion has kindly offered 50% off breakfast, brunch or tea. Free, but please consider making a donation. Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
More info, and to sign up for the newsletter: http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=05a7b93e316e261744ff7d145&id=aed02bf2d7Sunday
September 6, 2015
1:00-4:00 PM
Contact to find out whether canceled due to the holiday
Frying Pan Park Bluegrass Jam
Frying Pan Park
2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon, VA
First and third Sundays of every month.
Held Outdoors in Summer months. In Winter months, in the classroom at the rear of the Visitors Center, behind the stage and accessible from a door on the side of the building.
Information and Directions: 703-437-9101
Monday September 7, 2015 7:00-10:00 PM
Canceled due to the holiday
DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
First and third Monday of every month.6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Free.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
Information: see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .
Monday September 7, 2015
New Holland Old Fiddlers' Picnic
New Holland Community Park
Rt 23, New Holland, PA
Information: Roger Eberlin at pickinrog@verizon.net
Thursday-Saturday September 10-12, 2015
Bluegrass in the Park
Grand Caverns Park
Grottoes, VA
Presented by the Shenandoah Valley Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Information: http://www.bluegrassingrottoes.com/
Sunday 2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)
September 13, 2015
CABOMA Jam
Maranatha Baptist Church Rectory
3511 Annandale Rd., Annandale VA
Second and fourth Sunday of every month.
Free.
Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.
Information and Directions: 703-527-9520 http://www.caboma.org/
Sunday 6:00-9:00 PM
September 13, 2015
Sterling Golf Club Acoustic Music Jam
Sterling Golf Swim & Tennis Club http://www.sterlinggolfandswim.com/
333 S. Sterling Boulevard, Sterling VA 20164
Second Sunday of every month.
Open jam, and all players and guests are welcome and encouraged to join in. It's a great chance to play with some of NoVA's best. Come on out for a acoustic roots jam of all musical flavors!
For info contact: Dirk Johnson 703-406-4698 djohnson@roiwebsites.com http://www.facebook.com/SterlingClubJam#!/SterlingClubJam?sk=info
Saturday September 19, 2015 12:00-6:00 PM
Bluegrass on the Farm
Agricultural History Farm Park
18400 Muncaster Road
Derwood, MD 20855
Derwood, MD 20855
Larry Sparks, more.
Information: http://www.bluegrassonthefarm.com
Saturday September 19, 2015 1:00-5:00 PM
Bluegrass at Brentsville
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre
12229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136
Skystone, Rattlesnake Hill, Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band
Tickets: $10; children under 6 free
Information: 703-365-7895
Sunday
September 20, 2015
1:00-4:00 PM
Frying Pan Park Bluegrass Jam
Frying Pan Park
2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon, VA
First and third Sundays of every month.
Held Outdoors in Summer months. In Winter months, in the classroom at the rear of the Visitors Center, behind the stage and accessible from a door on the side of the building.
Information and Directions: 703-437-9101
Monday September 21, 2015 7:00-10:00 PM
DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
First and third Monday of every month.6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Free.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
Information: see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .
Thursday-Saturday September 24-26, 2015
Arcadia Bluegrass Festival
Firemen's Activity Grounds
16020 Carnival Ave, Upperco, MD 21155
Goldwing Express, the Spinney Brothers, the Bluegrass Brothers, many more.
Information: http://www.arcadiavfc.org/content/bluegrass/Fall.cfm
Thursday-Sunday September 24-27, 2015
Watermelon Park Festival
Watermelon Park Campground
3322 Locke's Mill Rd, Berryville, VA
Hot Rize, Peter Rowan, Bud's Collective, Loretta Lynn, many more.
Information: http://www.watermelonparkfest.com
Sunday 2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)
September 27, 2015
CABOMA Jam
Maranatha Baptist Church Rectory
3511 Annandale Rd., Annandale VA
Second and fourth Sunday of every month.
Free.
Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.
Information and Directions: 703-527-9520 http://www.caboma.org/
Saturday October 3, 2015 1:00-4:00 PM
Island Music Bluegrass Jam
Island Music Company
403 Charles St, La Plata MD 20646
First Saturday of every month.Bring your instrument, show up, and jam!
Information: 301-392-3960 http://www.turtlehillbanjo.com/Bluegrass Jam in La Plata, MD.htmlSaturday October 3, 2015
Hanover Ruritan Bluegrass Festival
Ruritan Park
Mechanicsville, VA
Balsam Range, Nothin' Fancy, more.
Sunday October 4, 2015 11:00 AM-2:00 PM or later
Dupont Bluegrass Jam
The Mansion on O St
2020 O Street N.W., Washington DC
First Sunday of every month.The Mansion has kindly offered 50% off breakfast, brunch or tea. Free, but please consider making a donation. Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
More info, and to sign up for the newsletter: http://us5.campaign-archive1.com/?u=05a7b93e316e261744ff7d145&id=aed02bf2d7Sunday
October 4, 2015
1:00-4:00 PM
Frying Pan Park Bluegrass Jam
Frying Pan Park
2709 W. Ox Road, Herndon, VA
First and third Sundays of every month.
Held Outdoors in Summer months. In Winter months, in the classroom at the rear of the Visitors Center, behind the stage and accessible from a door on the side of the building.
Information and Directions: 703-437-9101
Monday October 5, 2015 7:00-10:00 PM
DC Bluegrass Union VFW Bluegrass Jam
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 350
6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
First and third Monday of every month.6420 Orchard Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Free.
Sponsored by the DC Bluegrass Union.
Information: see the FAQ at http://www.barbdiederich.com/vfwjam/, contact the VFW Post 350 at 301-270-8008, or email Barb Diederich at barb@barbdiederich.com .
Thursday-Sunday October 8-11, 2015
Jumpin' Bluegrass & Virginia State Bluegrass Championship Contest
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds
Chesterfield, VA
Virginia Folk Music Association.
Information: http://www.vafolkmusic.org/
Sunday 2:00-3:00 PM (Slow jam), 2:00-6:00 PM (Regular jam)
October 11, 2015
CABOMA Jam
Maranatha Baptist Church Rectory
3511 Annandale Rd., Annandale VA
Second and fourth Sunday of every month.
Free.
Sponsored by the Capital Area Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association.
Information and Directions: 703-527-9520 http://www.caboma.org/
Sunday 6:00-9:00 PM
October 11, 2015
Sterling Golf Club Acoustic Music Jam
Sterling Golf Swim & Tennis Club http://www.sterlinggolfandswim.com/
333 S. Sterling Boulevard, Sterling VA 20164
Second Sunday of every month.
Open jam, and all players and guests are welcome and encouraged to join in. It's a great chance to play with some of NoVA's best. Come on out for a acoustic roots jam of all musical flavors!
For info contact: Dirk Johnson 703-406-4698 djohnson@roiwebsites.com http://www.facebook.com/SterlingClubJam#!/SterlingClubJam?sk=info
Wednesdays, October 14-November 18, 2015 7:30-10:00 PM
Bluegrass Music Jam Class using the Wernick Method
Chevy Chase, DC near Metro
Taught by Jeff Harding. All bluegrass instruments welcome. No jamming experience necessary. Learn jamming in a supportive and fun environment. Discount if you sign up before September 14.
Saturday October 24, 2014 12:00-8:00 PM (doors open at 11:00 AM)
Bluegrass for Hospice
Flat Iron Farm
Highway to Heaven Lane & Flat Iron Rd., Great Mills, MD
Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers, Charlie Thompson & Bottom County Bluegrass, more.
All proceeds go to support the Hospice of St. Mary's, Hospice House located in Callaway, MD.
Information: http://www.bluegrassforhospice.com/
Note: this newsletter is not for individual band performances, but for jams, festivals, and other events of general interest. To add a listing, email me at barb@barbdiederich.com .
Note: in the case of regularly scheduled jams or events, please contact the organizer to be sure that the event will be going on as scheduled.
Note: you can learn about more open jams at http://www.dcbu.org/jams.htm. and . You can learn about more events at http://www.dcbu.org/calendar.htm. You can learn about more festivals at .
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--Barb
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