Del McCoury and the boys, along with Jerry Douglas, have put together a unique new bluegrass immersion experience for serious students and fans, set to run just after New Years of 2026. They've also invited other top pickers like Sierra
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Photos from the 50th anniversary Father’s Day Festival in Grass Valley
Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee at the 2025 Father's Day Bluegrass Festival - photo © Robin Frenette Many thanks to the good folks with the California Bluegrass Association for sharing this gallery of photos from the 50th anniversary edition of their
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2025 Georgia State Fiddlers’ Convention results
Beginner fiddle contestant at the 2025 Georgia State Fiddlers' Convention - photo © Libby Lindblom Many thanks to Libby Lindblom of Headin' Home Bluegrass who shared the results of the 2025 Georgia State Fiddlers' Convention, and this gallery of photos from
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24th annual Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival report
The Po' Ramblin' Boys at the 2025 Jenny Brook Bluegrass Festival - photo © Dennis Crawford Bluegrass promoter Candi Sawyer and her family delivered another unforgettable festival on the grounds of the Tunbridge World’s Fair in Tunbridge, VT. The 24th annual Jenny Brook
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44th annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival report
Ron Thomason at the 2025 Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival - photo © Nancy Morris Photography After a wet and chilly spring across the Northeast, the sun finally broke through just in time for the 44th annual Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival, held
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Bluegrass on the Snake – new festival in Idaho
Folks in southeastern Idaho will have their own bluegrass festival this September, when Bluegrass on the Snake kicks off in Jefferson County. It will be held September 5-7 at the Rigby Rodeo Grounds. The festival is the brainchild of Teresa and
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Trey Hensley makes his Opry debut
Trey Hensley on the Grand Ole Opry - photo © Chris Hollo, courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry Though he's graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry dozens of times during his musical career, flatpicker and vocalist Trey Hensley made
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Lonesome Express wins Rudy Fest band competition
Rudy Fest, the Kentucky mega festival running from June 21-28 on Poppy Mountain in Morehead, held their first annual band competition over this past weekend, which they have dubbed Bull of the Bluegrass. Six bands were invited to the contest, and
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More photos from 2025 Abingdon Fiddlers’ Convention
Decorative sign at the 2025 Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention – photo © G Nicholas Hancock Nick Hancock has also shared these photos from last weekend's Abingdon Fiddlers' Convention, held at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Abingdon, VA. Thanks Nick! default
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Joe Val Bluegrass Festival returns in 2026!
The Boston Bluegrass Union has announced today that the popular Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, inactive since 2021, will return to the Sheraton Hotel in Framingham, MA in February of 2026. The initial cessation was a result of both the COVID restrictions










