FreshGrass festival in Massachusetts taking a break in 2026

The popular FreshGrass festival, held in North Adams, MA at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), has announced that they will not be hosting a festival in 2026. But they want to assure everyone that they will be back September 24-27, 2027.

This includes their annual FreshGrass Awards, a big part of the festival experience.

No reason has been given for this postponement, only that the FreshGrass team will be working diligently to ensure a terrific festival experience next year.

Their ongoing concerts at Studio 9 will continue, with all events listed online.

No word yet on the Steve Martin Banjo Prize, administered by the FreshGrass Foundation, which has not be awarded since 2024.

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