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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Open Jam
DESCRIPTION:Acoustic instruments only.   Multiple jam spaces available.  Depending on turnout\, skill level\, and musical flavors (bluegrass\, country\, fiddle tunes\, and neighboring territory)\, the jam may break into smaller groups so everyone gets a chance to play\, learn\, and stretch out.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/bluegrass-open-jam/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center – 82 Main Street Maynard\, 82 Main Street\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Young / Familiar Strangers":MAILTO:gdy21@me.com
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SUMMARY:Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival
DESCRIPTION:A music festival featuring a variety of bluegrass\, roots\, and Americana music from both icons of the industry and innovative up-and-coming artists. Featuring multiple stages\, camping\, local food trucks\, Vermont craft beer and wine\, and a magical Green Mountain setting! \nhttps://www.greenmountainbluegrass.com/mission \nArtists include Watchhouse\, Molly Tuttle\, Peter Rowan\, The Steeldrivers\, and many more!
URL:https://bbu.org/event/green-mountain-bluegrass-roots-festival/
LOCATION:Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival\, 410 Hunter Park Road\, Manchester\, VT\, 05255\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Backbeat Brewing Bluegrass Jam
DESCRIPTION:All pickers\, singers and Bluegrass fans are invited to join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at Backbeat Brewing in Beverly\, MA.  The jam starts at 7pm and runs until at least 10 (usually ends closer to midnight!) \n\n\n\nThere is plenty of on-street parking. (Meters run to 8pm in Beverly) \n\n\n\nThe taps offer many delicious brews ranging from NE IPA’s to genuine English style cask ales\, and the kitchen cooks up tasty thin crust pizzas (available in gluten free and vegan options).
URL:https://bbu.org/event/backbeat-brewing-bluegrass-jam/2026-08-13/
LOCATION:Backbeat Brewing\, 31A Park\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jams and Picking Parties
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SUMMARY:Ocean State Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the seventh annual Ocean State Bluegrass Festival\, Friday\, August 14 through Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 at Frerichs Farm in Warren\, RI. The event is sponsored by the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA). \nFestival + Camping ticket ($50) – includes one camping space for the duration of the event (Friday evening through Sunday afternoon) and all activities\, workshops and show admission for one person\, and parking for one vehicle (one RV or one car\, if camper or tent camping) at the camp site. Additional people staying at the same camp site must purchase a Festival ticket and additional vehicles are $5 and must park in the parking field. Dry camping only (no water or electrical hookups available). \nFestival ticket ($30) – includes all activities\, workshops and show admission for one person. Does not include camping or parking. Admission is free for children 14 years old and younger.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/ocean-state-bluegrass-festival-2/
LOCATION:Frerichs Farm\, 65 Kinnicutt Ave\, Warren\, RI\, 02885\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festival
DESCRIPTION:Some of the Greatest Bluegrass music you can see and hear at one of the largest family musical events in New England! The Blistered Fingers Bluegrass Festivals has something for all ages and it takes place twice every year bringing thousands of Music lovers from all over the World to hear banjos\, fiddles\, and those high\, lonesome harmonies which features many National and Local bands from all over the world. Music happens every June and August. The First Blistered Fingers Festival was established in June of 1991 and 5 years later the decision was made to start the August festival. There are accommodations for Buses\, RV’s\, Campers\, Tents\, Day Attendees and 4 days of entertainment. Come early\, relax and enjoy!
URL:https://bbu.org/event/blistered-fingers-bluegrass-festival-2/
LOCATION:Litchfield Fairgrounds\, 30 Plains Rd\, Litchfield\, ME\, 04350\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crooked River Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Crooked River Gathering is a celebration of the community built around bluegrass and old timey music\, farming\, homesteading\, and artisan creativity. It will feature live music\, vendors\, food trucks and craft beer\, and educational workshops\, community meetups\, and skillshares. \nHeld on land adjacent to the Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds\, the event is brought to you by the North Atlantic Arts Alliance and friends who wanted a place to gather over Labor Day Weekend now that the Thomas Point Beach Festival is no more. All of the music\, activities and off-the-grid camping will be in the Crooked River woodlands\, but RV camping and some services will be on the fairgrounds. \nInformation\, the most current lineup details\, and tickets are available at CrookedRiverArts.org.
URL:https://bbu.org/event/crooked-river-gathering/
LOCATION:Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds\, 291 S. Hiram Road\, Hiram\, ME\, 04041\, United States
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