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Instructors
Bands
Festivals
Music Stores
Radio Shows
Publications
Associations
E-mail Disccusion Groups
Other Links
LATEST UPDATE: We've now posted the performance schedules for both the Main and Showcase stages, along with bios of all bands. Check them out - links are below! Workshop schedule coming soon. Plenty of tickets still available.
We'll have the usual mix of festival t-shirts, raffles, memberships, and other items at the tables in the back of the main stage area.
Every year we auction off donated instruments to raise money for our education programs. More info will be posted in early 2012.
We have posted several short videos on YouTube that highlight past performances from prior festivals. Check out clips with Joe Val and the Bluegrass Boys, Blue Highway, Chris Thile, The Steeldrivers, and more!
Each year we present Heritage Awards to artists, promoters, and other groups and individuals who have made a lasting contribution to bluegrass in New England.
Our 2012 recipients are The Crooker Family (industry) and Bill Keith and Jim Rooney (artists).
This year we will again have a great selection of instruments, accessories, instructional materials, historical and contemporary bluegrass photographs, books and other bluegrass related items available for sale in the festival’s Vendor Expo.
Aspiring musicians age 5-17 take instrument workshops from professional musicians Friday evening to Sunday morning, and then perform on the main Stage Sunday at 12pm. A great learning experience for all!
The Sheraton Framingham is only 20 minutes west of downtown Boston, MA and converniently located near several airports. Festival is accessible from the MBTA Framingham Commuter Rail. Sheraton Hotel can arrange for a shuttle pickup with 2 hour notice. 508-879-7200.
Individuals completing six or more hours of volunteer service will be iissued a rebate toward the cost of their weekend ticket.
Welcome Reception – Friday 5 PM
Main Stage Hours
Friday 7PM to Midnight
Saturday 10 AM to Midnight
Sunday 10 AM to 6pm
We host paid Master Class and Fast Track! classes, held on Friday, February 17th during the day (before the festival begins later that evening). We also offer free instrument, vocal, jamming, and music business workshops during the festival.
Master Classes are intermediate to advanced skill level, and Fast Track! classes are for beginners and advanced beginners. In 2012 we will have Claire Lynch on songwriting, Mark Schatz on bass, Darol Anger on fiddle, Jesse Cobb on mandolin, Greg Cahill on banjo, bluegrass jamming with Tony Watt, August Watters on mandolin, Seth Austen on fiddle, Rich Stillman on banjo, and Beverly Woods assisted by Nancy Harrowitz on singing.
Workshop and Slow Jam schedule coming in early January 2012
Blue Highway (Sun)
Michael Cleveland and FlameKeeper (Sat)
The Whites (Sat)
Special
Consensus (Sat)
Sierra Hull and Highway 111 (Fri)
Steep Canyon
Rangers (Fri)
The
Claire Lynch Band (Sat)
The
Spinney Brothers (Fri)
Bill Keith and Jim Rooney Reunion (Sat)
Berklee Bluegrass All-Stars (Fri)
Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein with
special guest Jonathan Edwards (Sat)
Josh Williams Band (Sat)
Darin and Brooke Aldridge (Sun)
Joe Sings Joe (Fri)
Flatt Lonesome (Sun)
Bluegrass
Gospel Project (Sun)
Amy Gallatin and Stillwaters (Sat)
The
Reunion Band (Sat)
Della Mae (Sun)
Evergreen (Sat)
NEW!!! main stage schedule ...
NEW!!! showcase stage schedule ...
The Sheraton Hotel is SOLD OUT. However, we have made arrangements at two nearby hotels for additional rooms. Please check the hotel page for more information.
Weekend Tickets
In Advance
Member $85 / Non-member $90
Youth (12-16 years old) $30
At the Door
Adults $95
Youth (12-16 years old) $30
Daily Tickets
In Advance
Friday Member $25 / Non-member $30
Youth (12-16 years old) $10
Sat - Member $50 / Non-member $55
Youth (12-16 years old) $25
Sun - Member $30 / Non-member $35
Youth (12-16 years old) $15
At the Door
(If available)
Friday $30 adults / $20 College Student (with ID) / $10 Youth (12-16)
Saturday $55 adult / $45 College Student (with ID) / $25 Youth (12-16)
Sunday $35 adult / $25 College Student (with ID) / $15 Youth (12-16)
Children Under 12 Free
Throughout the Weekend
click this link for more info and
how to buy tickets online...