Festivals and Workshops Guide
Learn and advance your dulcimer playing by attending a dulcimer festival or dulcimer workshop. Check with festival organizers for details. DPN does not host or organize these festivals, we just curate the list!
The list on this page is for festivals and workshops with a mountain dulcimer or hammered dulcimer focus. For a list of festivals and events that are not dulcimer focused but may be of interest to dulcimer players (like old-time or bluegrass music festivals) please visit the Other Festivals & Events page.
Festivals are listed by date and alphabetically by state.
Scroll down on mobile or narrow browser windows to see listings by state.
This page was last updated on July 10, 2026.
If you would like to see an event included, please send the details to staff@dpnews.com.
By Date
2026
July
Festival Chants de Vielle
Hammered Dulcimer Stage (Class) and more
July 3-5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
https://chantsdevielles.com/
60th Annual Shindig on the Green
July 11, 18, and 25, 2026
August 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
Asheville, North Carolina
https://folkheritage.org/asheville-events/shindig-on-the-green/
Traditions Week 2 (In-Person)
Featuring Mary Lynn Michal and Ken Kolodner, Hammered Dulcimer
and Susan Boyer Haley, Mountain Dulcimer
July 6-10, 2026
McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland
https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/week/week-2
ODPC FunFest
Celebrating the musical traditions of the hammered dulcimer
July 16-18, 2026
Evart, Michigan
evartdulcimerfest.org
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Gathering (In-person)
Three jams: Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer, and All Acoustic Instruments
1:30-4:30pm, Sat., July 18, 2026
PCC (Presbyterian Church of the Covenant)
2850 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
https://www.scdh.org/SCDH/Welcome.html
Dulcimer U Summer Gathering
July 19-24, 2026
Cullowhee, North Carolina
dulcimer.wcu.edu
Kindred Gathering
July 17-19, 2026
(4 pm July 17 - 2 pm July 19)
Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32842 SE Hwy 211
Eagle Creek, Oregon
https://sites.google.com/view/kgdulcimerfest/
The 99th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
July 30-Aug. 1, 2026
Asheville High Auditorium
Asheville, North Carolina
https://folkheritage.org/asheville-events/mountain-dance-and-folk-festival/
Red River Dulcimer Festival
“This will be the last Red River festival, so please come out and support this wonderful event one more time!”
July 31-Aug. 2, 2026
Red River, NM
https://www.nmdulcfest.com/popups/redriver.html
Gateway Dulcimer Festival
July 31-Aug. 6, 2026
Fairview Heights, Illinois
gatewaydulcimer.org
August
Dulcimer Adventures Cruise to Alaska
Featuring Stephen Seifert, Thomasina Levy, and Robert Brereton
Aug. 1-8, 2026. Deposit by January 15th.
Depart from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Fort New Salem Dulcimer Festival
Aug. 7-9, 2026
Fort New Salem, 81 Settlers Drive, Salem, WV
https://fortnewsalemfoundation.org/dulcimer-festival/
60th Annual Shindig on the Green
July 11, 18, and 25, 2026
August 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
Asheville, North Carolina
https://folkheritage.org/asheville-events/shindig-on-the-green/
Harps and Hammers Retreat
Featuring Joshua Messick & Patrice Fischer
Aug. 7-8, 2026
Montrose, Colorado
For details contact Robin Freed: 970-275-8996 or robinfreed@harpsandhammers.com
harpsandhammers.com
New England Dulcimer Days
Aug. 7-9, 2026
Grace Christian Academy / School, 104 Kocher Dr.
Bennington, VT 05201
www.nedulcimerdays.com
Redwood Dulcimer Day
Mountain and hammered dulcimer workshops
Aug. 22, 2026
Virtual
redwooddulcimerday.org
Play by Ear Boot Camp
Molly McCormack & Lorinda Jones
August 20-23, 2026
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Falls of the Rough, KY
RootsoftheMountainDulcimer.com
Duet Dulcimer Retreat
August 21-22, 2026
Virtual
https://larryconger.com/event/6219534/732220354/duet-dulcimer-retreat
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Summer Event
ILACE MEARS: 4 Tunes, 3 Hr., 2 Hammers, 1 Dulcimer, Blast off!
9 am - noon, PDT
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Virtual
SCDH.org
Midland Folk Music Festival
August 27-30, 2026
Midland, Michigan
folkmusicsociety.org
September
Dulcimer Oktoberfest
Sponsored by NGFDA
September 11 - 12, 2026
Helen, Georgia
https://www.bingfutch.com/dulcimer-oktoberfest
Winfield Warm-Up Picnic
September 12, 2026
Hosted by the Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance
Winfield, Kansas
gpdaks.org
Walnut Valley Festival
National Flat Picking Championships
September 16-20, 2026
Winfield, Kansas
wvfest.com
Ozark Mountain Dulcimer Gathering
Sept 20 - 26, 2026
Ozark RV Park
Mountain View, AR
Debbie Legg, Organizer - 870-200-9090
www.OzarkRVPark.com
https://www.facebook.com/ozarkrvparkandcabins
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
Sep. 27-Oct. 3, 2026: “Relaxed” Week
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
October
QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Fall Fest
Oct. 1-4, 2026
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Dulcimer Chautauqua on the Wabash
October 1-4, 2026
New Harmony, Indiana
dulcimerchautauquaonthewabash.com
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
Oct. 4-10, 2026: Fall Week for intermediate/advanced
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Winter Creek Reunion Acoustic Music Festival
Oct. 8-11, 2026
Contact Carol Turquette at cturquette@gmail.com for more information
654 Acorn Lane
Bennington, OK
https://RRVDC.com
Dulcimer Workshop
Featuring Judy & Kirk House, Anjie Grady, and Brian Bohlmann
Oct. 18-21, 2026
North Augusta, SC
https://brianbohlmanmusic.com/products/october-18-21-2026-dulcimer-workshop-north-augusta-sc
November
5th Annual Baritone Dulcimer Day
All-day event
Nov. 1, 2026
Virtual
Write: deborahj@djhamouris.com
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Fall Event
Hammered Dulcimer Workshop
9 am - noon, PST
TBD 2026 - was Nov. 2, 2025
Virtual
SCDH.org
Nutmeg Dulcimer Festival
Friday-Saturday, November 6-7, 2026
Milford, Connecticut
www.NutmegDulcimer.com
info@NutmegDulcimer.com
North-East Ohio Hammered Dulcimer Weekend
Nov. 13-15, 2026
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
NEODulcimer.com
Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat
Featuring Stephen Seifert, Carol Crocker, Laurie Alsobrook, and Bing Futch
Nov. 13-14, 2026
White Springs, Florida
stephenfosterdulcimerretreat.com
North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association Virtual Fall Festival
Nov. 19-21, 2026
Virtual
ngfda.com
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
Nov. 19-21, 2026
Hindman, Kentucky & Virtual Streaming
troublesomecreekguitars.com
December
Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra Winter Concert
TBD 2026 - was Saturday, December 6, 2025
Quarantune Christmas Concert Series
TBD 2026 - was December 14-15, 2025
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Youth Dulcimer Club Winter Concert
TBD 2026 - was Dec. 20, 2025
Virtual
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Winter Event
TBD 2026 - was December 20, 2025
Pomona, CA or Virtual
SCDH.org
January 2027
Way of the Dulcimer Retreat
Online Dulcimer and T’ai Chi Exercise
TBD 2027 - was January 9-10, 2026
Virtual
https://www.donpedi.com/calendar-special-events-Tao-of-Dulcimer.htm
Dulcimoon
Featuring Nina Zanetti (mountain dulcimer) and Patti Amelotte (hammer dulcimer)
January 15-17, 2027
Virtual
dulcimoon.com
Melrose Dulcimer Workshop - Dave Haas
TBD 2027 - was January 21, 2026
Melrose, FL
https://melrosedulcimers.org/workshops/
Corydon Dulcimer Club - Concert and Workshop
For dulcimer, guitar, hammered dulcimer, banjo and
pennywhistle
TBD 2027 - was January 30-31, 2026
Fri. Concert, 6:30 pm; Sat. workshops, 9:00 am; Sat. Concert, 6:30 pm
Corydon, IN
Contact Gerry Neely, neelydulcimer@gmail.com
February
QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was Winter Fest: February 5-8, 2026
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Central Florida Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was Feb. 12-14, 2026
Mount Dora, Fla.
centralfloridadulcimerfestival.net
Dulcimer Doin’s
TBD 2027 - was February 13-15, 2026
Sponsored by the Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton, Ohio
Spiritual Retreat Center in Maria Stein, Ohio
For more information:
Web: daytondulcimers.com
Email: dulcimerdoins@gmail.com
Alabama Folk School - From Scratch - Beginner Workshops
TBD 2027 - was February 20-22, 2026
Camp McDowell, 105 Delong Road, Nauvoo, AL 35578
https://flatfootandfancyfree.com/alabama-folk-school-from-scratch-weekend/
Bluegrass Dulcimer Day
Sponsored by Dulcimer Crossing
TBD 2027 - was February 28, 2026
Virtual
https://dulcimercrossing.com/page/687641
March
Late-Winter Dulcimer Festival
Featuring Erin Mae Lewis, Larry Conger, Nancy Galambush, Mark Willingham, and Joe Collins
Sponsored by the Foothills Dulcimer Club of Shelby, NC
TBD 2027 - was March 7, 2026
At the Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain, NC
jcdulcimer.com
Mountain Dulcimer Music Fest
TBD 2027 - was March 13-15, 2026
Latham, New York
Contact: Lori Keddell, 518-246-0280
Contact: Lark119@kedd-mailserver.com
dulcimerassociationofalbany.com
Annual Dulcimer Workshops
Featuring Linda Thomas and Duane Porterfield
TBD 2027 - was March 21, 2026
John Knox Presbyterian Kirk, 11430 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri
Contact: Linda G. Thomas or 816.941.7834
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
Relaxed Week: TBD 2027 - was March 21-28, 2026
Intermediate/Advanced: TBD 2027 - was March 29 - April 4, 2026
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Palestine Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was March 26-28, 2026
Palestine, Texas
oldpalmusic.com
Ohio Valley Gathering
TBD 2027 - was March 20-22, 2026
Carrollton, Kentucky
(Halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati)
ohiovalleygathering.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ohiovalleygathering/
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
March 20-March 27, 2027: Sandbridge "Relaxed" Week
March 30-April 3, 2027: Old-Time Sandfiddler's Fiddle Retreat
April 4-April 10, 2027: Spring Week for intermediate/advanced
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
April
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
April 4-April 10, 2027: Spring Week for intermediate/advanced
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Waterbound Dulcimers Workshop
TBD 2027 - was April 11, 2026, 9:00 - 5:00, concert at 5:00
Instructors: Joe Collins, Judy House, Nancy Galambush, Margit Roberson, Barbara Strickland, and Susan Hanks
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Email Nancy Galumbush, Galambushn@gmail.com
Dulcimer Day at the Capitol
TBD 2027 - was April 11, 2026
Rotunda of the Missouri Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO
Contact: dulcimer@moaae.org
Website: https://www.moaae.org/programs/fine-arts-education-week/Dulcimer-Day-at-the-Capitol
Nonsuch Spring Fling
TBD 2027 - was April 14-16, 2026
Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle, England
dulcimer.org.uk
Baltimore Old Time Music Festival
TBD 2027 - was April 17-18, 2026
Baltimore, Maryland
baltimoreoldtimefest.com
Southern Wisconsin Dulcimer Workshop
Featuring Mike Anderson, Bing Futch, and Dona Benkert
TBD 2027 - was April 17-18, 2026
Janesville, WI
https://southernwisconsindulcimerclub.com
Buckeye Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was April 19-23, 2026
Ashley, Ohio
buckeyedulcimerfestival.com
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
TBD 2027 - was April 24-26, 2025
Hindman, Kentucky & Virtual Streaming
troublesomecreekguitars.com
Dulcimer Jamboree
TBD 2027 - was April 23-25, 2026
Mountain View, Arkansas
Workshops: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/ozarkfolkcenter/dulcimer-jamboree-workshops-2026
Concerts & Contests: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/ozarkfolkcenter/2026-dulcimer-jamboree-concerts-contests
The hammered dulcimer and mountain dulcimer contests are held at the Dulcimer Jamboree.
Both contests are sanctioned by the Walnut Valley Association in Winfield, Kansas
Inland NW Harrington Dulcimer Day (In-person only)
Instructors: Heidi Muller and Bob Webb
TBD 2027 - was April 25, 2026
Harrington, WA
60 miles west of Spokane, WA
Workshops - Choice of 3 from 6 options; Advanced Beginner to Advanced.
Jam & Concert harringtonoperahouse.org/InlandNW-Harrington-Dulcimer-Day.html
POCONO DULCIMER CLUB Mini-Festival
Our 2nd Annual One-day Mini-Festival: “A Day with Bill Collins (MD) and Mary Lynn Michal (HD)”
TBD 2027 - was Saturday, April 25, 2026
Delaware Water Gap, PA
More info & to Register (space is limited): https://www.poconodulcimer.club/pocono-dulcimerclubminifestival
Contact: poconodulcimer@gmail.com
Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was April 27-May 3, 2026
Appalachian dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, and psaltery
McCalla, Alabama
sdulcimer.files.wordpress.com
May
Colorado Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was May 1-2, 2026
(Pre-festival workshops on April 30)
Mountain Dulcimer: Kara Barnard, Steve Eulberg, Erin Mae, Stephen Seifert, & Diana Willson
Hammered Dulcimer: Colin Beasley, Steve Eulberg, Tina Gugeler, Joshua Messick (one day), & Ruth Smith
Littleton, Colorado
coloradodulcimerfestival.com
Winston-Salem Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was May 2, 2026
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
winstonsalemdulcimerfestival.com
Dulcimer Heritage Day
TBD 2027 - was May 2, 2026
Appalachian Dulcimer Museum in Sperryville, VA
For reservations: 540-423-8717
Mountain Dulcimer Roots (Festival)
Featuring Molly McCormack, Lorinda Jones, and Ron Pen
TBD 2027 - was May 7-9, 2026
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum
2590 Richmond Street, Mount Vernon, Kentucky
https://rootsofthemountaindulcimer.com
Lone Star State Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was May 8-10, 2025=6
Glen Rose, Texas
lssds.com
The festival is also hosting the Lone Star State Mountain Dulcimer Championship and the Lone Star State Hammered Dulcimer Championship.
Both contests are sanctioned by the Walnut Valley Association in Winfield, Kansas.
Way of the Dulcimer Retreat with Don Pedi (Spring)
TBD 2027 - was May 14-17, 2026
Little Switzerland, North Carolina
donpedi.com
Mountain Dulcimer Hymnposium
Gospel and Hymn Tunes
Presented by Elaine and Larry Conger
TBD 2027 - was May 15-16, 2026
Virtual
https://larryconger.com/event/5122964/721302539/mountain-dulcimer-hymnposium-2026
Dogwood Mountain Dulcimers
All-day workshop with Erin Mae Lewis (mountain dulcimer) and Rick Thum (hammered dulcimer)
Workshops are from 9 am-4 pm, concert at 4:30 pm.
TBD 2027 - was May 16, 2026
Maranatha Village Community Center at 304 W Bethany Street, Springfield, Missouri
Contact June Day at dogwoodmountaindulcimers@gmail.com or 417-207-4766
Berkeley Dulcimer Gathering (in person)
Featuring Neal Hellman and DJ Hamouris
TBD 2027 - was Noon-5:30pm, Saturday, May 16, 2026
Registration opened 4/15/26
BFUU, 1606 Bonita Ave., Berkeley, CA
For registration and further details, see website: https://djhamouris.com/events-news/
or email deborahj@djhamouris.com
June
QuaranTUNE Summer Fest
TBD 2027 - was June 4-7, 2026
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Dulcimer Workshop
TBD 2027 - was June 5-7, 2026
North Augusta, SC
Contact Brian Bohlman, BrianBohlmanMusic@gmail.com or 803-546-0343
https://brianbohlmanmusic.com/products/june-5-7-2026-dulcimer-workshop-north-augusta-sc-199-person-commuter-tuition
Mount Airy Blue Grass and Old-Time Fiddlers Convention
Mountain Dulcimer (free!): Lois Hornbostel and Ehukai Teves
TBD 2027 - was June 5-6, 2026
Mount Airy, North Carolina
https://www.surryarts.org/mafiddlersconvention/workshops.html
Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week
Featuring Don Pedi for dulcimer instruction
TBD 2027 - was June 7-13, 2026
Mars Hill, North Carolina
https://www.brotmw.org
Orchestra Symposium
June 7-12, 2027
Laurel Springs, North Carolina
orchestrasymposium.com
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival
TBD 2027 - was June 13-14, 2026
Goold Park
Morris, Illinois
gebharddulcimer.org
New Caledonia String Orchestra
Performed in Ireland: Debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
TBD 2027 - was June 16-24, 2026
Ireland
Email: info@performingartseducators.org
Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamps
Old Time and Traditional Week: TBD 2027 - was June 14-20, 2026
Hammered Dulcimer: Tina Bergmann and Mark Alan Wade
Mountain Dulcimer: Joe Collins and Mike Clemmer
Bluegrass Week: TBD 2027 - was June 21-27, 2026
Mountain Dulcimer: Mike Clemmer
Maryville, Tennessee
flatpik.com
Kentucky Music Week
More than 125 class choices
TBD 2027 - was June 21-26, 2026
Bardstown, Kentucky
kentuckymusicweek.com
Traditions Weeks 1
TBD 2027 - was June 22-26, 2026 (virtual)
Westminster, Maryland
https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/week/week-1
Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas
Featuring Stephen Seifert, Kara Barnard, Jan Hammond, and Bob Webb
TBD 2027 - was June 28 - July 4, 2026
Joseph, Oregon
wallowadulcimer.com
September
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
Sep 26-Oct 2, 2027: "Relaxed" Week
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
October
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
Oct 3-Oct 9, 2027: Fall Week for intermediate/advanced
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Black Mountain Music Festival
October 16-21, 2027
Black Mountain, North Carolina
blackmountainmusicfest.com
By State
2026
Virtual
John C. Campbell Folkschool Online
Classes for mountain dulcimer, flatfoot clogging, harp and other traditional skills.
Check back often to see what classes are offered online year-round.
Virtual
John C. Campbell Folkschool Online
QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Festivals
Winter Fest: February 5-8, 2026
Summer Fest: June 4-7 2026
Fall Fest: October 1-4, 2026
QuaranTUNE Christmas Concerts: TBD 2026; was December 14-15, 2025
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
Sep. 27-Oct. 3, 2026: “Relaxed” Week
Oct. 4-10, 2026: Fall Week for intermediate/advanced
March 20-March 27, 2027: Sandbridge "Relaxed" Week
March 30-April 3, 2027: Old-Time Sandfiddler's Fiddle Retreat
April 4-April 10, 2027: Spring Week for intermediate/advanced
Sep 26-Oct 2, 2027: "Relaxed" Week
Oct 3-Oct 9, 2027: Fall Week for intermediate/advanced
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Redwood Dulcimer Day
Mountain and hammered dulcimer workshops
Aug. 22, 2026
Virtual
redwooddulcimerday.org
Duet Dulcimer Retreat
August 21-22, 2026
Virtual
https://larryconger.com/event/6219534/732220354/duet-dulcimer-retreat
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Summer Event
ILACE MEARS: 4 Tunes, 3 Hr., 2 Hammers, 1 Dulcimer, Blast off!
9 am - noon, PDT
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Virtual
SCDH.org
5th Annual Baritone Dulcimer Day
All-day event
Nov. 1, 2026
Virtual
Write: deborahj@djhamouris.com
North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association Virtual Fall Festival
Nov. 19-21, 2026
Virtual
ngfda.com
Youth Dulcimer Club Winter Concert
TBD 2026 - was Dec. 20, 2025
Virtual
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Winter Event
TBD 2026 - was December 20, 2025
Pomona, CA or Virtual
SCDH.org
Dulcimoon
Featuring Nina Zanetti (mountain dulcimer) and Patti Amelotte (hammer dulcimer)
January 15-17, 2027
Virtual
dulcimoon.com
Melrose Dulcimer Workshop - Dave Haas
TBD 2027 - was January 21, 2026
Melrose, FL
https://melrosedulcimers.org/workshops/
Bluegrass Dulcimer Day
Sponsored by Dulcimer Crossing
TBD 2027 - was February 28, 2026
Virtual
https://dulcimercrossing.com/page/687641
Mountain Dulcimer Hymnposium
Gospel and Hymn Tunes
Presented by Elaine and Larry Conger
TBD 2027 - was May 15-16, 2026
Virtual
https://larryconger.com/event/5122964/721302539/mountain-dulcimer-hymnposium-2026
Outside the US
Festival Chants de Vielle
Hammered Dulcimer Stage (Class) and more
July 3-5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
https://chantsdevielles.com/
Nonsuch Spring Fling
TBD 2027 - was April 14-16, 2026
Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle, England
dulcimer.org.uk
New Caledonia String Orchestra
Performed in Ireland: Debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
TBD 2027 - was June 16-24, 2026
Ireland
Email: info@performingartseducators.org
Alabama
Alabama Folk School - From Scratch - Beginner Workshops
TBD 2027 - was February 20-22, 2026
Camp McDowell, 105 Delong Road, Nauvoo, AL 35578
https://flatfootandfancyfree.com/alabama-folk-school-from-scratch-weekend/
Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was April 27-May 3, 2026
Appalachian dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, and psaltery
McCalla, Alabama
sdulcimer.files.wordpress.com
Alaska
Dulcimer Adventures Cruise to Alaska
Featuring Stephen Seifert, Thomasina Levy, and Robert Brereton
Aug. 1-8, 2026. Deposit by January 15th.
Depart from Vancouver, BC, Canada
Arkansas
Ozark Mountain Dulcimer Gathering
Sept 20 - 26, 2026
Ozark RV Park
Mountain View, AR
Debbie Legg, Organizer - 870-200-9090
www.OzarkRVPark.com
https://www.facebook.com/ozarkrvparkandcabins
Dulcimer Jamboree
TBD 2027 - was April 23-25, 2026
Mountain View, Arkansas
ozarkfolkcenter.ticketleap.com
Workshops: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/ozarkfolkcenter/dulcimer-jamboree-workshops-2026
Concerts & Contests: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/ozarkfolkcenter/2026-dulcimer-jamboree-concerts-contests
The hammered dulcimer and mountain dulcimer contests are held at the Dulcimer Jamboree.
Both contests are sanctioned by the Walnut Valley Association in Winfield, Kansas
California
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Gathering (In-person)
Three jams: Hammered Dulcimer, Mountain Dulcimer, and All Acoustic Instruments
1:30-4:30pm, Sat., July 18, 2026
PCC (Presbyterian Church of the Covenant)
2850 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
https://www.scdh.org/SCDH/Welcome.html
Berkeley Dulcimer Gathering (in person)
Featuring Neal Hellman and DJ Hamouris
TBD 2027 - was Saturday, 5/16/26, Noon-5:30pm
Registration will open 4/15/26
BFUU, 1606 Bonita Ave., Berkeley, CA
For registration and further details, see website: https://djhamouris.com/events-news/
or email deborahj@djhamouris.com
Colorado
Harps and Hammers Retreat
Featuring Joshua Messick & Patrice Fischer
Aug. 7-8, 2026
Montrose, Colorado
For details contact Robin Freed: 970-275-8996 or robinfreed@harpsandhammers.com
harpsandhammers.com
Colorado Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was May 1-2, 2026
(Pre-festival workshops on April 30)
Mountain Dulcimer: Kara Barnard, Steve Eulberg, Erin Mae, Stephen Seifert, & Diana Willson
Hammered Dulcimer: Colin Beasley, Steve Eulberg, Tina Gugeler, Joshua Messick (one day), & Ruth Smith
Littleton, Colorado
coloradodulcimerfestival.com
Connecticut
Nutmeg Dulcimer Festival
Friday-Saturday, November 6-7, 2026
Milford, Connecticut
www.NutmegDulcimer.com
info@NutmegDulcimer.com
Florida
Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat
Featuring Stephen Seifert, Carol Crocker, Laurie Alsobrook, and Bing Futch
Nov. 13-14, 2026
White Springs, Florida
stephenfosterdulcimerretreat.com
Melrose Dulcimer Workshop - Dave Haas
TBD 2027 - was January 21, 2026
Melrose, FL
https://melrosedulcimers.org/workshops/
Central Florida Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was Feb. 12-14, 2026
(Registration info. available Oct. 1, 2026)
Mount Dora, Fla.
centralfloridadulcimerfestival.net
Georgia
Dulcimer Oktoberfest
Sponsored by NGFDA
September 11 - 12, 2026
Helen, Georgia
https://www.bingfutch.com/dulcimer-oktoberfest
North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association Virtual Fall Festival
Nov. 19-21, 2026
Virtual
ngfda.com
Illinois
Gateway Dulcimer Festival
July 31-Aug. 6, 2026
Fairview Heights, Illinois
gatewaydulcimer.org
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival
TBD 2027 - was June 13-14, 2026
Goold Park
Morris, Illinois
gebharddulcimer.org
Indiana
Dulcimer Chautauqua on the Wabash
October 1-4, 2026
New Harmony, Indiana
dulcimerchautauquaonthewabash.com
Corydon Dulcimer Club - Concert and Workshop
For dulcimer, guitar, hammered dulcimer, banjo and
pennywhistle
TBD 2027 - was January 30-31, 2026
Fri. Concert, 6:30 pm; Sat. workshops, 9:00 am; Sat. Concert, 6:30 pm
Corydon, IN
Contact Gerry Neely, neelydulcimer@gmail.com
Kansas
Winfield Warm-Up Picnic
September 12, 2026
Hosted by the Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance
Winfield, Kansas
gpdaks.org
Walnut Valley Festival
National Dulcimer Championships
September 16-20, 2026
Winfield, Kansas
wvfest.com
Kentucky
Play by Ear Boot Camp
Molly McCormack & Lorinda Jones
August 20-23, 2026
Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Falls of the Rough, KY
RootsoftheMountainDulcimer.com
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
Nov. 19-21, 2026
Hindman, Kentucky & Virtual Streaming
troublesomecreekguitars.com
Ohio Valley Gathering
TBD 2027 - was March 20-22, 2026
Carrollton, Kentucky
(Halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati)
ohiovalleygathering.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ohiovalleygathering/
Mountain Dulcimer Roots (Festival)
Featuring Molly McCormack, Lorinda Jones, and Ron Pen
TBD 2027 - was May 7-9, 2026
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum
2590 Richmond Street, Mount Vernon, Kentucky
https://rootsofthemountaindulcimer.com
Kentucky Music Week
More than 125 class choices
TBD 2027 - was June 21-26, 2026
Bardstown, Kentucky
kentuckymusicweek.com
Maryland
Common Ground on the Hill - Traditions Weeks 1 (Virtual)
TBD 2027 - was June 22-26, 2026 (virtual)
Westminster, Maryland
https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/week/week-1
Common Ground on the Hill - Traditions Week 2 (In-Person)
Featuring Mary Lynn Michal and Ken Kolodner on Hammered Dulcimer
and Susan Boyer Haley on Mountain Dulcimer
TBD 2027 - was July 6-10, 2026
McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland
https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/week/week-2
Michigan
ODPC FunFest
Celebrating the musical traditions of the hammered dulcimer
July 16-18, 2026
Evart, Michigan
evartdulcimerfest.org
Midland Folk Music Festival
Aug. 27-30, 2026
Midland, Michigan
folkmusicsociety.org
Mississippi
Missouri
Annual Dulcimer Workshops
Featuring Linda Thomas and Duane Porterfield
TBD 2027 - was March 21, 2026
John Knox Presbyterian Kirk, 11430 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri
Contact: Linda G. Thomas or 816.941.7834
Dulcimer Day at the Capitol
TBD 2027 - was April 11, 2026
Rotunda of the Missouri Capitol Building, Jefferson City, MO
Contact: dulcimer@moaae.org
Website: https://www.moaae.org/programs/fine-arts-education-week/Dulcimer-Day-at-the-Capitol
Dogwood Mountain Dulcimers
All-day workshop with Erin Mae Lewis (mountain dulcimer) and Rick Thum (hammered dulcimer)
Workshops are from 9 am-4 pm, concert at 4:30 pm.
TBD 2027 - was May 16, 2026
Maranatha Village Community Center at 304 W Bethany Street, Springfield, Missouri
Contact June Day at dogwoodmountaindulcimers@gmail.com or 417-207-4766
New Mexico
Red River Dulcimer Festival
July 31-Aug. 2, 2026
Red River, NM
https://www.nmdulcfest.com/popups/redriver.html
New York
Mountain Dulcimer Music Fest
TBD 2027 - was March 13-15, 2026
Latham, New York
Contact: Lori Keddell, 518-246-0280
Contact: Lark119@kedd-mailserver.com
dulcimerassociationofalbany.com
North Carolina
60th Annual Shindig on the Green
July 11, 18, and 25, 2026
August 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026
Asheville, North Carolina
https://folkheritage.org/asheville-events/shindig-on-the-green/
Dulcimer U Summer Gathering
July 19-24, 2026
Cullowhee, North Carolina
dulcimer.wcu.edu
The 99th Annual Mountain Dance and Folk Festival
July 30-Aug. 1, 2026
Asheville High Auditorium
Asheville, North Carolina
https://folkheritage.org/asheville-events/mountain-dance-and-folk-festival/
Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra Winter Concert
TBD 2026 - was December 6, 2025
Asheville, NC
Late-Winter Dulcimer Festival
Featuring Erin Mae Lewis, Larry Conger, Nancy Galambush, Mark Willingham, and Joe Collins
Sponsored by the Foothills Dulcimer Club of Shelby, NC
TBD 2027 - was March 7, 2026
At the Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain, NC
jcdulcimer.com
Waterbound Dulcimers Workshop
TBD 2027 - was April 11, 2026, 9:00 - 5:00, concert at 5:00
Instructors: Joe Collins, Judy House, Nancy Galambush, Margit Roberson, Barbara Strickland, and Susan Hanks
Goldsboro, North Carolina
Email Nancy Galumbush, Galambushn@gmail.com
Winston-Salem Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was May 2, 2026
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
winstonsalemdulcimerfestival.com
Way of the Dulcimer Retreat with Don Pedi (Spring)
TBD 2027 - was May 14-17, 2026
Little Switzerland, North Carolina
donpedi.com
Mount Airy Blue Grass and Old-Time Fiddlers Convention
Mountain Dulcimer (free!): Lois Hornbostel and Ehukai Teves
TBD 2027 - was June 5-6, 2026
Mount Airy, North Carolina
https://www.surryarts.org/mafiddlersconvention/workshops.html
Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week
Featuring Don Pedi for dulcimer instruction
TBD 2027 - was June 7-13, 2026
Mars Hill, North Carolina
https://www.brotmw.org
Orchestra Symposium
June 7-12, 2027
Laurel Springs, North Carolina
orchestrasymposium.com
Black Mountain Music Festival
October 16-21, 2027
Black Mountain, North Carolina
blackmountainmusicfest.com
Ohio
North-East Ohio Hammered Dulcimer Weekend
Nov. 13-15, 2026
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
NEODulcimer.com
Dulcimer Doin’s
TBD 2027 - was February 13-15, 2026
Sponsored by the Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton, Ohio
Spiritual Retreat Center in Maria Stein, Ohio
daytondulcimers.com
Buckeye Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was April 19-23, 2026
Ashley, Ohio
buckeyedulcimerfestival.com
Oklahoma
Winter Creek Reunion Acoustic Music Festival
Oct. 8-11, 2026
Contact Carol Turquette at cturquette@gmail.com for more information
654 Acorn Lane
Bennington, OK
https://RRVDC.com
Oregon
Kindred Gathering
July 17-19, 2026
(4 pm July 17 - 2 pm July 19)
Alton Collins Retreat Center, 32842 SE Hwy 211
Eagle Creek, Oregon
https://sites.google.com/view/kgdulcimerfest/
Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas
Featuring Stephen Seifert, Kara Barnard, Jan Hammond, and Bob Webb
TBD 2027 - was June 28 - July 4, 2026
Joseph, Oregon
wallowadulcimer.com
Pennsylvania
POCONO DULCIMER CLUB Mini-Festival
Our 2nd Annual One-day Mini-Festival: “A Day with Bill Collins (MD) and Mary Lynn Michal (HD)”
TBD - was Saturday, April 25, 2026
Delaware Water Gap, PA
More info & to Register (space is limited): https://www.poconodulcimer.club/pocono-dulcimerclubminifestival
Contact: poconodulcimer@gmail.com
South Carolina
Dulcimer Workshop
Featuring Judy & Kirk House, Anjie Grady, and Brian Bohlmann
Oct. 18-21, 2026
North Augusta, SC
https://brianbohlmanmusic.com/products/october-18-21-2026-dulcimer-workshop-north-augusta-sc
Dulcimer Workshop
TBD 2027 - was June 5-7, 2026
North Augusta, SC
Contact Brian Bohlman, BrianBohlmanMusic@gmail.com or 803-546-0343
https://brianbohlmanmusic.com/products/june-5-7-2026-dulcimer-workshop-north-augusta-sc-199-person-commuter-tuition
Tennessee
Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamps
Old Time and Traditional Week: TBD 2027 - was June 14-20, 2026
Hammered Dulcimer: Tina Bergmann and Mark Alan Wade
Mountain Dulcimer: Joe Collins and Mike Clemmer
Bluegrass Week: TBD 2027 - was June 21-27, 2026
Mountain Dulcimer: Mike Clemmer
Maryville, Tennessee
flatpik.com
Texas
Palestine Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was March 26-28, 2026
Palestine, Texas
oldpalmusic.com
Lone Star State Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2027 - was May 8-10, 2026
Glen Rose, Texas
lssds.com
The festival is also hosting the Lone Star State Mountain Dulcimer Championship and the Lone Star State Hammered Dulcimer Championship.
Both contests are sanctioned by the Walnut Valley Association in Winfield, Kansas.
Vermont
New England Dulcimer Days
Aug. 7-9, 2026
Grace Christian Academy / School, 104 Kocher Dr.
Bennington, VT 05201
www.nedulcimerdays.com
Virginia
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
Sep. 27-Oct. 3, 2026: “Relaxed” Week
Oct. 4-10, 2026: Fall Week for intermediate/advanced
March 20-March 27, 2027: Sandbridge "Relaxed" Week
March 30-April 3, 2027: Old-Time Sandfiddler's Fiddle Retreat
April 4-April 10, 2027: Spring Week for intermediate/advanced
Sep 26-Oct 2, 2027: "Relaxed" Week
Oct 3-Oct 9, 2027: Fall Week for intermediate/advanced
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Dulcimer Heritage Day
TBD 2027 - was May 2, 2026
Appalachian Dulcimer Museum in Sperryville, VA
For reservations: 540-423-8717
Washington
Inland NW Harrington Dulcimer Day (In-person only)
Instructors: Heidi Muller and Bob Webb
TBD 2027 - was April 25, 2026
Harrington, WA
60 miles west of Spokane, WA
Workshops - Choice of 3 from 6 options; Advanced Beginner to Advanced.
Jam & Concert harringtonoperahouse.org/InlandNW-Harrington-Dulcimer-Day.html
West Virginia
Fort New Salem Dulcimer Festival
Aug. 7-9, 2026
Fort New Salem, 81 Settlers Drive, Salem, WV
https://fortnewsalemfoundation.org/dulcimer-festival/
Wisconsin
Southern Wisconsin Dulcimer Workshop
Featuring Mike Anderson, Bing Futch, and Dona Benkert
TBD 2027 - was April 17-18, 2026
Janesville, WI
https://southernwisconsindulcimerclub.com