Festivals and Workshops Guide
Learn and advance your dulcimer playing by attending a dulcimer festival or dulcimer workshop. 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 March 2, 2026.
If you would like to see an event included, please send the details to staff@dpnews.com.
By Date
2026
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
March 7, 2026
At the Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain, NC
jcdulcimer.com
Mountain Dulcimer Music Fest
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
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: March 21-28, 2026
Intermediate/Advanced: March 29 - April 4, 2026
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Palestine Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival
March 26-28, 2026
Palestine, Texas
oldpalmusic.com
Ohio Valley Gathering
March 20-22, 2026
Carrollton, Kentucky
(Halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati)
ohiovalleygathering.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ohiovalleygathering/
April
Southern Wisconsin Dulcimer Workshop
Featuring Mike Anderson, Bing Futch, and Dona Benkert
April 17-18, 2026
Janesville, WI
https://southernwisconsindulcimerclub.com
Waterbound Dulcimers Workshop
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
Baltimore Old Time Music Festival
April 17-18, 2026
Baltimore, Maryland
baltimoreoldtimefest.com
Buckeye Dulcimer Festival
April 19-23, 2026
Ashley, Ohio
buckeyedulcimerfestival.com
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
Not planned for 2026; was April 24-26, 2025
Hindman, Kentucky & Virtual Streaming
troublesomecreekguitars.com
Dulcimer Jamboree
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
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)”
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
Nonsuch Spring Fling
TBD 2026 - was April 29-May 1, 2025
Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle, England
dulcimer.org.uk
May
Colorado Dulcimer Festival
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 2026 - was May 3, 2025
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
winstonsalemdulcimerfestival.com
Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2026 - was April 27-May 4, 2025
Appalachian dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, and psaltery
McCalla, Alabama
sdulcimer.files.wordpress.com
Mountain Dulcimer Roots (Festival)
Featuring Molly McCormack, Lorinda Jones, and Ron Pen
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 2026 - was May 9-11, 2025
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)
May 14-17, 2026
Little Switzerland, North Carolina
donpedi.com
Mountain Dulcimer Hymnposium
Gospel and Hymn Tunes
Presented by Elaine and Larry Conger
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 9am-4pm, and the instructors concert begins at 4:30.
Cost is $60 for the day including the instructors concert.
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
Noon-5:30pm, Saturday, May 16, 2026
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
June
QuaranTUNE Summer Fest
June 4-7, 2026
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Dulcimer Workshop
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
Now includes mountain dulcimer classes taught by Lois Hornbostel
TBD 2026 - was June 6-7, 2025
Mount Airy, North Carolina
https://www.surryarts.org/mafiddlersconvention/
Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week
TBD 2026 - was June 8-14, 2025
Mars Hill, North Carolina
https://www.brotmw.org
Orchestra Symposium
June 9-14, 2025
Laurel Springs, North Carolina
orchestrasymposium.com
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival
June 13-14, 2026
Goold Park
Morris, Illinois
gebharddulcimer.org
New Caledonia String Orchestra
Perform in Ireland: Debuts at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
June 16-24, 2026
Ireland
Email: info@performingartseducators.org
Steve Kaufman’s Acoustic Kamps
Old Time and Traditional Week: June 14-20, 2026
Bluegrass Week: June 21-27, 2026
Maryville, Tennessee
flatpik.com
Kentucky Music Week
More than 125 class choices
June 21-26, 2026
Bardstown, Kentucky
kentuckymusicweek.com
Traditions Weeks 1
TBD 2026 - was June 23-27, 2025 (virtual)
Westminster, Maryland
https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/week/week-1
1/2-Day Noter-Style Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
Featuring Steve Eulberg and Aubrey Atwater
TBD 2026 - was June 28, 2025
Virtual
Registration: https://www.dulcimercrossing.com/page/655706
Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas
Featuring Stephen Seifert, Kara Barnard, Jan Hammond, and Bob Webb
June 28 - July 4, 2026
Joseph, Oregon
wallowadulcimer.com
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)
TBD 2026 - was July 7-11, 2025
McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland
https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/week/week-2
Traditions Week 3 (In-Person)
TBD 2026 - was July 14-18, 2025
McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland
https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/week/week-3
ODPC FunFest
Celebrating the musical traditions of the hammered dulcimer
July 16-18, 2026
Evart, Michigan
evartdulcimerfest.org
Dulcimer U Summer Gathering
July 19-24, 2026
Cullowhee, North Carolina
wcu.edu
Bing Futch 2-day Mountain Dulcimer Live Festival
TBD 2026 - was July 25-26, 2025
McDonough, Georgia
Registration is live at: https://www.ngfda.com/bing-futch-registration
Kindred Gathering
TBD 2026 - was July 25-27, 2025
El Cerrito, California (near Berkeley)
Kindred Gathering
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/
August
Gateway Dulcimer Festival
July 31-Aug. 6, 2026
Fairview Heights, Illinois
gatewaydulcimer.org
Red River Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2026 - was Aug. 1-3, 2025
Red River, NM
https://www.nmdulcfest.com/popups/redriver.html
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
TBD 2026 - was August 8-10, 2025
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 Nicholas Carter & Joshua Messick
TBD 2026 - was August 8-9, 2025
Montrose, Colorado
For details contact Robin Freed: 970-275-8996 or robinfreed@harpsandhammers.com
harpsandhammers.com
2nd Annual New England Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2026 - was August 8-10, 2025
Big Bears Lodge, West Dover, VT
www.nedulcimerdays.com
Redwood Dulcimer Day
Concert Friday Aug. 15 and workshops all day Aug. 16th
TBD 2026 - was August 15-16, 2025
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
Midland Folk Music Festival
August 21-24, 2025
Midland, Michigan
folkmusicsociety.org
Carol Crocker In-Person Mountain Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2026 - was August 23, 2025
McDonough, Georgia
Registration is live at: https://www.ngfda.com/carol-crocker-registration
September
Beginners 2 Online Workshop Series
Meets Mondays, 2-4 pm EDT
TBD 2026 - was Sept. 8 - Oct. 13, 2025
Tina Bergmann
Virtual
https://allroadsleadhome.com/product/995239-beginners-2-
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
Online Intermediate Intensive 2
Meets Fridays, 2-4pm EDT
TBD 2026 - was Sept. 19-Oct. 31, 2025 (skipping Oct 3 for QDF FallFest)
Tina Bergmann
Virtual
https://allroadsleadhome.com/product/1065758-online-intermediate-intensive-2-fully-recorded
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 Intermediate Hammered Dulcimer Retreat
TBD 2026 - was Sept. 21 - 27, 2025
Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Sandbridge Intermediate/Advanced Hammered Dulcimer Retreat
TBD 2026 - was Sept. 28 - Oct. 4, 2025
Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
October
QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Fall Fest
Oct. 1-4, 2026
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Dulcimer Chautauqua on the Wabash
TBD 2026 - was October 2-5, 2025
New Harmony, Indiana
dulcimerchautauquaonthewabash.com
Sandbridge Advanced Hammered Dulcimer Retreat
With Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
TBD 2026 - was October 5-11, 2025
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Winter Creek Reunion Acoustic Music Festival
TBD 2026 - was October 9 - 12, 2025
Contact Carol Turquette at cturquette@gmail.com for more information
654 Acorn Lane
Bennington, OK
https://RRVDC.com
Black Mountain Music Festival
TBD 2026 - was Oct. 17-22, 2026
Black Mountain, North Carolina
blackmountainmusicfest.com
Nutmeg Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2026 - was Friday-Saturday, October 17-18, 2025
Milford, Connecticut
www.NutmegDulcimer.com
info@NutmegDulcimer.com
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Fall Event
TBD 2026 - was October 18, 2025
FALL ACOUSTIC FOLK JAM
All Acoustic Instruments Welcome! Focus - Mountain Dulcimers.
Led by Doug Thomson and Leo Kretzner
Shelton Park, Claremont, CA, Noon-3pm
SCDH.org
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
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
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
TBD 2027 - was January 16-18, 2026
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
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
Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
Relaxed Week: March 21-28, 2026
Intermediate/Advanced: March 29 - April 4, 2026
Old-Time Sandfiddler’s Fiddle Retreat: April 7-11, 2026
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Mountain Dulcimer Hymnposium
Gospel and Hymn Tunes
Presented by Elaine and Larry Conger
May 15-16, 2026
Virtual
https://larryconger.com/event/5122964/721302539/mountain-dulcimer-hymnposium-2026
1/2-Day Noter-Style Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
Featuring Steve Eulberg and Aubrey Atwater
TBD 2026 - was June 28, 2025
Virtual
Registration: https://www.dulcimercrossing.com/page/655706
Redwood Dulcimer Day
Concert Friday and workshops all day Saturday
TBD 2026 - was Aug. 15-16, 2025
Virtual
redwooddulcimerday.org
Duet Dulcimer Retreat
August 21-22, 2026
Virtual
https://larryconger.com/event/6219534/732220354/duet-dulcimer-retreat
Beginners 2 Online Workshop Series
Meets Mondays, 2-4 pm EDT
TBD 2026 - was Sept. 8 - Oct. 13, 2025
Tina Bergmann
Virtual
https://allroadsleadhome.com/product/995239-beginners-2-
Online Intermediate Intensive 2
Meets Fridays, 2-4pm EDT
TBD 2026 - was Sept. 19-Oct. 31, 2025 (skipping Oct 3 for QDF FallFest)
Tina Bergmann
Virtual
https://allroadsleadhome.com/product/1065758-online-intermediate-intensive-2-fully-recorded
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
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
TBD 2027 - was January 16-18, 2026
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
Outside the US
Nonsuch Spring Fling
TBD 2026 - was April 29-May 1, 2025
Copthorne Hotel, Newcastle, England
dulcimer.org.uk
New Caledonia String Orchestra
Perform in Ireland: Debuts at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
June 16-24, 2026
Ireland
Email: info@performingartseducators.org
Festival Chants de Vielle
Hammered Dulcimer Stage (Class) and more
July 3-5, 2026
Quebec, Canada
https://chantsdevielles.com/
Alabama
Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2026 - was April 27-May 4, 2025
Appalachian dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, and psaltery
McCalla, Alabama
sdulcimer.files.wordpress.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/
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
Dulcimer Jamboree
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
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
California
Berkeley Dulcimer Gathering (in person)
Featuring Neal Hellman and DJ Hamouris
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
Kindred Gathering
TBD 2026 - was July 25-27, 2025
El Cerrito, California (near Berkeley)
Kindred Gathering
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Fall Event
TBD 2026 - was October 18, 2025
FALL ACOUSTIC FOLK JAM
All Acoustic Instruments Welcome! Focus - Mountain Dulcimers.
Led by Doug Thomson and Leo Kretzner
Shelton Park, Claremont, CA, Noon-3pm
SCDH.org
Colorado
Harps and Hammers Retreat
Featuring Nicolas Carter and Joshua Messick
TBD 2026 - was Aug. 8-9 2025
Montrose, Colorado
For details contact Robin Freed: 970-275-8996 or robinfreed@harpsandhammers.com
harpsandhammers.com
Colorado Dulcimer Festival
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
TBD 2026 - was Friday-Saturday, October 17-18, 2025
Featuring Aubrey Atwater, Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal, and Butch Ross
Milford, Connecticut
www.NutmegDulcimer.com
info@NutmegDulcimer.com
Florida
Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat
TBD 2026 - was Nov. 7-8, 2025
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
Bing Futch 2-day Mountain Dulcimer Live Festival
TBD 2026 - was July 25-26, 2025
McDonough, Georgia
Registration is live at: https://www.ngfda.com/bing-futch-registration
Carol Crocker In-Person Mountain Dulcimer Festival
TBD 20256 - was August 23, 2025
McDonough, Georgia
Registration is live at: https://www.ngfda.com/carol-crocker-registration
North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association Virtual Fall Festival
Nov. 19-21, 2026
Virtual
ngfda.com
Illinois
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival
June 13-14, 2026
Goold Park
Morris, Illinois
gebharddulcimer.org
Gateway Dulcimer Festival
July 31-Aug. 6, 2026
Fairview Heights, Illinois
gatewaydulcimer.org
Indiana
Dulcimer Chautauqua on the Wabash
Featuring Joe Collins, Kara Barnard, Chris & Joe Steiner, and DeeDee Tibbits
TBD 2026 - was October 2-5, 2025
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
Ohio Valley Gathering
March 20-22, 2026
Carrollton, Kentucky
(Halfway between Louisville and Cincinnati)
ohiovalleygathering.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ohiovalleygathering/
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
TBD 2026; was April 24-26, 2025
Hindman, Kentucky & Virtual Streaming
troublesomecreekguitars.com
Mountain Dulcimer Roots (Festival)
Featuring Molly McCormack, Lorinda Jones, and Ron Pen
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
June 21-26, 2026
Bardstown, Kentucky
kentuckymusicweek.com
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
Maryland
Baltimore Old Time Music Festival
April 17-18, 2026
Baltimore, Maryland
baltimoreoldtimefest.com
Traditions Weeks 1
TBD 2026 - was June 23-27, 2025 (virtual)
Westminster, Maryland
https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/week/week-1
Traditions Week 2 (In-Person)
TBD 2026 - was July 7-11, 2025
McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland
https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/week/week-2
Traditions Week 3 (In-Person)
TBD 2026 - was July 14-18, 2025
McDaniel College, Westminster, Maryland
https://www.commongroundonthehill.org/week/week-3
Michigan
ODPC FunFest
Celebrating the musical traditions of the hammered dulcimer
July 16-18, 2026
Evart, Michigan
evartdulcimerfest.org
Midland Folk Music Festival
TBD 2026 - was Aug. 21-24, 2025
Midland, Michigan
folkmusicsociety.org
Mississippi
Missouri
Annual Dulcimer Workshops
Featuring Linda Thomas and Duane Porterfield
March 21, 2026
John Knox Presbyterian Kirk, 11430 Wornall Road
Kansas City, Missouri
Contact: Linda G. Thomas or 816.941.7834
Dogwood Mountain Dulcimers
All-day workshop with Erin Mae Lewis (mountain dulcimer) and Rick Thum (hammered dulcimer)
Workshops are from 9am-4pm, and the instructors concert begins at 4:30.
Cost is $60 for the day including the instructors concert.
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
TBD 2026 - was Aug. 1-3, 2025
Red River, NM
https://www.nmdulcfest.com/popups/redriver.html
New York
Mountain Dulcimer Music Fest
March 13-15, 2026
Latham, New York
Contact: Lori Keddell, 518-246-0280
Contact: Lark119@kedd-mailserver.com
dulcimerassociationofalbany.com
North Carolina
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
March 7, 2026
At the Patrick Senior Center, Kings Mountain, NC
jcdulcimer.com
Waterbound Dulcimers Workshop
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 2026 - was May 3, 2025
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
winstonsalemdulcimerfestival.com
Way of the Dulcimer Retreat with Don Pedi (Spring)
May 14-17, 2026
Little Switzerland, North Carolina
donpedi.com
Orchestra Symposium
TBD 2026 - was June 9-14, 2025
Laurel Springs, North Carolina
orchestrasymposium.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/
Dulcimer U Summer Gathering
July 19-24, 2026
Cullowhee, North Carolina
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/
59th Annual Shindig on the Green
TBD 2026 - was 2025 - July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 9, 16, 23
Asheville, North Carolina
https://folkheritage.org/asheville-events/shindig-on-the-green/
Black Mountain Music Festival
TBD 2026 - was Oct. 11-16, 2025
Black Mountain, North Carolina
blackmountainmusicfest.com
Asheville Dulcimer Orchestra Winter Concert
TBD 2026 - was December 6, 2025
Asheville, NC
Ohio
Buckeye Dulcimer Festival
April 19-23, 2026
Ashley, Ohio
buckeyedulcimerfestival.com
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
Oklahoma
Winter Creek Reunion Acoustic Music Festival - 25th Year Celebration
TBD 2026 - was October 9 - 12, 2025
Contact Carol Turquette at cturquette@gmail.com for more information
654 Acorn Lane
Bennington, OK
https://RRVDC.com
Oregon
Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas
Featuring Stephen Seifert, Kara Barnard, Jan Hammond, and Bob Webb
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)”
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
Dutchland Dulcimer Gathering
Featuring Bill Collins and Butch Ross
TBD 2026 (was July 12-13, 2024)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
http://www.dutchlanddulcimers.org/gathering/
or call Jeff at 717.419.1152
South Carolina
Dulcimer Workshop
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: June 14-20, 2026
Bluegrass Week: June 21-27, 2026
Maryville, Tennessee
flatpik.com
Texas
Palestine Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival
March 26-28, 2026
Palestine, Texas
oldpalmusic.com
Lone Star State Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2026 - was May 9-11, 2025
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
2nd Annual New England Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2026 - was Big Bears Lodge, West Dover, VT
August 8-10, 2025
www.nedulcimerdays.com
Virginia
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
Relaxed Week: March 21-28, 2026
Intermediate/Advanced: March 29 - April 4, 2026
Old-Time Sandfiddler’s Fiddle Retreat: April 7-11, 2026
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Washington
Inland NW Harrington Dulcimer Day (In-person only)
Instructors: Heidi Muller and Bob Webb
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
TBD 2026 - was August 8-10, 2025
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
April 17-18, 2026
Janesville, WI
https://southernwisconsindulcimerclub.com