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 October 18, 2024.
If you would like to see an event included, please send the details to staff@dpnews.com.
By Date
October
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Fall Event
October 19, 2024
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
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Fall Event
October 26, 2024
HAMMERED DULCIMER WORKSHOPS & JAM
Patti Amelotte / Brenda Hunter
'Christmas Repertoire'
Your choice of ZOOM workshops 10-12 noon
OR in-person workshops 1:30-3:30pm & Jam 4-5:30pm, Pomona.
SCDH.org
November
North-East Ohio Hammered Dulcimer Weekend
Nov. 1-3, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
NEODulcimer.com
Way of the Dulcimer Retreat with Don Pedi (Online)
Nov. 2-3, 2024
Virtual
donpedi.com
Nutmeg Dulcimer Festival
Nov. 8-9, 2024
Milford, Connecticut
nutmegdulcimer.com
Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat
Nov. 8-9, 2024
White Springs, Florida
stephenfosterdulcimerretreat.com
Third Annual Baritone Dulcimer Day
Nov. 9, 2024 (registration opens Oct. 1, 2024)
Virtual
Teachers: Erin Mae, Joe Collins, Karen Mueller, Lorinda Jones
djhamouris.com
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Fall Event
November 17, 2024
HAMMERED DULCIMER WORKSHOP
Dave Neiman
‘Dave’s Favs: French, Quebecois, Old Time Tunes’
ZOOM 9-12 noon
North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association Festival
Nov. 21-23, 2024
Virtual
ngfda.com
December
Christmas with Dulcimer U (Hybrid)
Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm
WCU at Biltmore Park, Asheville, NC OR Virtual
https://www.wcu.edu/engage/professional-enrichment/conferences-and-community-classes/dulcimer-u/
Quarantune Christmas Concert Series
December 15-16, 2024
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Southern California Dulcimer Winter Events
December 21, 2024
HOLIDAY CONCERT & SING-ALONG / JAM
Flutter-by Music: Patti Amelotte / Brenda Hunter
Hammered Dulcimers & Multi-Instruments
Your choice of ZOOM or IN-PERSON, Pomona, CA
Concert 12:30-1:30pm, Jam 2-3:30pm, Pomona, CA
SCDH.org
2025
January
Dulcimoon
January 10 - 12, 2025
Virtual
dulcimoon.com
Dulcimer U Winter Weekend
Cancelled for 2025 (was Jan. 2024)
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
wcu.edu
February
QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Festival
Winter Fest: Feb. 13 - 16, 2025
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Central Florida Dulcimer Festival
Feb. 6-8, 2025
Mount Dora, Fla.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/448674886231259
Dulcimer Doin’s
February 14-16, 2025
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
Castaway Music Cruise
February 22 - March 1, 2025
Homosassa, Florida
castawaymusiccruise.com
Dogwood Mountain Dulcimers
TBD 2025 (was Feb. 2024)
Springfield, Missouri
Facebook: dogwoodmountaindulcimers
Southern Strings Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2025 (was Feb. 2024)
Petal, Mississippi
https://mississippidulcimer.com
Florida Gulf Coast Dulcimer Retreat
Not in 2025; TBD 2026 (was Feb. 22-25, 2024)
Homosassa, Florida
gulfcoastdulcimer.com
March
Bells and Whistles: Hammered Dulcimer Day 2025
March 8, 2025
Day-long event on Zoom
Contact: Steve Eulberg, steve@owlmountainmusic.com
Link TBD
Mountain Dulcimer Music Fest
March 14-15, 2025
Featuring Susan Trump and Nina Zanetti
Latham, New York
Contact: Lori Keddell, 518-246-0280
dulcimerassociationofalbany.com
Bass/Baritone Night
New Harmony Dulcimer Company
TBD 2025 (was March, 2024)
Virtual
jcdulcimer.com
Dulcimer U
Dulcimer U Duets: TBD 2025 (was March 8, 2024)
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
wcu.edu
Late-Winter Mountain Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2025 (was March, 2024)
Kings Mountain, North Carolina
jcdulcimer.com
Nonsuch Online Spring Hammered Dulcimer Workshop Day
TBD 2025 (was March, 2024)
Virtual
dulcimer.org.uk
Ohio Valley Gathering
TBD 2025 (was March 15-17, 2024)
Louisville, Kentucky
ohiovalleygathering.com
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ohiovalleygathering/
Palestine Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2025 (was March 21-23, 2024)
Palestine, Texas
oldpalmusic.com
Sandbridge Relaxed Week Hammered Dulcimer Retreat
with Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
TBD 2025 (was March 24-30, 2024)
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Sandbridge Spring Week for Intermediate/Advanced Hammered Dulcimer with Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
TBD 2025 (was March 31-April 6, 2024)
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Workshop for Hammered and Mountain Dulcimer
TBD 2025 (was March, 2024)
Kansas City, Missouri
Contact: Linda G. Thomas
April
Southern Wisconsin Dulcimer Workshop
Jam - April 4, 2025; Workshops and Concert - April 5, 2025
First Lutheran Church, Janesville, WI
https://southernwisconsindulcimerclub.com
Baltimore Old Time Music Festival
TBD 2025 (was April 19 - 20, 2024)
Baltimore, Maryland
baltimoreoldtimefest.com
Hindman Dulcimer Homecoming
TBD 2025 (was April 4 - 6, 2024)
Hindman, Kentucky & Virtual Streaming
troublesomecreekguitars.com
Nonsuch Online Spring Mountain Dulcimer Workshop Day
TBD 2025 (was April 6, 2024)
Virtual
https://www.dulcimer.org.uk/online-events-resources/online-events/
Southern Wisconsin Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2025 (was April 19 - 20, 2024)
Janesville/Elkhorn, Wisconsin
southernwisconsindulcimerclub.com
Waterbound Dulcimers Workshop
TBD 2025 (was April 6, 2024)
Goldsboro, North Carolina
waterbounddulcimers@gmail.com
Buckeye Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2025 (was April 17 - 21, 2024)
Ashley, Ohio
buckeyedulcimerfestival.com
Dulcimer Jamboree
TBD 2025 (was April 26-27, 2024)
Mountain View, Arkansas
ozarkfolkcenter.ticketleap.com
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
Pocono Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2025 (was April 26-27, 2024)
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
poconodulcimer.club
The chair is Norm Williams, dulcinut@ptd.net
May
51st Southern Appalachian Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2025 (was May 2 - 4, 2024)
McCalla, Alabama
sdulcimer.files.wordpress.com
Colorado Dulcimer Festival
May 2-3 2025
(Pre-festival class May 1)
Littleton, Colorado
coloradodulcimerfestival.com
Winston-Salem Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2025 (was May 4, 2024)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
winstonsalemdulcimerfestival.com
Lone Star State Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2025 (was May 10-12, 2024)
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
Berkeley Dulcimer Reunion IN PERSON
TBD 2025 (was May 11, 2024)
Berkeley, California
https://djhamouris.com/event/berkeley-dulcimer-reunion-in-person-2/
Way of the Dulcimer Retreat with Don Pedi (Spring)
TBD (was May 23 - 26, 2024)
Little Switzerland, North Carolina
donpedi.com
QuaranTUNE Summer Fest
TBD (was May 30 - June 2, 2024)
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
June
Orchestra Symposium
TBD (was June 3-8, 2024)
Laurel Springs, North Carolina
orchestrasymposium.com
Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival
TBD (was June 8-9, 2024)
Morris, Illinois
gebharddulcimer.org
Blue Ridge Old-Time Music Week
TBD (was June 9-15, 2024)
Mars Hill, North Carolina
mhu.edu
Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamps
TBD (was June 9-15, 2024) (Old Time and Traditional Week)
TBD (was June 16-22, 2024) (Bluegrass Week)
Maryville, Tennessee
flatpik.com
Kentucky Music Week
TBD (was June 23-28, 2024)
Bardstown, Kentucky
kentuckymusicweek.com
Traditions Weeks
TBD (was June 24-28, 2024) (virtual)
Westminster, Maryland
Common Ground on the Hill
Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas
TBD (was June 30 - July 6, 2024)
Lake Wallowa, Oregon
wallowadulcimer.com
July
Traditions Weeks
TBD 2025 (in person) (was July, 2024)
Westminster, Maryland
Common Ground on the Hill
Dutchland Dulcimer Gathering
Featuring Bill Collins and Butch Ross
TBD 2025 (was July 12-13, 2024)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
http://www.dutchlanddulcimers.org/gathering/
or call Jeff at 717.419.1152
Dulcimer U
Summer Weekend: TBD 2025 (was July 21-26, 2024)
Lake Junaluska, North Carolina
wcu.edu
ODPC FunFest
July 17-19, 2025
Evart, Michigan
evartdulcimerfest.org
Dulcimer U
July 20-25, 2025
Cullowhee, North Carolina
wcu.edu
August
Chromatic Dulcimer Day
Gateway Dulcimer Festival
TBD 2025
Fairview Heights, Illinois
gatewaydulcimer.org
Harps and Hammers Retreat, featuring Joshua Messick
TBD 2025
Montrose, Colorado
For details contact Robin Freed: 970-275-8996 or robinfreed@harpsandhammers.com
harpsandhammers.com
Kindred Gathering
TBD 2025
Copalis Beach, Washington
Kindred Gathering
New England Dulcimer Days
(formerly “August Dulcimer Daze”)
TBD 2025
West Dover, Vermont
www.nedulcimerdays.com
Coordinators: Bonnie Leigh, CMP (bonnie@nedulcimerdays.com) and
Ellen Pratt (ellen@nedulcimerdays.com)
Redwood Dulcimer Day
TBD 2025
Virtual
redwooddulcimerday.org
Midland Folk Music Festival
TBD 2025
Midland, Michigan
folkmusicsociety.org
September
Hymns with Dulcimer U (Hybrid)
TBD 2025
WCU At Biltmore Park, Asheville, NC OR Virtual
https://www.wcu.edu/engage/professional-enrichment/conferences-and-community-classes/dulcimer-u/
Winfield Warm-Up Picnic
TBD 2025 [Second Saturday]
Hosted by the Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance
Winfield, Kansas
gpdaks.org
20th Annual Sandbridge Intermediate Hammered Dulcimer Retreat with Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
TBD 2025
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
20th Annual Sandbridge Intermediate/Advanced Hammered Dulcimer Retreat with Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
TBD 2025
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
October
QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Fall Fest
TBD 2025 - was October 3 - 6, 2024
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Dulcimer Chautauqua on the Wabash
TBD 2025 - was October 3-6, 2024
New Harmony, Indiana
dulcimerchautauquaonthewabash.com
20th Annual Sandbridge Advanced Hammered Dulcimer Retreat with Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
TBD 2025 - was October 6 - 12, 2024
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Winter Creek Reunion
TBD 2025 - was October 10-13th, 2024
Bennington, OK
https://rrvdc.com/winter-creek-reunion
Black Mountain Music Festival
TBD 2025 - was scheduled for Oct. 12 - 17, 2024
Black Mountain, North Carolina
blackmountainmusicfest.com
By State
Virtual
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Fall Event
October 26, 2024
HAMMERED DULCIMER WORKSHOPS & JAM
Patti Amelotte / Brenda Hunter
'Christmas Repertoire'
Your choice of ZOOM workshops 10-12 noon
OR in-person workshops 1:30-3:30pm & Jam 4-5:30pm, Pomona.
SCDH.org
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
Relaxed Week: March 24 - 30, 2024
Intermediate/Advanced: March 31 - April 6, 2024
Intermediate: Sept. 21 - 28, 2024
Intermediate/Advanced: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5, 2024
Advanced: October 6 - 12, 2024
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com
Way of the Dulcimer Retreat with Don Pedi (Online)
Nov. 2-3, 2024
Virtual
donpedi.com
Third Annual Baritone Dulcimer Day
Nov. 9, 2024 (registration opens Oct. 1, 2024)
Virtual
Teachers: Erin Mae, Joe Collins, Karen Mueller, Lorinda Jones
djhamouris.com
North Georgia Foothills Dulcimer Association Festival
Nov. 21-23, 2024
Virtual
ngfda.com
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Fall Event
November 17, 2024
HAMMERED DULCIMER WORKSHOP
Dave Neiman
‘Dave’s Favs: French, Quebecois, Old Time Tunes’
ZOOM 9-12 noon
SCDH.org
Christmas with Dulcimer U (Hybrid)
Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm
WCU at Biltmore Park, Asheville, NC OR Virtual
https://www.wcu.edu/engage/professional-enrichment/conferences-and-community-classes/dulcimer-u/
QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Festivals
Winter Fest: was Feb. 1 - 4, 2024
Summer Fest: was May 30 - June 2, 2024
QuaranTUNE Fall Fest: was October 3 - 6, 2024
QuaranTUNE Christmas Concerts: Dec. 15-16, 2024
Winter Fest: Feb. 13 - 16, 2025
Virtual
virtualdulcimerfest.com
Southern California Dulcimer Winter Events
December 21, 2024
HOLIDAY CONCERT & SING-ALONG / JAM
Flutter-by Music: Patti Amelotte / Brenda Hunter
Hammered Dulcimers & Multi-Instruments
Your choice of ZOOM or IN-PERSON, Pomona, CA
Concert 12:30-1:30pm, Jam 2-3:30pm, Pomona, CA
SCDH.org
Dulcimoon
January 10 - 12, 2025
Virtual
dulcimoon.com
Bells and Whistles: Hammered Dulcimer Day 2025
March 8, 2025
Day-long event on Zoom
Contact: Steve Eulberg, steve@owlmountainmusic.com
Link TBD
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
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Fall Event
October 19, 2024
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
Southern California Dulcimer Heritage Fall Event
HAMMERED DULCIMER WORKSHOPS & JAM
Patti Amelotte / Brenda Hunter
'Christmas Repertoire'
Sat Oct 26
Your choice of ZOOM workshops 10-12 noon
OR in-person workshops 1:30-3:30pm & Jam 4-5:30pm, Pomona.
SCDH.org
Southern California Dulcimer Winter Event
December 21, 2024
HOLIDAY CONCERT & SING-ALONG / JAM
Flutter-by Music: Patti Amelotte / Brenda Hunter
Hammered Dulcimers & Multi-Instruments
Your choice of ZOOM or IN-PERSON, Pomona, CA
Concert 12:30-1:30pm, Jam 2-3:30pm, Pomona, CA
SCDH.org
Colorado
Colorado Dulcimer Festival
May 2-3 2025
(Pre-festival class May 1)
Littleton, Colorado
coloradodulcimerfestival.com
Harps and Hammers Retreat, featuring Joshua Messick
TBD 2025
Montrose, Colorado
For details contact Robin Freed: 970-275-8996 or robinfreed@harpsandhammers.com
harpsandhammers.com
Connecticut
Nutmeg Dulcimer Festival
Nov. 8-9, 2024
Milford, Connecticut
nutmegdulcimer.com
Florida
Stephen Foster Dulcimer Retreat
Nov. 8-9, 2024
White Springs, Florida
stephenfosterdulcimerretreat.com
Central Florida Dulcimer Festival
Feb. 6-8, 2025
Mount Dora, Fla.
centralfloridadulcimerfestival.com
Castaway Music Cruise
February 22 - March 1, 2025
Homosassa, Florida
castawaymusiccruise.com
Illinois
Indiana
Dulcimer Chautauqua on the Wabash
TBD 2025 - was October 3-6, 2024
New Harmony, Indiana
dulcimerchautauquaonthewabash.com
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
New York
Mountain Dulcimer Music Fest
March 14-15, 2025
Featuring Susan Trump and Nina Zanetti
Latham, New York
Contact: Lori Keddell, 518-246-0280
dulcimerassociationofalbany.com
North Carolina
Christmas with Dulcimer U (Hybrid)
Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm
WCU at Biltmore Park, Asheville, NC OR Virtual
https://www.wcu.edu/engage/professional-enrichment/conferences-and-community-classes/dulcimer-u/
Hymns with Dulcimer U (Hybrid)
TBD 2025 - was Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, 10:00am to 4:00pm
WCU At Biltmore Park, Asheville, NC OR Virtual
https://www.wcu.edu/engage/professional-enrichment/conferences-and-community-classes/dulcimer-u/
Black Mountain Music Festival - CANCELLED
TBD 2025 - was Oct. 12 - 17, 2024
Black Mountain, North Carolina
blackmountainmusicfest.com
Ohio
North-East Ohio Hammered Dulcimer Weekend
Nov. 1-3, 2024
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
NEODulcimer.com
Dulcimer Doin’s
February 14-16, 2025
Sponsored by the Mountain Dulcimer Society of Dayton, Ohio
Spiritual Retreat Center in Maria Stein, Ohio
daytondulcimers.com
Oklahoma
Winter Creek Reunion
TBD 2025 - was October 10-13th, 2024
Bennington, OK
https://rrvdc.com/winter-creek-reunion
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreats
with Ken Kolodner & Mary Lynn Michal
Relaxed Week: March 24 - 30, 2024
Intermediate/Advanced: March 31 - April 6, 2024
Intermediate: Sept. 21 - 28, 2024
Intermediate/Advanced: Sept. 29 - Oct. 5, 2024
Advanced: October 6 - 12, 2024
TBD 2025
Sandbridge, Virginia or Virtual
sandbridgedulcimer.com