Pamela Brown, Shaniko Music Sanctuary Executive Director TYGH VALLEY, Ore. — The sounds of banjos, fiddles, and mandolins echoed through the Wasco County Fairgrounds last month as the Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree wrapped up its fourth successful year — and another year of giving back to local music education. The three-day festival,
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Show Your Support
You may be surprised to know that the OBA doesn’t actually book a suite at the Hyatt for Wintergrass. We show OUR support for the festival by making a substantial donation to Acoustic Sound, the nonprofit that produces Wintergrass. They express their thanks by making a suite available to us
John Reischman and The Jaybirds – Nov 2nd
John Reischman and The JaybirdsSun, Nov 2, 2025 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Multnomah Arts Center7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR Doors (and the Box Office) will open at 7 p.m. Last year’s evening with John Reischman and The Jaybirds at the Multnomah Arts Center was stellar! Please join us! Buy Tickets
OBA 2025 Festival Calendar
Check out the calendar for more information on some of these events and everything else happening in the area. Events – Oregon Bluegrass Association
Eagleview Pickout
Eagleview Bluegrass Family Reunion PickoutJuly 4-6, 20252pm Friday to 11am SundayEagleview Campground on the Umpqua River Bands, potlucks, jamming, Gospel show and more. More Info:Joe Ross 541-673-9759 or 541-670-9120rossjoe@hotmail.comFacebook: UmpquaValleyBluegrass
Volunteer Opportunities
The Oregon Bluegrass Association is looking for a few good volunteers. Membership ChairVolunteer CoordinatorBluegrass Express contributors If you are interested in helping out the OBA please send an email to volunteers@oregonbluegrass.org to learn more.
OBA Annual Members Meeting
Join us May 23-26, 2025 in the small ghost town of Shaniko, Oregon to pick some bluegrass music! There is plenty of free dry camping throughout town — or opt to stay at the Shaniko RV Park or Shaniko Hotel for more comfort. The historic buildings of Shaniko feel like
2025 Gospel Show
Joyful Servant Lutheran Church1716 Villa Rd, Newberg, OR 97132 Featuring: 43 & Change, Highway Home, Gospel Reigns, The Elderly Brothers, The Hardly Heard, & Sunny SouthDate: 2/15/25Show Start: 6:30Doors Time: 6:00Ticket Cost: $20 Event Ticket Website: https://buytickets.at/oregonbluegrassassociation/1536022