A three day festival in the City of The Dalles. Featuring bands dances and workshops in four different venues. Bands from around the Northwest. Plenty of free parking and activities all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Concerts in the park, open air venues.and The historic Granada Theatre. Work shop with
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Edenfield Pickin’ Party Jam
Open jam for bluegrass/old time/fiddle tunes/old country music. Both pickers and grinners are welcome. Weather says it’s supposed to be beautiful, and that means we’ll be outside under the trees.
OBA Annual Meeting – Hoot, Holler, & Sing
During Hoot, Holler & Sing — May 22–25, 2026 | Shaniko, Oregon Join the Oregon Bluegrass Association for our Annual Members Meeting during the Hoot, Holler & Sing, happening May 22–25, 2026 in Shaniko. Hoot, Holler & Sing is a free weekend of camping and bluegrass music held each Memorial
Danders @ Benbears Beers
Enjoy a little weekday evening acoustic bluegrass and Americana music at Benbears with the band Dander.
Candey Songwriting Scholarship
The Nora Candey Memorial Songwriting Scholarship was first established in 2021 after Nora’s passing in 2020. It took some time to publicize, and the first awards were granted in 2023. In 2024 and 2025, no appropriate applications were submitted. For 2026, we want to ensure the OBA community is aware
Ross Island Ramblers at Threshold Brewery
Mixing bluegrass, old-time, classic country tunes, and a few originals, the Ross Island Ramblers play a soulful and high-energy blend of the best in traditional American folk music.
Hood River Bluegrass/Old-time Jam
An open community bluegrass/old-time jam in downtown Hood River, OR. This event will happen every odd Monday of the month (1st, 3rd, sometimes 5th) and is open to pickers, strummers, and fiddlers of all ages, as long as instruments are acoustic. The jam will be at Hood River Brewing Co.
OBA to Launch Artist-in-Residence Program
Oregon Bluegrass Association Awarded $10,000 to Launch Central Oregon Artist-in-Residence Program The Oregon Bluegrass Association (OBA) is pleased to announce the receipt of a $10,000 community grant to support the launch of Front Porch Roots, a new Bluegrass Artist-in-Residence program serving rural Central Oregon. The 16-week residency program will expand
Greg Matthews Tribute
In Memoriam: Greg MatthewsLost River Bluegrass Festival (Merrill) Greg Matthews, a founding organizer of the Lost River Bluegrass Festival, passed away last week. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the many musicians, volunteers, and community members whose lives he touched through music. Greg often joked that
Dander @ BenBears Beers
Enjoy a little weekday evening acoustic bluegrass and Americana music at BenBears with the band Dander. Dog (and cat) lovers welcome.