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Festival Hilight: AFBA Bluegrass Festival!
Season 5 · Episode 8

Festival Hilight: AFBA Bluegrass Festival!

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April 2, 202637m 44s

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Show Notes

Liz chats with the creators and attendees of the Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association (AFBA) Bluegrass Festival. They discuss how a small backyard jam turned into on unique sold-out festival, the vibrant and welcoming bluegrass community within the festival, the jamming and music stage cultures, and ... drag racing! Enjoy!

Mentioned in this Episode:
Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association
Bluegrass Jams Near Me

Events of Note:
Weekend Jam Camp – April 10th to 12th in New York City
Fiddle Hell On-Line – April 9th to 12th
Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week – April 13th to 17th at Eunice LA
2026 AFBA Bluegrass Festival – July 30th – August 2nd at Wind Gap PA

Music in this Episode:
Various songs by jammers at the 2026 AFBA Festival

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