Local Musician Danny Knicely has won many awards for his mandolin, guitar, fiddle and flat-foot dance expertise, including first place in the mandolin contest at the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Joined by Swingin' Tom Mitchell and John Previti (Danny Gatton Band).

Also Featuring The Woodshedders:“With their phenomenal improvisations, stellar catalogue of originals, and genre-bending cavalcade of covers, The Woodshedders' impressive stage work has made them one of the most loved bands in the D.C. area.” --Roots Renaissance

We are super excited that Gina and Malia Furtado will be heading up the music Camp this year.

Wednesday and Thursday September 15-16 from 10 to 2

Banjo will be divided into beginner and intermediate classes, with the goal being jam survival and basic improvisation. Derek Kretzer and Gina Furtado will alternate teaching each group.

Fiddle will be geared towards intermediate level fiddlers and advanced beginners and be taught by Malia Furtado.

Tuition is $150

Shannon Bielski and Moonlight Drive (pictured above) will be opening up the Festival on Thursday Sept. 16 on the main Stage of the Clarke County Fairgrounds.

This years Band Contest winners will be paid $1000 and will also receive a paid performance slot at the Festival in 2022. Registering to enter in the $1000 Band Contest is fun, easy and free with a Festival Ticket.