Welcome to the heart of bluegrass bliss at the only multi-day bluegrass festival in Connecticut! Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Litchfield County, this annual event stands as a beacon for bluegrass enthusiasts, drawing together musicians, fans, and families for an unforgettable celebration of traditional and contemporary bluegrass music. With a rich tapestry of sounds echoing through the hills, Podunk transforms Goshen into a vibrant hub of toe-tapping rhythms and harmonious melodies. From seasoned bluegrass veterans to emerging talents, the festival promises a weekend filled with stellar performances, jam sessions, kids activities, round the clock field pickin’ and the warm camaraderie of a community brought together by a shared love for this timeless genre. Join us in this musical journey where the spirit of bluegrass finds its home in the heart of Connecticut!

Schedule

August 8, 2025

Main Stage

President's Address - 10:50

The Amanda Cook Band - 11:00

Blue Canyon Boys - 12:00

Carson Peters & Iron Mountain - 1:00

Stillhouse Junkies - 2:00

The Amanda Cook Band - 3:00

Blue Canyon Boys - 4:00

Dinner Break - 4:50

Carson Peters & Iron Mountain - 5:45

Stillhouse Junkies - 6:40

Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley Band - 7:45

Raffle - 9:15

Po’Ramblin’ Boys w/ Jim Lauderdale - 9:30

Pick with the Pros! Head over to the gazebo right after the main stage ends for the late night jam with Stillhouse Junkies 

Housatonic Stage

Ironwood Drive - 11:00

The New Students - 12:00

The Spring Hill Rounders - 1:00

Stillwater - 2:00

The Jeff Horton Band - 3:00

The New Students - 4:00

Dinner Break - 4:45

Hitch & the Giddyup - 5:30

The Hosmer Mountain Boys - 6:30

Zydeco Revelators (Dance) - 7:30

Litchfield Stage

RIBA Intermediate Jam - Rich Guilbault - 11:00 - 12:45

Song Selection & Album Production w/ Amanda Cook - 1:00

Guitar Workshop w/ Jason Hicks (Blue Canyon Boys) - 2:00

Fiddle Workshop w/Carson Peters - 3:00

4:00 - Break

Twin Fiddling, Austin Scelzo (Rock Hearts) & Alissa Wolf (Stillhouse Junkies) - 5:00

Dobro Workshop w/ Rob Ickes - 6:00

Jim Lauderdale Anatomy of Song -  7:00

Banjo Workshop Jereme Brown (Po’ Ramblin’ Boys) - 8:00

Kids' Activities

Games & Activities - 11:00 AM

Family Tree Art - 3:00

Movie - 8:30

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