Podunk Bluegrass Festival

Each August in Goshen CT, leading local, regional and national acts convene on our multiple stages.

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As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit festival Podunk Bluegrass Festival relies on both monetary and in-kind donations to help make the magic happen each year.
Thank you for supporting live music, community, and the Podunk spirit!

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🚨Announcement:
New for campers Wednesday night of the festival is our dance set! Please join us in welcoming back Cole Quest and the City Pickers!

Led by dobro player, songwriter, and vocalist Cole Quest—grandson of folk icon Woody Guthrie.

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🌷Happy April! Early bird tickets end on tax day, April 15 so snag those tickets now for a discounted rate and we’ll see you in Goshen this August. 😊 Absolutely zero fees!

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📣 This just in! The Podunk Band Competition sponsored by Telefunken is set and the four bands have officially been chosen!
These artists rose to the top and are ready to bring the talent, energy, and competition to the stage. We can’t wait for you to see what they’ve got!

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🎶Just announced: the lineup for our Housatonic Stage 🎶

This stage has quickly become a favorite for regional talent, dancing and more. It’s a can’t-miss stop for discovering what’s next.

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👸Today we’re raising a toast to all the incredible women performing at this year’s Podunk Festival and every amazing woman shaping the bluegrass world! Your talent, passion, and dedication inspire us all. 🌟 Happy National Women’s Day! 💜

#WomenInMusic #BluegrassQueens

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Just a reminder that the rescheduled Rock Hearts show at Wilde Auditorium is just around the corner on March 8!

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From the Archives: Sam Bush performing at the 2006 Podunk Bluegrass Festival.

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We're very grateful for @IntlBluegrass — please "play your part" and help support them!

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We're now accepting applications for both craft and food vendors! For applications and more information, please visit https://t.co/tyuIiZeIOy

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Volunteer apps are now open!

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🥶It’s been a cold January, but we’re serving up some hot🔥 bluegrass this August!
Join us at the 29th Annual Podunk Bluegrass Festival 🎶
🏆 Voted Best Festival in CT last year!

Tickets at early bird prices available on our website: https://t.co/lmy5rClJQI

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📣 Main stage announcement! Matt Menefee (banjo-Mumford & Sons, Cadillac Sky, Warren Haynes) and Barry Bales (bass-Alison Krauss & Union Station) backing up the vocal
magic of Jenee Fleenor (fiddle-Blake Shelton, Larry Cordle) and Josh Martin
(singer/songwriter/guitarist).

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📣 Main stage Announcement: The Gibson Brothers!!
The Gibson Brothers are the real deal. They can pick. They can sing. And they can write a damn good country song. They’ve won about every bluegrass award you can name and released albums on almost every premier label!

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📣 Main Stage Announcement: JIGJAM!!!🍀
Hailing from Offaly and Tipperary IRELAND, JigJam has been described as “The best Irish band in bluegrass,” and “Ireland’s answer to New Grass Revival.” Foot stomping, high energy showstoppers is what you’re in for when you see @JigJamlive!

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📣 Main Stage Announcement: Becky Buller!
Multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter Becky Buller is one of the foremost contemporary bluegrass artists at work today, with seven albums to her name
and ten awards from the IBMA.

Early bird tickets on sale now!

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📣 Main Stage Announcement! The Rick Faris Band is a high energy, internationally touring bluegrass powerhouse led by eight-time IBMA award winner and former member of Special Consensus — Rick Faris. Expect a distinct sound, blazing instrumentals, traditionals and original tunes.

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📣 Widely recognized as one of the most exciting young bands in acoustic music, Crying Uncle plays a unique mix of bluegrass, Dawg (David Grisman music), jazz, and modern originals.!!

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