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Bluegrass On The Bogs

Festival Schedule

Main Stage, Pavillion Stage & Workshops

Performances run across two stages all weekend, with workshops scheduled throughout. Past lineups have featured Chasing Blue, Railroad House, Cold Chocolate, and many more.

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Main Stage

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Friday, May 20th

TimePerformer
6:30 PMLocal Freight
7:30 PMBill Thibodeau Band
8:30 PMDamn Tall Buildings
9:30 PMChasing Blue
10:30 PMLonely Heartstring Band

Saturday, May 21st

TimePerformer
10:30 AMWheelhouse Rodeo
11:00 AMStill Picking
12:00 PMSinner's Pie
1:00 PMDana & Susan Robinson
2:00 PMRock Hearts
3:00 PMPossumHaw
4:00 PMCold Chocolate
5:00 PMRailroad House Band
6:00 PMThe Banjo Conspiracies
7:00 PMMary Maguire Band
8:00 PMAbby Hollander Band
9:00 PMMile Twelve
10:00 PMTricky Britches

Sunday, May 22nd

TimePerformer
10:00 AMSteve Lutke & Appalachian Uprising
11:00 AMMiners Creek
12:00 PMDawn Kenney
1:00 PMOne Way Track
2:00 PMMonadnock
3:00 PMRiLeY CoYoTe
4:00 PMThe Kids Academy of Bluegrass
5:00 PMPaul Dube

Bluegrass on the Bogs brings together three days of acoustic music that stretches the boundaries of a familiar tradition. The setting itself plays a role, with open fields and quiet water shaping a relaxed, unhurried mood. Musicians and listeners arrive from nearby and far away, drawn by the chance to hear something both rooted and restless. Rather than a single style repeated, the weekend favors variety: close harmonies, sharp picking, and arrangements that wander into unexpected territory. What holds it together is a shared enthusiasm and an easy, welcoming atmosphere that makes newcomers feel like regulars by the first evening.

Across the weekend the music unfolds in long, generous stretches, with performances carrying from afternoon into the evening and beyond. Sets lean on acoustic instruments and voices, favoring interplay over spectacle. Between scheduled performances there is room for the informal moments that festivals do best, when players who have never met find a common tune and follow it wherever it goes. The result is a program that feels curated yet open, where traditional sounds and modern ideas sit comfortably side by side. Listeners can drift from one set to the next or settle in and let the day pass.

Camping is part of the experience, and it is often where the weekend's best moments happen. Once the stages quiet down, small groups gather around tents and campfires, trading songs and stories long into the night. These informal jams welcome every level of player, from those just learning a few chords to seasoned pickers happy to share a tune. The campground becomes its own kind of venue, unplanned and unrepeatable. For many attendees, the chance to play alongside others, or simply to listen in the dark, is the reason they return.

Beyond the music, the grounds host a lively gathering of makers and cooks. Artisan vendors offer handmade goods, while food stalls keep everyone fed through long days outdoors. Wandering between them is part of the rhythm of the weekend, a chance to stretch, chat, and discover something small and well made. The atmosphere stays casual and friendly, with the emphasis on craft and community rather than spectacle. Visitors often leave with a full stomach, a new favorite maker, and a story about the person they met while waiting in line.

Families find plenty to do, with kids' events and hands-on workshops scheduled alongside the performances. Those looking to slow down can explore holistic treatments, or take to the water for a swim or a paddle when the weather cooperates. The natural surroundings are a big part of the appeal, offering space to wander, rest, and reset between sets. All of it blends together into a weekend that feels less like a concert and more like a temporary village, where music, nature, and neighbors share the same few days.

Pavillion Stage

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Friday, May 20th

TimePerformer
7:00 PMRocky Run
8:00 PMThe Dawn Kenney Band
9:00 PMRailroad House

Saturday, May 21st

TimePerformer
11:00 AMFour Bridges
12:00 PMSteve Lutke & Appalachian Uprising
1:00 PMLizzie James & The Greystone Rail
2:00 PMChasing Blue
3:00 PMEmma Walsh & Chuck Donnelly
4:00 PMMatt Miklus
5:00 PMSusie Burke & David Surette
6:00 PMThree Tall Pines
7:00 PMBilly Wilder
8:00 PMReunion Hill
9:00 PMHickory Strings

Sunday, May 22nd

TimePerformer
11:00 AMOne Way Track
12:00 PMBlue Around the Edges Gospel
1:00 PMNo Spare Parts
2:00 PMThe Wilbas
3:00 PMThe Swamp Yankees

Workshops

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Workshops are held throughout the weekend, led by performers and guest instructors. Past workshop leaders have included John Parriott, Jeremy Place, Joe Lurgio, Chasing Blue, Steve Lutke, Jason Borishoff, and Jim Boyce.

For intermediate players looking to deepen their skills, check out the BogMasters Classes. Young musicians can join the Kids Academy, which includes workshops and a Sunday morning main-stage performance.

DayTimeWorkshop / Instructor
Saturday10:00 AMJohn Parriott — Guitar
Saturday11:00 AMJeremy Place — Banjo
Saturday1:00 PMJoe Lurgio — Mandolin
Saturday2:00 PMChasing Blue — Band Dynamics
Sunday10:00 AMSteve Lutke — Fiddle
Sunday11:00 AMJason Borishoff — Bass
Sunday1:00 PMJim Boyce — Dobro