Pickin’ Parties
Music continues into the evening, and all night pickin’ parties are held in special campgrounds on the park. Named 2001 Bluegrass Event of the Year by the International bluegrass Music Association the Jubilee also provides many informal “chat sessions”, music workshops and band showcases that bring both artist and fan together.
DEERING’S JAMMING SCHOOL FOR BANJO PLAYERS
FREE for beginning and intermediate players, and taught by Andy Rau, the school gives banjo players the tools to start pickin’ with other musicians. The goal – to be able to jump in and play whatever song that’s thrown at you in a jam session. You can register at the Village Shelter in the Mountain Man village.
Beginners: Friday and Saturday 10am – 12 noon
Intermediate: Friday and Saturday 2pm – 4pm
Combined Jam: Sunday – 12 noon
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DEERING’S BANJO CHAMPIONSHIP
This contest is open to all 5 string banjo players. Twelve pickers have the opportunity to compete for $1,000 cash for 1st place, $300 for 2nd and $200 for 3rd. Hosted by the National Bluegrass Playoffs, Southwest Bluegrass Association and Deering Banjo, the event takes place on Main Stage.
Register : Saturday -11am
Contest: Saturday-12 noon
Entry Form: CLICK HERE
WERNICK METHOD JAM CLASS
Calling all pickers arriving Wednesday and Thursday before the festival! Class is open to all acoustic bluegrass instruments, including banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro and bass. The event is presented by the Southwest Bluegrass Association and taught by Randy Torno. Pre-registration is recommended since all jammers will receive a valuable packet of information from Pete Wernick. You can also register at the SWBA stage on day of class.
Wednesday: 3pm – 6pm
Thursday: 1pm – 4pm
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