4th Annual Delfest: May 26th

4th Annual Delfest: May 26th – 29th, 2011

Memorial Day Weekend May 26th – 29th
Cumberland, MD

Words By Jon Irvin
Photos By J-man

The summer festival season kicks off this year yet again with the 4th Annual DelFest taking place over Memorial Day

weekend (May 26-29) in Cumberland MD. Host Del McCoury has invited some of the best pickers and fiddlers; the bluegrass scene has to offer, to gather together for a weekend sure to be filled with jaw dropping collaborations and fantastic music.

Besides traditional sets, fans have the chance to see some of their favorite artists performing in numerous playshops throughout the weekend. Artist’s playshops present an intimate setting and offer a range of topics from children’s sing-alongs, songwriting, demonstrations, and Q & A’s!

Artists:

The Del McCoury Band, Old Crow Medicine Show,

Yonder Mountain String Band, Warren Haynes Acoustic with Special Guests, Chris Robinson, Railroad Earth, The Travelin’ McCourys, Punch Brothers, Psychograss, Emmitt-Nershi Band, Dailey & Vincent, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Jesse McReynolds, Trampled by Turtles, Donna The Buffalo, The Infamous Stringdusters, Scythian, Joe Craven, Sierra Hull & Highway 111, Davisson Brothers Band, Rockin' Acoustic Circus, The Sweetback Sisters, Hoots & Hellmouth, Head For The Hills, Nathan Moore, Tussey Mountain Moonshiners

Ticket Pricing:

Weekend Passes range from $150 (4 day), $135 (3 day), and $120 (2 day)
Day passes are $55

For those late nighters, an additional ticket will be needed each night ($20), or you could save some coin and purchase the Late Night DELight package for $55 which includes your ticket for all 3 late nights.

We'll see you there!

www.delfest.com

Photos From Delfest 2010

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