S5E8 Festival Hilight: AFBA Bluegrass Festival! — Bluegrass BKLYN

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Liz chats with the creators and attendees of the Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association (AFBA) Bluegrass Festival. They discuss how a small backyard jam turned into on unique sold-out festival, the vibrant and welcoming bluegrass community within the festival, the jamming and music stage cultures, and ... drag racing! Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Association Bluegrass Jams Near Me

Events of Note: Weekend Jam Camp – April 10th to 12th in New York City Fiddle Hell On-Line – April 9th to 12th Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week – April 13th to 17th at Eunice LA 2026 AFBA Bluegrass Festival – July 30th – August 2nd at Wind Gap PA

Music in this Episode: Various songs by jammers at the 2026 AFBA Festival

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