The 6th Annual Black Bear Music Fest is a 3-day celebration of America's rich and diverse musical heritage. From the soulful sounds of rock and blues to the heartfelt rhythms of folk and bluegrass, our festival brings together the genres that have shaped the nation's dynamic culture.

Join us as we feature Grammy Award-winning national artists, exciting up-and-coming acts on the brink of stardom, and beloved performers who have become fan favorites throughout the history of Black Bear. Plus, discover the incredible local talent that New England has to offer, all in one unforgettable weekend!

Schedule of Events

Main Stage

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Vance Gilbert
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Josh Joplin Group
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: The Way Down Wanderers
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm: David Wilcox
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Adam Ezra Group

Acoustic Stage

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Terra Coda
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Ash & Eric
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Two Crows for Comfort
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm: Shanna in a Dress
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: WhiskeyTalk

Workshops

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Releasing Creativity Workshop with Goodnight Moonshine
Hosted by
Goodnight Moonshine

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Vance Gilbert's Amazing Performance Critique Workshop
Hosted by
Vance Gilbert

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hand Percussion Workshop with L'il Chris
Hosted by
"Lil Chris" Cirullo

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunset Song Swap
Hosted by
Rachael Kilgour
Two Crows for Comfort
Andrew Dunn

Gazebo Stage

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm: The Decker Bandits
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm: The ToneShifters
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm: Tessa Brown
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm: Dustin Lowman

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