Welcome to the heart of bluegrass bliss at the only multi-day bluegrass festival in Connecticut! Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of Litchfield County, this annual event stands as a beacon for bluegrass enthusiasts, drawing together musicians, fans, and families for an unforgettable celebration of traditional and contemporary bluegrass music. With a rich tapestry of sounds echoing through the hills, Podunk transforms Goshen into a vibrant hub of toe-tapping rhythms and harmonious melodies. From seasoned bluegrass veterans to emerging talents, the festival promises a weekend filled with stellar performances, jam sessions, kids activities, round the clock field pickin’ and the warm camaraderie of a community brought together by a shared love for this timeless genre. Join us in this musical journey where the spirit of bluegrass finds its home in the heart of Connecticut!

Schedule

August 7, 2025

Main Stage

Grain Thief - 12:30

Announcements/Rules-1:15

Queen City Cut Ups-1:30

The Coal-Fired Ramblers-2:00

Ironwood Drive-2:30

Stillwater-3:00

Eugene Tyler Band-3:40

Dinner Break-4:25

Grain Thief-5:05

Queen City Cut Ups - 6:00

The Coal - Fired Ramblers - 6:55

Ironwood Drive -  7:50

Stillwater -  8:45

Winners Announced -  9:30

Eugene Tyler Band -  9:45

*Late night jam at the Gazebo with Grain Thief

Housatonic Stage

Still Pickin’ - 4:30

Billy Boucher’s Bluegrass Band - 5:30

John John Brown - 6:30

Open Mic w/John Kaluzynski & TheLeftovers - 7:30

Litchfield Stage

Yoga - 9AM

Clawhammer Workshop with Trevin Nelson - 4:30

Taking a Song fromthe Page to the Stage Eugene Tyler Band - 5:30

Double Stops As Building Blocks For Mandolin Solos - Neil Rossi - 6:30

Bass Workshop with Jeff Horton - 7:30

Kids' Activities

ALL ACTIVITIES HELD IN THE KIDS' ACTIVITIES CENTER

11:00 AM - Mini Light - up Globes

CD Hanging Mandala - 3:00

Movie  -  8:30

Band Competition Sets

1:30 - 3:30 - Open Sets

6:00 - 9:15 - Band Competition

Vote for Fan Favorite by 6:00 at the Trading Post!

August 8, 2025

Main Stage

President's Address - 10:50

The Amanda Cook Band - 11:00

Blue Canyon Boys - 12:00

Carson Peters & Iron Mountain - 1:00

Stillhouse Junkies - 2:00

The Amanda Cook Band - 3:00

Blue Canyon Boys - 4:00

Dinner Break - 4:50

Carson Peters & Iron Mountain - 5:45

Stillhouse Junkies - 6:40

Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley Band - 7:45

Raffle - 9:15

Po’Ramblin’ Boys w/ Jim Lauderdale - 9:30

Pick with the Pros! Head over to the gazebo right after the main stage ends for the late night jam with Stillhouse Junkies 

Housatonic Stage

Ironwood Drive - 11:00

The New Students - 12:00

The Spring Hill Rounders - 1:00

Stillwater - 2:00

The Jeff Horton Band - 3:00

The New Students - 4:00

Dinner Break - 4:45

Hitch & the Giddyup - 5:30

The Hosmer Mountain Boys - 6:30

Zydeco Revelators (Dance) - 7:30

Litchfield Stage

RIBA Intermediate Jam - Rich Guilbault - 11:00 - 12:45

Song Selection & Album Production w/ Amanda Cook - 1:00

Guitar Workshop w/ Jason Hicks (Blue Canyon Boys) - 2:00

Fiddle Workshop w/Carson Peters - 3:00

4:00 - Break

Twin Fiddling, Austin Scelzo (Rock Hearts) & Alissa Wolf (Stillhouse Junkies) - 5:00

Dobro Workshop w/ Rob Ickes - 6:00

Jim Lauderdale Anatomy of Song -  7:00

Banjo Workshop Jereme Brown (Po’ Ramblin’ Boys) - 8:00

Kids' Activities

Games & Activities - 11:00 AM

Family Tree Art - 3:00

Movie - 8:30

August 9, 2025

Main Stage

Morning Waltzes w/ The Dale & Darcy Band - 10:00

Bloodroot Gap - 11:00

The Burnett Sisters Band - 12:00

Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road - 1:00

Rock Hearts - 2:00

Bloodroot Gap - 3:00

My Brother’s Keeper - 4:00

Songwriters - 4:50

Dinner Break - 5:00

Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road - 6:00

The Burnett Sisters Band7:00

Rock Hearts - 8:00

Raffle - 8:50

The Dan Tyminski Band - 9:00

Housatonic Stage

The Coal - Fired Ramblers - 11:00

Audrey Mae - 12:00

Queen City Cut Ups - 1:00

Railroad House - 2:00

The Hosmer Mountain Boys - 3:00

Audrey Mae  -  4:00

Dinner Break -  4:45

Too Blue - 5:30

(Dance)

Bards of Gungywump - 7:30

(Dance)

Litchfield Stage

Yoga - 9:00

How Are We Doing?

Town Hall meeting w/ Podunk Board - 11:00

Band Dynamics w/ Rock Hearts - 12:00

Songs, Stories, & Art John John Brown - 1:00

Building a Band: Ensemble Basics and Fundamentals Burnett Sisters - 2:00

Beginner Slow Jam with Trevin Nelson - 3:00

Dinner Break - 4:00

Billy T’s Mandolin Secrets (Rock Hearts) - 5:00

Q&A Day with Dan Tyminski  -  6:00

Modern Approaches to Traditional SongsBloodroot Gap - 7:00

Bluegrass Harmony for the Uninitiated with Jeff Horton. AliceJenkins, Matt Carlen - 8:00

Kids' Activities

Sand Bottle Art - 11:00 AM

Magnetic clothes pin keeper - 3:00

Movie - 8:30

August 10, 2025

Main Stage

My Brother’s Keeper (Gospel Set) - 10:30

Rock Hearts (Gospel Set) - 11:20

Kids Academy - 12:00

My Brother’s Keeper - 12:30

Rock Hearts - 1:20

Litchfield Stage

Yoga - 9:00

Kids' Activities

Rainbow Leaf Prints - 11:00 AM

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Date: August 7 - 10, 2025

Location: Goshen Fairgrounds

116 Old Middle Street, Goshen, CT 06756

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