Now in a new location and season, Black Bear Music Fest returns August 22–24, 2025 at the Harwinton Fairgrounds for its seventh year!

The weekend features over 50 bands on four stages, covering rock, blues, folk, and bluegrass. With on-site camping, food trucks, and family-friendly activities, it's the perfect way to close out summer in Connecticut.

Schedule of Events

August 22, 2025

12:00 pm-1:00 pm: Songwriter Showcase w/ Danielle Miraglia, Mark Wahl
1:30 pm-2:20 pm: Clay Pigeons
2:55 pm-3:55 pm: Cold Chocolate
Location: Main Stage

2:20 pm-2:55 pm: Tyler Nail
3:55 pm-4:35 pm: Sam Robbins
5:35 pm-6:15 pm: The Honey Badgers
Location: Acoustic Stage

August 23, 2025

11:30 am-12:30 pm: Josh Joplin Group
1:00 pm-2:00 pm: The New Students
2:45 pm-3:45 pm: Johnny Longo and the Koolhead Blues Band
Location: Main Stage

12:30 pm-1:00 pm: VOYAGR
2:00 pm-2:45 pm: Cricket Blue
3:45 pm-4:30 pm: Ryan David Green
Location: Acoustic Stage

August 24, 2025

11:00 am-12:00 pm: Tall Travis
12:30 pm-1:30 pm: Matt Smith
2:00 pm-3:00 pm: Entrain
Location: Main Stage

12:00 pm-12:30 pm: Sean MaGwire
1:30 pm-2:00 pm: Kirsten Maxwell
3:00 pm-3:40 pm: Jesse Terry
Location: Acoustic Stage

Date: August 22-24, 2025

Location:
Harwinton Fairgrounds,
150 Locust Road,
Harwinton, CT 06791.

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