FESTIVAL 2026
Acoustic instruments only, except for electric bass. Bass inputs will go into main mixer.
Dogs must be on a leash. No pets permitted in the seating and eating area.
No Campfires.
Have a Safe and Fun Weekend!
FESTIVAL DETAILS
On this page, you’ll find all the information you need to know about the 2026 Summertime Bluegrass Festival. If you have any questions, feel free to use the form at the bottom of the page, to send us an email.
DATE & LOCATION
June 26, 27, 28
Gates open June 24th
Falkland Stampede Grounds, 5811 BC-97, Falkland, BC
CAMPING
DRY CAMPING ONLY
$10.00 Per day………………… per unit
*NOTE: Canadian funds only, accepted at the gate.
**PAY IN ADVANCE via e-transfer to: summerlandbluegrasssociety@gmail.com
ADMISSION
WEEKEND PASS: cash at the gate $50.00
DAY PASS: $25.00 a day
PAY IN ADVANCE: e-transfer funds to summerlandbluegrasssociety@gmail.com
VENDORS ON SITE
To Be Announced
TWO FEATURE BANDS!
Friday Night and Sunday Morning
Scout Mountain Bluegrass Band
Saturday Night
The Spinney Brothers
TWO FEATURE BANDS!
Friday Night & Sunday Morning
Scout Mountain Bluegrass Band
Saturday Night
The Spinney Brothers
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
OPEN MIC SESSIONS
Sign up at Info Tent.
Three songs, 2-break max.
Be ready and on time
Check Schedule for sign-up and posting times
FRIDAY WORKSHOPS
Fiddle- Monica Behan
Bass – Murray Smith
Guitar – Chris Stevens
Mandolin – Max Pagani
Banjo – Bill Smith
Microphones – Jackie Oldhaver
Jam & Stage Song Leadership- Christine McPhee
Hosted Old-Time Jam at the OT Tent
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
Mandolin – Gary Delrymple
Bass – Terry Mumford
Banjo – Rick Spinney
Harmony – Allan Spinney
Instrument Care & Maintenance – Robby Short
Hosted Old-Time Jam at the OT Tent
SATURDAY BAND SCRAMBLE
Sign up at Info Tent. Cut-off is Sat at 11:30am.
Band Assignments Posted at Info Tent at 12:30pm
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th
| 8:00 | Early camping begins |
THURSDAY, JUNE 25th
| 7:00 PM | Volunteer Meeting, main tent |
| 7:30 PM | Jam at main tent & campsite picking |
| 7:30 Pm | Hosted Old-Time Jam at the OT Tent |
FRIDAY, JUNE 26th
| 8:00 AM | Food Vendor opens for coffee/breakfast |
| Workshops | |
| 9:00 - 9:50 AM | Fiddle - Monica Behan |
| 9:00 - 9:50 AM | Bass - Murray Smith |
| 9:00 - 9:50 AM | Jam & Stage Song Leadership - Christine McPhee |
| 10:00 -10:50 AM | Guitar - Chris Steven |
| 10:00 - 10:50 AM | Mandolin - Max Pagani |
| 11:00 - 11:50 AM | Banjo - Bill Smith |
| 11:00 - 11:50 AM | Microphones - Jackie Oldhaver |
| 11:00 - 1:00 pm | Hosted Old-Time Jam at the OT Tent |
| Open-Mic Signups & Schedules | |
| 11:00 PM | Open-Mic sign-up Deadline for 1:00pm Set 1 |
| 12:00 PM | Open-Mic schedule Posted for 1:00pm set 1 |
| 4:00 PM | Open-Mic Sign-up for 6:00pm Set 2 |
| 5:00 PM | Open-Mic Schedule Posted for 6:00pm Set 2 |
| Stage Shows | |
| 1:00 -5:00 | Open-Mic Performances Set 1 |
| 4:00 | Words of Gratitude (First Nations) |
| 5:00 -6:00 | Supper Break |
| 6:00 - 8:00 | Open-Mic Perfomances Set 2 |
| 8:00 | Official Opening/O Canada |
| 8:15 -9:00 | Scout Mountain |
| 9:00 PM | Door Prize and 50/50 draw after show |
| 9:30 - 10:30 | Hosted Bluegrass Jam at the BG Tent |
| 9:30 - 10:30 PM | Hosted Old-Time Jam at the OT Tent |
SATURDAY, JUNE 27th
| 8:00 AM | Food vendor opens for coffee/breakfast |
| Workshops | |
| 9:00 - 9:50 AM | Mandolin - Gary Delrymple |
| 9:00 - 9:50 AM | Bass - Terry Mumford |
| 10:00 - 10:50 AM | Instrument Care & Maintenance - Robbie Short |
| 10:00 - 10:50 AM | Banjo - Rick Spinney |
| 11:00 - 11:50 AM | Harmony - Allan Spinney |
| 11:00 - 1:00PM | Hosted Old-Time Jam at the OT Tent |
| Signup deadlines & Postings | |
| 11:30 AM | Band Scramble sign-up deadline |
| 12:30 PM | Band Scramble Assignments Posted |
| 1:00 PM | Open Mic sign-up deadline |
| 2:00 PM | Open Mic Schedule Posted |
| 6:00PM | Sunday Gospel Open-Moc Sign-up Begins |
| Stage Shows | |
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Band Scramble Performance |
| 2:00 PM | Draw for Draw Prizes |
| 2:00 - 6:00 PM | Open-Mic Performances |
| 6:00 to 7:00 PM | Supper Break |
| 7:00 - 9:15 PM | Feature Band: The Spinney Brothers |
| 7:45 Intermission | Guitar draw, door prizes, 50/50 draws |
| 9:30 - 10:30 PM | Hosted Bluegrass Jam at the BG Tent |
| 9:30 - 10:30 PM | Hosted Old-Time Jam at the OT Tent |
SUNDAY, JUNE 28th
| 8:00 AM | Food Vendor Open for Coffee/breakfast |
| 9:00 AM | Gospel Open Mic sign-up deadline |
| Stage Shows | |
| 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Gospel Open-Mic |
| 11:00 - 12:00 PM | Feature Band: Scout Mountain |
| 12:00 - | Open-Mic continued until last band completed |
| TBD | Closing "Friends Like You" with the board of Directors |
If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact us, using the form below…
