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September 18-21, 2025 near Harpers Ferry
September 18-21, 2025 near Harpers Ferry
We will do it all over again in 2025 because the 2024 event was fantastic. We lucked out with perfect weather (just before Hurricane Hellene caused havoc south of here). Our host was amazing once again. View some 2024 photos.
Registration for 2025
Registration for 2025
Please email us in advance. Write to: FrederickOldTime@gmail.com Let us know your vehicle type: bicycle, car, car+trailer, camper, RV. Let us know of any carpool needs, carpool offers, special needs, or special offers. We will reply with directions to the site.
Donations of cash and Volunteer labor
Donations of cash and Volunteer labor
The event is free but we accept cash donations to help cover grounds, tent, port-a-johns, dumpster, land maintenance, and event promotion. Thank you!
The weekend works thanks to volunteers who (1) attend the gate and help with parking, (2) contribute to making breakfast, or (3) help with garbage collection on Sunday.
Camping Facilities
Camping Facilities
You may go home at night or camp out with us. You may park on the grass. You may set up your tent, pop-up, trailer, or RV . There are no electric or water hook-ups for the RVs, just grass. We provide outdoor port-a-johns. We cook breakfast Fri, Sat, Sun, and host a potluck dinner & dessert on Sat. We have a party tent and indoor jam space in case of rain. We have a shower facility. Sorry, we don't sell ice. There are some B&Bs nearby. The nearest restaurants, stores, and hotels are in Sharpsburg MD, Brunswick MD, Harpers Ferry WV, and Shepherdstown WV. Your dog is welcome on a leash.
Old Time Jams
Old Time Jams
This retreat is exclusively about old time music jams. You are welcome to play any acoustic instrument: fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, etc. You are welcome to clog, flat foot, buck dance, or just tap your feet. You should bring a folding chair, an instrument, and a water bottle. Expect to learn some tunes by ear, just by listening and trying to play along. If you are a beginner, just ask someone to teach you some tunes. If you are an expert, please help someone get started. Do not expect any concerts, stage shows, contests, or dances. Tony & Marge lead the C Jam Workshop Saturday 11-noon!
Inclusiveness
Inclusiveness
This is a fun retreat for people who love to play, listen to, or dance to Old Time Appalachian string band music. We practice inclusiveness. We provide family-friendly fun. We welcome EVERYONE who wants to participate.
Special events
Special events
Sugar Jam happens Saturday night. Bring a dessert to share.
Thanks to the organizers
Thanks to the organizers
Cuch, Jason, Gina, Heather, Marissa, Tobi, Tony, and Old Time Harold
Photos by Gina
Photos by Mark Collins
Past Events
Past Events
Collage by Kathie Hollingshead.
Crankie by Marissa Smith.
The 2019 promotional card.
The 2018 promotional card.
The 2017 promotional card.
2024
2024
Our second event at the historic location. We had over 200 participants and wonderful weather.
2023
2023
We met at an historic location with wonderful amenities. We had over 200 registrants but only 100 attendees due to the cyclone that kept us drenched all weekend. Despite the rain, everyone loved the place and enjoyed the experience.
We met at an historic location with wonderful amenities. We had over 200 registrants but only 100 attendees due to the cyclone that kept us drenched all weekend. Despite the rain, everyone loved the place and enjoyed the experience.
Collage by Kathie Hollingshead.
2022
2022
The 2022 event was another success with 100 to 200 attendees. The weekend occurred at B Chord Brewing. Attendees got to see a NASA liftoff from Wallops Island Saturday night.
2022 banner painting by Adrienne Kelly.
2021
2021
The 2021 event was a success with 100 to 200 attendees. The weekend occurred at B Chord Brewing Thur Sep 23 to Sun Sep 26. There was plenty of on-site parking in the fields and in the woods. The nearby DelFest event had been cancelled for Covid-related reasons; four of the stranded bands played outdoors at B Chord Saturday night, creating a rock concert atmosphere.
2020
2020
The 2020 event was cancelled to the Covid-19 epidemic. Sorry folks!
2019
2019
The 2019 event (third annual) was hosted by B Chord Brewing Thur Sep 26 through Sun Sep 29. The weather was perfect. Art, Pierra, and others served a huge pasta dinner. Tony & Marge led the song workshop. Danny Knicely played on the B Chord stage. [PHOTOS by Ezra Deutsch-Feldman]
2018
2018
The 2018 event (second annual) saw heavy rain Thur Sep 27. On Friday morning, the Brunswick Family Campground had to be evacuated and by Friday afternoon it flooded. B Chord Brewing took us in on short notice. We enjoyed 2 sunny days after that. [PHOTOS]
2017
2017
The 2017 event (first ever) was Fri Sep 29 to Sun Oct 1 at the Brunswick Family Campground. It was cold but turnout was good. We received 120 donations. [PHOTOS]
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