Arcadia Bluegrass Festival

Arcadia Bluegrass Festival Visit Upperco Music Festival for details. Bluegrass Jams every 3rd Wed of the month Feb thru May. Other bluegrass events thru the summer. Closed Oct-Jan.

Check the festival page for info. Doors open 6:30 music 7-9:00. Adm $5.00 or play on stage $2.00. The Arcadia Bluegrass Festival celebrated 35 years September 2018 and was the last festival promoted by Bill and Linda Hale for the fire co. . The first festival sponsored by the Arcadia Vol. Fire Co., Inc. was held on September 22 and 23, 1984. A second festival was started in April of 2002 and laste

d through 2015. The first indoor Jam was held in March of 2005. The festival's name is now the Upperco Music Festival due to the changes of the fire co. name in 2017 and is now sponsored by the Upperco VFC. The contact is Kenny Wise. Jams are back starting April 20, 2022 and will be held inside the activity building the third Wed nt of the month. 6:30 - 9:00 pm.

04/12/2026

Just learned some sad news. A friend of many of us locals and the bluegrass festival passed away today. Rest in peace Tim Sheaffer.

Check out the bands for September 2026 Upperco Bluegrass Festival
03/03/2026

Check out the bands for September 2026 Upperco Bluegrass Festival

Coming this June 2026 to Upperco
03/03/2026

Coming this June 2026 to Upperco

09/19/2025

Next up on Saturday, September 20th… Red Camel Collective !

Red Camel Collective is a bluegrass band comprised of multi-talented instrumentalists and singers, Heather Berry Mabe, Tony Mabe, Curt Love, and Johnathan Dillon. You may recognize those names, as these pickers have been members of the Junior Sisk Band for several years. John, Curt, Heather, and Tony felt the time was right to try their hand at a venture of their own, while still proudly playing with the Junior Sisk Band as well. They chose the name "Red Camel Collective," to pay homage to Junior Sisk and one of his hit songs called "The Man In Red Camels," a song about a man reminiscing of bygone days and fondly remembering an old man plowing his field while wearing a pair of Red Camel brand overalls.

The band's style is quite eclectic, ranging from traditional bluegrass and classic country, to fresh modern sounds all their own.

Lead singer Heather Berry Mabe is the reigning International Bluegrass Music Association's Momentum Vocalist of the Year.

As of May 2025 the band has spent 2 months at #1 in the Bluegrass Unlimited Monthly Album Chart!

If you like pure, heartfelt, beautiful singing and smooth, rhythmic, top notch picking, then you are sure to love Red Camel Collective!
Showtime 1pm & 6pm
Get those tickets soon!
🎟️ https://uppercovolunteerfirecompany.ticketspice.com/upperco-music-festival-2025?
We can’t wait to see y’all!

Upperco Bluegrass Festival 2025 is booked.Flyers will be available soon. Super excited.
02/08/2025

Upperco Bluegrass Festival 2025 is booked.
Flyers will be available soon. Super excited.

12/06/2024

We are saddened to learn of the passing of a dear friend Barb Kleinfelter. She passed on Dec 5th at age 82. Barb was a huge fan of bluegrass and was also a promoter. Her obit will appear in the Carroll County Times, or at Eline Funeral Home Finksburg.

Reminder Advance Sales Deadline is September 1st. Order tickets by mail or online
08/18/2024

Reminder Advance Sales Deadline is September 1st.
Order tickets by mail or online

Check out the 2024 Festival Flyer. Any Questions please refer to the contact info on the flyer. 🎵

07/02/2024

Wednesday, September 18th
Open Jam (inside) 5:00-9:30

Thursday, September 19th
12:00-12:50 & 5:00-5:50 – The Coal Fired Ramblers
1:00-1:50 & 6:00-6:50 – Sandpiper with Bob Perilla
2:00-2:50 & 7:00-7:50 – Ironwood Drive
3:00-3:50 & 8:00-9:00 – Williamson Branch
Dinner Break 4-5pm

Friday, September 20th
11:00-11:50 & 4:00-4:50 – Black Eyed Suzies
12:00-12:50 & 5:00-5:50 – Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike
1:00-1:50 & 6:00-6:50 – Troy Engel and Southern Skys
2:00-2:50 & 7:00-7:50 – Billy Harrison and Haywire
3:00-3:50 & 8:00-9:00– Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass

Saturday, September 21st
9:00am ** Bluegrass For Breakfast show inside (OPEN STAGE INSIDE – FESTIVAL JAMMERS)
11:00-11:50 & 4:00-4:50 – John O’Dell and Windy Ridge
12:00-12:50 & 5:00-5:50 – Lonesome Heart
1:00-1:50 & 6:00-6:50 – Re*****on Ryde/James King Tribute Band
2:00-2:50 & 7:00-7:50 – The Country Gentleman Tribute Band
3:00-3:50 - & 8:00-9:00 - The Seldom Scene

Check out the 2024 Festival Flyer. Any Questions please refer to the contact info on the flyer. 🎵
04/25/2024

Check out the 2024 Festival Flyer. Any Questions please refer to the contact info on the flyer. 🎵

01/13/2024

Sad news to hear of the passing of bluegrass musician Audie Blaylock. Audie played the festival many times and will surely be missed.

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16020 Carnival Avenue
Upperco, MD
21155

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+14103744111

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