The DCBU Festival Is Cancelled

Regretfully, the DC Bluegrass Union (DCBU) is cancelling its 2020 DC Bluegrass Festival and Mid-Atlantic Band Contest scheduled for March 28th.

We recognize the importance of social distancing in the effort to contain transmission of the novel coronavirus. This same recognition is reflected in the decision of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington DC to close its churches until conditions warrant re-opening them. This action applied to our venue at The Falls Church Episcopal.

DCBU makes this announcement with great appreciation for our artists, sponsors, and patrons. To arrange a refund of payments or purchases you have made for the Festival or Band Contest, please send a request by email to dcbuacct@gmail.com and include the name that should appear on the refund check, along with your mailing address. We will appreciate your patience in receiving your refund. Note that Eventbrite will not process refund requests for our event from its ticket site.

Because DCBU is an all-volunteer non-profit, we invite supporters to consider treating their payments as donations. Should you choose that option – and we thank you! – you may request a letter from us that acknowledges your charitable gift. Please make your request to dcbuacct@gmail.com and provide your name(s) and mailing address.

–DCBU Board of Directors

8th DCBU Festival Announced



DC Bluegrass Union presents its 2020 Festival on Saturday, March 28th, 2020. It’s a one-day event featuring bluegrass performances on stage from noon til nine and open jamming throughout, all kicked off by our annual Mid-Atlantic Bluegrass Band Contest. The location is The Falls Church Episcopal, 115 E. Fairfax Street, Falls Church, VA 22046 – a great venue for music, in downtown Falls Church, in short walking distance of food and beverage of all sorts.

We’re pleased to announce these terrific artists:
Our headliner is perennial favorite and 7-time IBMA award winner, Claire Lynch. Joining her and her band are Man About a Horse, 2018 IBMA Momentum Award winner, and The Gina Furtado Project. Each band will perform an afternoon set and an evening set, so plan to come and spend the whole day – all for a rock bottom ticket price of $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Even better, Earlybirds who act by December 30th can get their worm for just $25! For more information and updates on tickets, click here or visit Eventbrite.com.