6th Annual Festival
April 18-19, 2025
Baltimore Museum of Industry
Whether you're an Old-Time music veteran, a casual fan or wondering "what is Old-Time music?", the Baltimore Old Time Music Festival is a joyous, interactive and inspiring celebration of where this wonderful style of music exists today. Join your festival hosts and beloved local Roots musicians Ken & Brad Kolodner as they welcome you to the Baltimore Museum of Industry April 18-19th for a music celebration fun for all ages! Concerts, workshops, square dancing, jamming, food/drink vendors, kids programming and more on the gorgeous waterfront campus of the Baltimore Museum of Industry with stunning views of the Baltimore skyline. Join us! The festival is produced by the Center for Cultural Vibrancy.
Featured artists include New Dangerfield, The Canote Brothers, Tall Poppy String Band, Trish Fore & The Wildcats, Elizabeth Laprelle & Brian Dolphin, Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton, Jamie Fox, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee, Evie Ladin and your host artists Ken & Brad Kolodner.
Featured artists include New Dangerfield, The Canote Brothers, Tall Poppy String Band, Trish Fore & The Wildcats, Elizabeth Laprelle & Brian Dolphin, Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton, Jamie Fox, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee, Evie Ladin and your host artists Ken & Brad Kolodner.
Read a recap of the 2024 Festival in Bluegrass Situation HERE
The Baltimore Old Time Music Festival is produced in Partnership with the Center for Cultural Vibrancy (CCV). CCV sees strength and beauty in cultural diversity. A healthy community is one where cultural traditions are vibrant, dynamic, and resonant. Traditional arts and culture possess a unique ability to bridge cultural divides and humanize the “other.” The folk and traditional arts are not simply pleasurable diversions but at the very heart of how individuals express their connection to community, identity, and sense of place in the world.
Festival Sponsors
Photos by Casey Ryan Vock
"The Old Time Community needs a festival like this." - Tatiana Hargreaves
"I've wanted to see this happen in Baltimore for over 30 years. This makes me so happy to see. You done really good." - Eileen Carson Schatz
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ConcertsPremier Old-Time and Roots artists perform across multiple stages for a magical weekend of concerts.
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WorkshopsHands-on workshops available for seasoned vets and newbies from the country's finest musicians.
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Square DancePut on your dancing shoes for an epic square dance to close out the weekend. Fun for all!
The dance is held in honor of Eileen Carson Schatz. |
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JammingAll are welcome to join in on the venue-wide jamming scene for all levels. Grab your instrument and play!
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ConversationEngage with fellow attendees and performers as we delve into the complicated and nuanced history of this music we love.
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