Bluegrass Dulcimer Day 2026
A Day of Workshops, Community Resourcing, and Support for people who play Mountain and Hammered Dulcimer
What: An educational gathering to celebrate performers, instructors, and equip players of hammered dulcimer.
When: February 28, 2025 9 am to 7:45 pm CST
Where: Here, using Zoom (log in in the top right corner and then click on the Workshop Page at the Bottom of the menu)
This day will feature:
1. (6) hour-long Workshops by respected Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer teacher-players
2. An Opening Forum to meet our Instructors hosted by
3. Participant Interaction / Open Mic / Conversation / Optional Breakout Rooms
4. A Closing Jam led by the instructors.
5. A Library of Bluegrass Backing Tracks
6. Archive videos of the day's workshops and events.
Workshop Faculty
Rick Thum
"Tag"
from Missouri
Erin Mae Lewis
"Bluegrass Mountain Dulcimer Virtuosa"
from Kansas
Benjamin Barker
"Pete Wernick Quote"
from South Carolina
Elaine Conger
"tag"
from Tennessee
Mark Alan Wade
"tag"
from Ohio
Susan Trump
"tag"
from New York
What is Bluegrass?
Bass,
Chop,
Melodies,
Harmonies,
Licks,
Repertoire
This day is designed to be an interactive experience with a dedicated opportunity for players to interact with each other and share the music and bluegrass styles they've been exploring on mountain and hammered dulcimers.
REGISTRATION will Open On December 31st.
NEED TECHNICAL SUPPORT?
Erin Mae Lewis and Steve Eulberg are here to help.
Festival Technical Support
" Technology is our friend!"
Erin Mae will be available before the event to provide technical support.
email: erin.dulcimer@gmail.com
phone: (785)614-4061
Steve Eulberg will be available throughout the day to provide technical support.
email: steve@dulcimercrossing.com
phone: (970)222-8358