The Annual Black Bear Music Fest is a 3-day celebration of America's rich and diverse musical heritage. From the soulful sounds of rock and blues to the heartfelt rhythms of folk and bluegrass, our festival brings together the genres that have shaped the nation's dynamic culture.

Join us as we feature Grammy Award-winning national artists, exciting up-and-coming acts on the brink of stardom, and beloved performers who have become fan favorites throughout the history of Black Bear. Plus, discover the incredible local talent that New England has to offer, all in one unforgettable weekend!

Schedule of Events

October 11, 2024

Main Stage

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Lucas Neil
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Glori Wilder
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Red Smith
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Tall Travis
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Cheryl Wheeler
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: The Currys
6:30 pm - 7:45 pm: Arm Chair Boogie
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm: Victor Wainwright and The Train

Acoustic Stage

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: The Midnight Anthem
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Scott Cook and Pamela Mae
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: The Rough and Tumble
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Meghan Cary
7:45 pm - 8:30 pm: The Decker Bandits

Workshops

1:15 pm - 2:15 pm: "Hands on" producing and song arranging
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm: Songwriting with Meghan Cary
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm: "On Deck Studio" Songwriters in the Round
5:45 pm - 6:45 pm: Sunset Song Swap - Songs From The Trail

Gazebo Stage

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm: Charlie Diamond
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm: Adelaide Punkin and Something Simple
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm: The Best Times
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: Julie Derrick

October 12, 2024

Main Stage

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Jason Ingriselli & The Miles North
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: Kerri Powers
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Goodnight Moonshine
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Johnny Longo & The Koolhead Blues Band
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Deb Talan
6:45 pm - 8:05 pm: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
8:45 pm - 10:00 pm: Le Vent du Nord

Acoustic Stage

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Drank The Gold
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Sean Magwire
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: King Kyote
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Mark Wahl
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm: The New Students
8:05 pm - 8:45 pm: Tall Travis

Workshops

11:15 am - 12:15 pm: Improv Workshop, with the Decker Bandits
Hosted by
The Decker Bandits

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: Songwriting with Shanna in a Dress
Hosted by
Shanna in a Dress

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm: Hand Percussion Workshop with L'il Chris
Hosted by
"Lil Chris" Cirullo

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm: Ukulele Workshop with Jon Concillio
Hosted by
Jon Concilio

5:15 pm - 6:15 pm: Sunset Song Swap
Hosted by
Shanna in a Dress
Meghan Cary
King Kyote

Gazebo Stage

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm: She's With Him
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm: Halley Neal
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm: Jessica Smucker
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm: Bruce T Carroll
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm: Red Smith

October 13, 2024

Main Stage

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Vance Gilbert
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Josh Joplin Group
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: The Way Down Wanderers
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm: David Wilcox
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Adam Ezra Group

Acoustic Stage

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Terra Coda
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Ash & Eric
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Two Crows for Comfort
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm: Shanna in a Dress
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm: WhiskeyTalk

Workshops

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Releasing Creativity Workshop with Goodnight Moonshine
Hosted by
Goodnight Moonshine

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Vance Gilbert's Amazing Performance Critique Workshop
Hosted by
Vance Gilbert

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Hand Percussion Workshop with L'il Chris
Hosted by
"Lil Chris" Cirullo

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunset Song Swap
Hosted by
Rachael Kilgour
Two Crows for Comfort
Andrew Dunn

Gazebo Stage

12:15 pm - 1:00 pm: The Decker Bandits
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm: The ToneShifters
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm: Tessa Brown
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm: Dustin Lowman

Date:
October 11-13, 2024

Location:
Goshen Fairgrounds, 116 Old Middle Street, Goshen, CT 06756

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