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Aug 5-9, 2026
Voted CT’s Best Festival by CT Magazine!
29th Annual
Welcome to Connecticut’s only multi-day bluegrass festival, set in the scenic hills of Litchfield County, CT. Podunk transforms Goshen into a lively celebration of bluegrass music and community. From seasoned bluegrass veterans to emerging talents, the festival promises a weekend filled with stellar performances, jam sessions, kids activities, round the clock field pickin’ and the warm camaraderie of a community brought together by a shared love for this timeless genre.
2026 PODUNK LINEUP
Wood Box Heroes
The Gibson Brothers
JigJam
Becky Buller
The Rick Faris Band
Downriver Collective
Crying Uncle
Songs From The Road Band
Donna Ulisse
The Price Sisters
The Asheville Mountain Boys
The Cody Sisters
Queen City Cut Ups
Ironwood Drive
The Dale and Darcy Band
PLUS MANY MORE on our 2 other stages
Thursday’s Band Competition Sponsored by Telefunken
Tickets On Sale Black Friday
Multiple Stages • Workshops • Kids Academy • On Site Camping • Hookups
Kids Activities • Band & Song Writing Competitions • Food and Craft Vendors •
Jams• Round the Clock Field Picking!!
Listen to our 2026 Spotify Playlist
Each August, outstanding local, regional and national bluegrass acts converge on the Podunk Stages and deliver an awesome festival experience. Our Main Stage festivities kick off on Thursday with our annual Band Competition sponsored by Telefunken.
Our Housatonic Stage features Bluegrass and Bluegrass friendly acts from around Connecticut and the region playing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday is Veterans Appreciation Day and the Band Competition sponsored by Telefunken! All Veterans (and Active duty too) will receive free admission and a meal. Thursday evening the Housatonic Stage will host an Open Mic and more!
Gates will open at 1 pm on Wednesday for early bird campers. Camp on site or come for the day or night using our close, ample parking.
There will be plenty to do for the whole family. Learn about our Camping, Family Fun Activities, and Vendors. Check out what else there is to do in the area on the CT Tourism site.
Podunk is proudly presented by the members of the Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival Inc.
Board of Directors.
2010 IBMA Event of the Year
Bird’s Eye View of Podunk
Aerial footage provided by M3Media Productions
Ground level look from Backstageview.com
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors
Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All contributions, less benefits of a certain value, are fully tax-deductible in accordance with the law (Tax ID #06-1457866).
