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, Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton, Jamie Fox, The Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee, Evie Ladin and your host artists Ken & Brad Kolodner and more TBA.
Friday, April 18
6-10:30pm
Kickoff Concerts in the Outdoor Pavilion and Indoor Atrium featuring New Dangerfield, The Canote Brothers, Tall Poppy String Band, Elizabeth Laprelle, Richie Stearns & Rosie Newton, the Alum Ridge Boys & Ashlee and Ken & Brad Kolodner.
Saturday, April 19
10am-11pm
The main event! Over a dozen hands-on workshops for players of all levels, a plethora of dazzling concerts spread across three stages, talks and interviews, a Family Square Dance and additional kids programming, as much jamming as your heart desires, food and drink vendors, and the capstone evening square dance in the pavilion!
Other Perks:
- TONS of space. There's plenty of room for jamming and spreading out during the concerts and workshops.
- Free Parking! There are 200 spaces on site with other lots nearby.
- Locally-sourced Food and Drink options.
- FREE Family Programming (Registration required) including a Family Square Dance and a special performances. Kids 12 & Under are free.
- This is a hybrid indoor/outdoor event. The views from the BMI are spectacular and we hope to take advantage of the wonderful Baltimore spring weather.
- Admission to the fest grants you access to the Museum and all it has to offer with its beautiful exhibits.
Ticket Options
On Sale Now - Early Bird Pricing Ends Jan 31
Supporter Pass - $200 *includes access to 4 workshops requiring advanced registration
Weekend Pass - $100 Early Bird / $115 after Jan 31 *includes access to 2 workshops requiring advanced registration
On Sale December 10 - Early Bird Pricing Ends Jan 31
Friday Night Pass - $35 Early Bird / $40 after Jan 31
Saturday Day Pass - $75 Early Bird / $85 after Jan 31 *includes access to 2 workshops requiring advanced registration
Saturday Day Pass without Workshops - $50 Early Bird / $55 after Jan 31
Saturday Night Square Dance and Concerts Pass - $20 Early Bird / $25 after Jan 31
Youth (13-18) Weekend Pass - $55
Youth (13-18) Saturday Only - $35
Kids 12 & Under - FREE
Buy tickets HERE
LODGING INFO HERE including hotel block info
FAQ
Interested in being a sponsor? Sponsorship INFO HERE
Interested in volunteering? Hang tight and we'll send out the official call for volunteers in February.
How do I register for workshops? All workshops Listed HERE require advanced registration. Only Supporter, Weekend Pass, and Saturday Pass ticket holders are eligible to register for these workshops. Upon purchase of one of your tickets, you will receive a confirmation email that will include a black button that reads "Manage Schedule." This will take you to the workshop scheduling page where you can register for your workshops.
*Below, please find the workshop schedule for Saturday. Supporter pass holders, Weekend pass holders, and Saturday pass holders will have access to workshops. When you purchases your pass, you will receive an email that will include a "Manage Schedule" button that will direct you to select the workshops you want to attend. Due to limited capacity in the workshops, we're limiting Weekend and Saturday Day Pass holders to two workshops and Supporter Pass holders to four workshops.
