Charm City Bluegrass Festival

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MusicBaltimore
DatesDates TBA · Usually MayCheck locally before booking
DurationSpringEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsIn its active years, the festival earned
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Charm City Bluegrass Festival in Baltimore

Charm City Bluegrass Festival, founded in 2013 and originally called Charm City Folk and Bluegrass Festival, brought national headliners like Billy Strings and the Infamous Stringdusters to Baltimore each spring, most recently at the Baltimore Peninsula waterfront. Visit Baltimore's official listing confirms the festival did not return in 2025, and no verified announcement of a 2026 edition could be found, so its current status is uncertain.

Jordan August and Phil Chorney of the Baltimore Music Agency founded what they called the Charm City Folk and Bluegrass Festival in 2013, launching it at Union Craft Brewery's grounds with a lineup headlined by Tony Trischka and Tim O'Brien that sold out its debut year.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

In its active years, the festival earned real genre-world credibility fast, winning the International Bluegrass Music Association's Momentum Award for Event of the Year and Baltimore Magazine's Best Festival honor within its first few years, an unusually quick ascent for a young regional festival

02

The mystery stays covered

Its dedicated Bluegrass Academy tent, offering free lessons and artist talks alongside the main stages, gave it an educational dimension beyond a typical concert lineup, and its lineups over the years pulled in some of the genre's biggest current names, Billy Strings, Jerry Douglas, Ricky Skaggs, and Sierra Hull among them, punching well above what a decade-old regional festival usually attracts

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's defining traditions were its two-stage format pairing national headliners with regional acts and its Bluegrass Academy tent offering free instructional lessons and artist talks

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a structure that earned it the International Bluegrass Music Association's Event of the Year Momentum Award early in its run

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually May

Getting around

For Charm City Bluegrass Festival, plan transport around the exact Baltimore venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

When active, an outdoor lawn or waterfront pier venue in April or May, variable spring weather with possible rain; casual clothing, a light jacket for cool evenings, and a blanket or lawn...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Charm City Bluegrass Festival, stay near the part of Baltimore you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map39.29 N, 76.61 WOpen in Google Maps

Baltimore, MD

Nearest airportBWI — Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
TransportFor Charm City Bluegrass Festival, plan transport around the exact Baltimore venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Charm City Bluegrass Festival, stay near the part of Baltimore you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Charm City Bluegrass Festival?

Charm City Bluegrass Festival is listed for May · Spring. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Charm City Bluegrass Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Baltimore, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Spring is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Baltimore, MD

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually May
Source statusOfficial source linked
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