A Celebration of Bluegrass, Roots and Americana Returns to Cumberland, MD, Memorial Day Weekend

Article Contributed by Ariel Rosemberg | Published on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

DelFest, the premier bluegrass and roots music festival founded and hosted by bluegrass icon Del McCoury and his family, is thrilled to announce the initial 2025 artist lineup.

Returning to the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland this Memorial Day Weekend (May 22-25, 2025), DelFest promises four days of world-class music, community and celebration.

With Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys as the festival’s anchors, the hosts are excited to welcome a stellar roster of artists from across the bluegrass, Americana and roots music spectrum, including:

    Sierra Ferrell

    Larkin Poe

    The California Honeydrops

    Railroad Earth

    Asleep at the Wheel

    Dan Tyminski Band

    Kitchen Dwellers

    Darrell Scott String Band

    Larry Sparks

    The Steel Wheels

    Mountain Grass Unit

    Clay Street Unit

    The Last Revel

    Steve Poltz

    JigJam

    Dré Anders

    The Wilson Springs Hotel

… and many more to be announced

MC'd by the incomparable Joe Craven, DelFest 2025 will feature unforgettable performances and experience, including unique artist collaborations, late-night jams and family-friendly activities, making it a true gathering of music loving families and musicians alike.

“We’re beyond excited to bring this incredible lineup to our fans including DelFest staples and some acts that are new to our event,” said Del McCoury. “Every year, DelFest is a celebration of the music we love and the community we’ve built. We can’t wait to share this weekend with everyone.”

Full on-sale for DelFest 2025 is Wednesday, December 11 at noon EST, including multi-day passes, DELuxe VIP packages, RV Passes, DelFest Academy and more. Onsite camping is included with all multi-day passes allowing fans to fully immerse themselves in the DelFest experience. Additional onsite and off-site parking options are also available.

About DelFest:
DelFest was founded in 2008 as a way to bring together the best of bluegrass, Americana and roots music in a family-friendly, welcoming environment. With the beautiful Allegany County Fairgrounds as its home, DelFest has become a beloved tradition for fans and artists alike, offering a weekend of unforgettable performances, collaborative jams and a celebration of community through music.

For more information, visit www.delfest.com