The inaugural Sisters Folk Festival Bluegrass Jam Camp will take place June 23-26, 2022 outside at the Sisters Art Works building. The 4-day program will focus on musicianship and collaboration through ensemble practice and performances for the traditional bluegrass instruments of guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and bass. Topics will also include music theory, singing, and harmony. Led by members of the professional Colorado-based bluegrass band FY5, plus guest instructor Eli West, the camp will explore the role of instrumentation in a bluegrass format and provide opportunities to form bluegrass ensembles. The ensembles will learn collaboration and performance skills, culminating in a final concert by the camp participants that will be open to the public.

On Saturday June 25, as part of the Bluegrass Jam Camp, FY5 and Eli West will perform a free community concert at Fir Street Park in downtown Sisters.

Our "pay what you can" model ensures no one is limited to attend for financial reasons! Choose to "pay it forward" to support others in need.

Refund less $50 fee if cancelled by 4/23 (60 days); 50% refund less $50 fee if cancelled by 5/23 (30 days). No refunds after 5/23/22.

If camp is cancelled by Sisters Folk Festival Inc. full refunds will be issued to all campers.

FAQs:

1. Is there a minimum age to participate? Yes, participants must be at least 18 years old.

2. Where can I stay? On site dry camping is available for tents and small RVs (less than 25'), with porta-potties, potable water and handwashing stations provided. Jam campers may also elect to stay in lodging in the town of Sisters or camp elsewhere. We encourage you to check out our Where To Stay page under the festival menu at www.sistersfolkfestival.org for recommendations or to call the Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce at (541) 549-0251. There are numerous vacation rentals in Sisters through Air BnB, VRBO, Vacasa, etc. We strongly encourage campers to investigate those options well in advance, as accommodations book up early in Sisters.

3. Are meals provided? There will be a community-building BBQ on the second night. Campers are on their own for all other meals. The camp location is located within walking distance to several restaurants and food trucks..

5. Can I arrive early? No.

7. Can I bring my spouse/partner with me if they are not participating in camp? They are welcome to camp with you, but cannot attend any of the Jam Camp programs with the exception of performances. Please note, additional campers will be subject to the $50/person camp fee.

8. Can I bring a pet? Only service animals are permitted at Camp.


For questions OR to be added to the waitlist contact:
• Jam Camp Director: Dave Ehle Dave@sistersfolkfestival.org, 541-588-7066