The DelFest Bluegrass Band Competition takes place each year during the festival in Cumberland, MD. The submission period is now over – thanks to everyone who participated! Eight finalists will be selected to attend DelFest by Friday, March 23rd. These eight bands will perform short sets on the Potomac Stage on Friday and Saturday of DelFest. A small group of judges will rate them on originality of material, musicianship, vocal performance, stage presence and audience response. The winner will receive a short slot on the Grandstand Stage on Sunday, May 27th, a cash prize, and will be offered an exposure slot at the 2013 DelFest.
The bands competing in the 2012 Bluegrass Band Competition are:
Friday
The Country Devils
The Halftime String Band
Half-Lit Bluegrass Band
The Speakeasy Boys
Saturday
Blue Mafia
Blue Ribbon Bluegrass Band
Circa Blue
HogMaw
Congratulations to the Mon River Ramblers, who will play on the Grandstand Stage this year as the 2011 Competition Winners!
Past Winners
2011: Mon River Ramblers
2010: Tussey Mountain Moonshiners
2009: The Hillbilly Gypsies
