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Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Ramble Picnic Returns for its 52nd year!
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June 30, 2025
Pack Your Car and Head to the 52nd Bluegrass Ramble Picnic!
Sunday, Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dwyer Memorial Park in Little York, NY
Calling all Bluegrass fans and anyone who loves a good time during our Central New York summer! Mark your calendar for Bill Knowlton’s 52nd Bluegrass Ramble Picnic, the longest-running bluegrass music festival in New York and New England. It’s a time for people of all ages to enjoy a day filled with great bluegrass bands from far and wide, performing in a beautiful Cortland County lakeside setting.
Attendees will enjoy live music from 14 bluegrass acts, all of whom donate their musical services. Jam sessions will also take place around the venue. Food will be available for purchase, but picnic-goers are also welcome to their own. Additionally, there will be a raffle featuring a brand-new guitar generously donated by Ithaca Guitar Works as the prize.
2025 Bluegrass Ramble Picnic Bands:
- Annie Ol’ Thyme
- Atkinson Family
- Delaney Brothers (host band)
- Gospel Way
- Brett Howland
- Joe LaMay & Sherri Reese
- Lonesome Road Ramblers
- McWilliams Hardware
- New Snip City
- Playing in Traffic
- Right Brothers
- Salmon River Boys (who have played at every BGR Picnic!)
- Simmerin’ Stew
- Unholy Alliance
For newcomers, Bill suggests the following:
1. Bring a chair, blanket, and your favorite snacks
2. Plan to arrive early if you want front row seats!
3. There will be food & beverage vendors, so be sure to bring cash!
4. Bring a camera to capture the day
5. Fun for everyone, from 1 to 100+!
Follow Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Ramble on Facebook for the latest updates!
And don’t forget to tune in for Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Ramble every Sunday at 9 p.m. on Classic FM and 6 p.m. on Community FM.
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