DelFest
DelFest is an annual bluegrass music festival in Cumberland, Maryland, founded by the Del McCoury Band. It features camping, live performances, and a community-focused atmosphere.
Hotels near DelFest
DelFest takes place in Cumberland, Maryland-a gateway to the scenic Potomac Highlands. Most attendees stay at local hotels like the Fairfield Inn or Hampton Inn, both just minutes from the festival grounds. Others opt for on-site camping to soak up the round-the-clock bluegrass vibes and community atmosphere.
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Hampton Inn Cumberland
★★★★⯨
Distance 0.9 miles 109 Welton Dr Cumberland, MD (301) 729-4028 |
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cumberland
★★★★⯨
Distance 0.4 miles 21 North Wineow St Cumberland, MD (855) 816-6193 |
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Sleep Inn & Suites Cumberland-LaVale
★★★★☆
Distance 2.8 miles 13320 Ali Ghan Rd, NE Cumberland, MD (520) 433-4614 |
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Comfort Inn & Suites Lavale - Cumberland
★★★★⯨
Distance 3.9 miles 1216 National Hwy Lavale, MD (301) 729-6400 |
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The Inn on Decatur
★★★★⯨
Distance 0.3 miles 108 Decatur St Cumberland, MD (301) 722-4887 |
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DelFest customer service
Use any of the convenient means below to contact DelFest customer service.
| Phone | (301) 759-2930 |
| Web | https://delfest.com/contact |
| [email protected] |
DelFest Headquarters
High Sierra Music
132 E. 6th Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 759-2930
Returns
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Editor's Take
A sun-drenched valley in the Appalachian foothills, banjos ringing through the air, and the smell of campfires mixing with fresh mountain breezes ... that’s DelFest-a bluegrass pilgrimage founded by the legendary Del McCoury Band. Honestly? It’s less a festival and more a family reunion where everyone’s weird uncle happens to shred on mandolin.
Kinda wild how it’s grown since 2008-from a cozy gathering to drawing 15,000 folks yearly. But the soul hasn’t changed. You’ll still find Del himself casually jamming with rising stars backstage, or fans trading fiddle licks at 3 a.m. by the river. And the lineup? Always a masterclass: think Sierra Hull’s virtuosity one minute, Billy Strings’ psychedelic grass the next.
Notice how it balances tradition with surprises-like that year when Preservation Hall Jazz Band crashed a late-night tent set. Camping’s half the magic, too. RVs decked in fairy lights, pop-up pickin’ circles, kids chasing fireflies… it feels like a time capsule where smartphones fade and humanity resurfaces.
Truth is, you don’t just attend DelFest. You breathe it. And honestly? I think that’s why folks trek back yearly-even when muddy springs swallow their shoes.