Bluegrass Pride Camp 2026

Join us on the stunning Oregon coast for a week of music, community, and celebration at the very first Bluegrass Pride Camp! Nestled in the historic town of Astoria at the Charlene Larsen Center for the Performing Arts and other locations throughout downtown Astoria, this immersive camp brings together bluegrass lovers of all backgrounds to learn, play, and connect in a joyful, inclusive environment.

Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or refining your stage-ready skills, we’ve got you covered. Our camp features multiple tracks for different proficiency levels in:

• 🎻 Fiddle

• 🎸 Guitar

• 🪕 Banjo

• 🎤 Voice

• 🪕 Mandolin

• 🎻 Upright Bass

• ✍️ Songwriting

Led by a stellar lineup of instructors who are not only master musicians but also passionate educators, Bluegrass Pride Camp is designed to meet you where you are—and help you grow. Expect hands-on workshops, one-on-one instruction, collaborative jams, nightly concerts, and the kind of camaraderie only music can create.

All identities, expressions, and skill levels are welcome. At Bluegrass Pride Camp, we’re here to make music and make space—for everyone.

📝 Call for Instructors - Apply here!

We are currently seeking instructors in banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, upright bass, voice, and songwriting to join our incredible faculty. Camp BGP centers queer joy, musical excellence, and inclusive education, and we’d love to have you join us for this historic week.

🤝 Call for Volunteers - Apply here!

Bluegrass Pride Camp can’t happen without the help of our incredible community—and we’d love for you to be a part of it! We're currently seeking enthusiastic, reliable volunteers to support various aspects of the camp from June 20–26, 2026 in beautiful Astoria, Oregon. 

Volunteer opportunities include: event set up/breakdown, artist hospitality, marketing & graphic design, planning committee, fundraising, event coordination/logistics.