DelFest 2022 Returns To Memorial Day Weekend For 2022 And Announces Initial Lineup

DelFest 2022 Returns To Memorial Day Weekend For 2022 And Announces Initial Lineup

Jason Herman
December 16, 2021

Can everyone let out  big ol' "DELYEAH!," because DelFest just announced the triumphant return of 14th annual festival!  Music lovers  will once again be able to make the pilgrimage to the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD, to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in spectacular fashion.  DelFest 2022 will take place May 26-29, 2022. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow, December 17th, at 10AM with special holiday pricing for the 4-day passes.

DelFest is the beloved genre-spanning festival brainchild of McCoury Music and High Sierra Music and is pleased to announce that after a two-year hiatus due to COVID, the music of Del McCoury and friends will return to the DELightful festival grounds!

Located along the Potomac River in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, and was personally chosen by Del, the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD (2.5 hours from Baltimore and D.C.) serves as the ideal location for DelFest. The fairgrounds are conveniently located near four major airports and can be easily reached by rail or road. The city of Cumberland, MD, is a welcoming host offering multiple hotel options, a charming downtown, and great amenities that include biking, fishing, and kayaking, as well as a steam train engine and museum, and interesting dining options. Come for the music, and perhaps stay an extra day to explore the area offerings, which are well suited for music fans and outdoor enthusiasts alike. 

Festival hosts The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys, will be joined by Railroad Earth, Bela Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, Watchhouse, California Honeydrops, Sierra Hull, Anders Osborne & Jackie Green, Cabinet, Cris Jacobs, Della Mae, and The Lil Smokies.  We expect as the festival date draws closer that more spectacular artists will be added to the lineup. So stay tuned to DelFest socials for a few fun surprise additions to the lineup, as well as a full list of DelFest’s famed Late Night programming in the coming months.

DelFest 2022 Initial Lineup

In addition to traditional stage sets by these world-class artists, attendees can again expect to see one-of-a-kind collaborations, special guest sit-ins, various tributes to Del McCoury and his musical legacy, and intimate appearances from the aforementioned artists. Delfest will, as usual, be immediately preceded by the 3-day DelFest Academy hosted by The Travelin’ McCourys and other all-star players.

Tickets will be available for purchase tomorrow, December 17, 2021, at 10 AM EST.  This sale includes 4-day passes at a special holiday price of $230.50 (limited number available, when they are gone, they are gone).  On-site RV passes (again, a very limited number of these exist), on-site vehicle passes, DELuxe experience packages, DelFest Academy, and Glamping packages will also be on sale tomorrow.  

Regardless of whether you attend, please show your support to DelFest by purchasing merchandise on their website. These purchases help support and fund this wonderful festival which, like many other organizations, has endured much financial hardship over the last year.

We cannot wait until Memorial Day Weekend for some Del-centered goodness where we can shout DelYeah and lovingly greet each other once again with a Delbow! If you are as excited about DelFest as we are and want to save a little money and have something extra special to smile about during the holidays, we encourage you to act fast, as the limited-time holiday pricing will not last. Dare we say, DelFest tickets may be the perfect last minute holiday gift for yourself or a loved one.

Can’t wait until May for Del-centered goodness? Refresh with and relive the magic of DelFest on the festival’s Youtube page. 


Performance Details

Performance Details

Performance

Details


Thursday, May 26, 2022

through

Sunday, May 29, 2022


Allegany County Fairgrounds

11400 Moss Ave.

Cumberland, MD 21502

(Google Maps Link)


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Payment Plans Are Available


health check icon Venue Health & Safety Protocols

While it is impossible to predict the twists and turns of this pandemic, we can expect that Covid will still very much be a part of our lives. We must make decisions about the event that will provide the safest environment for the staff, artists, volunteers, and the general public. To that end, DelFest reserves the right to require proof of vaccination and/or negative PCR test prior to gaining entrance to the festival. In addition, there may be mask requirements for indoor venues. All sales are final regardless of which, if any, Covid protocols are put in place.

More details about specific requirements will be announced as the festival approaches.

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About the author

Jason Herman

A 24x7 member and Photo Editor of DC Music Review. Jason has been passionate about music since his earliest days and is especially excited about the music scene around his adopted hometown, Washington DC.

Capturing the magic of hundreds of concerts and countless music festivals under his belt, you can find him at concerts around the country but especially in his adopted hometown of Washington, D.C. Before turning his lens to music, Jason followed professional cyclists around the U.S. Domestic Circuit and tallest mountains of Europe.


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