We have lots of photos of past Festivals, beginning with Festival 2014—when the Crew took the reins from Steve Eulberg (see Past, Present, and Future), and then previous festivals (in chronological order).
Our thanks to all the folks behind the cameras who have chronicled our history so beautifully.
Festival 2015
Festival 2014
Caliente! Jam with all kinds of instruments . . .
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A workshop in progress . . .
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Steve Eulberg performing on the Mountain Dulcimer . . .
See more 2014 Festival photos.
Previous Festivals
(In chronological order, beginning with the 2nd Festival in 2005.)
2020 Advance Registration is now closed.
Limited at the door registration will be available.
Full 2-day registration fee includes the following:
6 workshop sessions with renowned instructors, for all levels
Jam sessions on both Festival days, with different jams for all skill levels...
2020 Festival Schedule
Come join us for the 2020 Colorado Dulcimer Festival , Friday-Saturday, February 7th and 8th. And don't miss out on the optional Pre-Festival Classes Thursday, February 6th.
The Festival will be held at Saint James Presbyterian Church , 3601 We...
CO Dulcimer Clubs, Groups, and Jams
Listed by state on DulcimerTab
Loveland Heart Strings Jam Group (Hammered & Mountain Dulcimers) meets the 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. at Loveland's Hall of Faith Church (2707 N Wilson Ave., Loveland, CO 80538). Before coming,...
Concerts
Every year, each day of the Festival is capped off with an evening concert from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. The concerts feature the Festival's Performers & Instructors —including Guest Artists, as well as our local performers and instructors. Both concerts tak...
Contact
If you have questions or would like more information about the Colorado Dulcimer Festival, you can contact us as follows:
By email
[email protected]
To speak personally with a member of the Festival Crew, please include your phone number...
Dulcimer Makers/Sales
Mountain
Bonnie Carol
Daniel Worden
Janita Baker Blue Lion Instruments
Hammered
Jerry Reed Smith Song of the Wood
Russell Cook Masterworks
Denver Folklore Center
Festival At-a-Glance
17th Annual Colorado Dulcimer Festival
This page provides answers to most frequently asked questions and provides an overview of Festival logistics and content. Links to more detailed information are included.
What are the Festival dates and times?
Friday...
Festival History
The Colorado Dulcimer Festival has become a Colorado tradition. This page celebrates the Festival’s history, including each year's logo, featured guest instructors/performers, and contest winners (when applicable).
NOTE: With our new setup as a non-profit c...
Festival Instructors/Performers
The following are links to our local and past guest/out-of-state instructors and performers:
NOTE: HD = Hammered Dulcimer; MT = Mountain Dulcimer.
Colorado
Karen Alley (HD): email
Bonnie Carol (MD & HD)
Steve Eulberg (MD & HD)...
Festival Photos
We have lots of photos of past Festivals, beginning with Festival 2014—when the Crew took the reins from Steve Eulberg (see Past, Present, and Future ), and then previous festivals (in chronological order).
Our thanks to all the folks behind the c...
Festival Posters
We would love your help to spread the word about our Festival and the evening concerts that are open to the public.
2020 Colorado Dulcimer Festival Poster: Image PDF
2020 Colorado Dulcimer Concerts Poster: PDF
2020 Colorado Dulcimer Fest...
Festival Registration Fee Assistance
One of the goals of the Colorado Dulcimer Festival is to promote a vibrant and growing community of Dulcimer players and enthusiasts, including those for whom the Festival’s cost is a challenge. Festival organizers may be able to waive a portion of t...
Jam Sessions
Jams are a fun and important part of the Festival experience. All participants from beginner through advanced players are welcome to attend the Open Jam Sessions on Friday and Saturday.
And don't miss the Jam Session Friday night featuring our concert...
Jam Tunes & Resources
This page provides downloadable sheet music files (in pdf format) for Jam tunes that we have played (or at least wanted to!) in our Colorado Dulcimer community. Over the years, our guest performers and instructors have contributed to this collection,...
Lodging
We've made arrangements with the following hotel close to the Festival Venue to provide a block of rooms at a discounted rate for Festival attendees. The hotel is within a 10-minute drive from the venue, is smoke-free, and offers complimentary hot bre...
Meals
We strongly encourage you to eat your meals on-site—they provide an excellent opportunity to personally meet and socialize with instructors and to discover new friends.
On-site catered lunch and dinner are served both days of the Festival for an additional f...
Music Camps
Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp, CO (includes HD classes)
Swananoa Gathering, NC
Sandbridge Dulcimer Workshops VA
Open Stage
"Open Stage" is a part of the Festival that is both fun and instructional. It's an opportunity for you to experience performing to an audience—an audience of Festival attendees that is SUPER supportive.
Performances can be solos or group efforts. Tun...
Other Dulcimer-Related Links
Dulcimer Player News
Cimbalom World Association
Other Festivals
Other festivals, listed in alphabetical order:
Listed by state on DulcimerTab
Kentucky Music Week
Moons & Tunes Wilderness Trips
New Mexico Dulcimer Festival, Albuquerque, NM
Red River Dulcimer Festival, Red River, NM
...
Past, Present, and Future
The Past . . .
The Colorado Dulcimer Festival was founded by Coloradan musician extraordinaire Steve Eulberg based on a simple realization: “I saw a need.” He saw that there was no regular event gathering dulcimer players between Canada and Mexico, Kan...
Performers and Instructors 2020
The Colorado Dulcimer Festival includes great performers and instructors who teach classes, perform, and help everybody enjoy the music!
In addition to our out-of-state Guest Artists we welcome our list of local Festival regulars (in alphabetical order) ...
Policies: Refunds, Online Registration
The following are our policies regarding refunds and online registration.
If you have any questions about these policies, please Contact us.
Refund Policy
Our registration fee refund policy depends on when you request a refund.
Before midnight,...
Pre-Festival Classes
Pre-Festival Classes for Hammered Dulcimer and Mountain Dulcimer will be held on Thursday February 6, 2020 from 1:00-4:00pm. These are optional classes that are not included as part of your Registration fee, and are reserved and paid for directly w...
Sheet Music Online (Free)
Carpilation Jam Tune Book (homework from annual Carp Camps )
Folk Tune Finder
O'Neill's Sheet Music of Ireland
The Session
Glenn Weiser's Collection of Traditional Celtic, Old Time and Bluegrass Tunes
Complete Works of Turlough...
Song Circle and Festival Contra Dance Event
Song Circle
Between workshops on Friday come join in the Song Circle, which is like a vocal jam. We go around the room, taking turns picking songs for everyone to sing. Everyone won't know every tune, at least for the first verse, but the melodies a...
Sponsors
Our Deepest Gratitude to all of our sponsors!
If you would like to be a sponsor for our Festival, please Contact us by email.
Denver Folklore Center - Everything for the acoustic musician.
Dulcimer Players News - The only magazine dedicated...
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The Colorado Dulcimer Orchestra
Fall is coming and, once again, it's time to begin planning for the February Dulcimer Festival Orchestra performance!
If you plan to attend the festival in February, I'd like to invite you to join us in playing multi-part music in a concert setting during...
Vendors
2020 Festival Vendors - Stop by the Festival, visit with these amazing Dulcimer builders, then try out their beautiful instruments:
Ann and Bob Sears, 719-269-9122
Willie Jaeger, Jubilant Bridge , Denver, CO, 303-278-8449
Ethany & Steve...
Venue
The Colorado Dulcimer Festival takes place at:
Saint James Presbyterian Church
3601 West Belleview Avenue
Littleton, CO 80123
Note: This is the location for the event only. For correspondence leading up to the event, please use our USPS mailing ...
Welcome to the Colorado Dulcimer Festival
All of us with the Colorado Dulcimer Festival crew send our greetings to our friends, and also our hopes that you have been able to stay well and healthy during these difficult times. Our memories of the 2020 Festival are still warm, and they keep ...
Workshop Descriptions - 2020
One of the most exciting parts of the Colorado Dulcimer Festival is the opportunity to participate in workshops with local and nationally renowned Dulcimer players and experts, teaching both Hammered Dulcimer (HD) and Mountain Dulcimer (MD) as well as...
Workshop Schedules
Two detailed schedules are provided to help you select which workshops to attend: one for Hammered Dulcimer (HD) , and one for Mountain Dulcimer (MD) .
Note: These .PDF's will be included in your registration packet available as you check-in.
Each of ...