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.)
2022 Colorado Dulcimer Festival Cancellation
The Planning Team for the Colorado Dulcimer Festival had been looking forward to putting on a live festival next February, catching up with friends, making some new ones, and playing and enjoying lots of live dulcimer music. Events of the last...
2024 Colorado Dulcimer Festival
We are happy to announce that the Colorado Dulcimer Festival is returning in 2024! The festival will be held from May 2-4 at Saint James Presbyterian Church, 3601 West Belleview Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123.
May is a great time of year to visit...
2024 Festival Schedule
Come join us for the 2024 Colorado Dulcimer Festival , Friday-Saturday, May 3rd and 4th. And don't miss out on the optional Pre-Festival Classes Thursday, May 2th.
The Festival will be held at Saint James Presbyterian Church , 3601 West Belleview A...
CO Dulcimer Clubs, Groups, and Jams
Listed by state on DulcimerTab
Black Diamond Acoustic Society - Colorado Springs, CO
Making music with others is one of life’s simplest and truest joys. If you play an acoustic instrument or sing, join us each week for a different flavor of m...
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
ColoDulciFestInfo@gmail.com
To speak personally with a member of the Festival Crew, please include your phone number...
Contra Dance Band Tune List
THE MUSIC: There will be seven contra dance sets and a waltz. A link to the music follows each set description. There is also Mountain Dulcimer music in tablature .
Set 1 RRR: Whiskey Before Breakfast (D) -Nixon’s Farewell (D) -Liberty (D) PDF
Set...
Dulcimer Makers/Sales
Mountain
Janita Baker Blue Lion Instruments
Hammered
Jerry Reed Smith Song of the Wood
Russell Cook Masterworks
Denver Folklore Center
Festival At-a-Glance
19th Annual Colorado Dulcimer Festival
This page provides answers to most frequently asked questions and provides an overview of Festival logistics and content, with links to detailed information.
FESTIVAL DATES AND TIMES - Registration will open January...
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 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.
2024 Colorado Dulcimer Festival Poster will be available closer to the Festival.
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...
Instructor Highlights
Stay in Touch with Our Instructors
In support of our past instructors, we are offering information and links so that you can stay in touch with your teachers until we can meet again in person. Use the links provided to find out more about what they...
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 will be updating this information soon.
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...
More Instructor Links
The following are links to our local and past guest/out-of-state instructors and performers:
NOTE: HD = Hammered Dulcimer; MD = Mountain Dulcimer.
Colorado
Karen Alley (HD): email
Bonnie Carol (MD & HD)
Steve Eulberg (MD & HD)
...
Music Camps
Rocky Mountain Fiddle Camp, CO (includes HD classes)
Swananoa Gathering, NC
Sandbridge Dulcimer Workshops VA
Online Registration Is 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. There is no pre-selection for workshops. You can review the schedule a...
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:
Festival Directory — Dulcimer Players News (dpnews.com)
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 2024
The Colorado Dulcimer Festival brings you great musicians and teachers, including some who return to us every year (like festival founder Steve Eulberg) and others who come from around the country. Our artist roster includes national champions and people ...
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 - for any reason including...
Pre-Festival Classes
Pre-Festival Classes for Hammered Dulcimer and Mountain Dulcimer will be held on Thursday May 2 , 2024 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 with t...
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 O'Carolan...
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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Tablature for Contra Dance
Contra Dance Mountain Dulcimer Tablature:
Set 1
Whiskey Before Breakfast (D) TAB
Nixon's Farewell (D) TAB
Liberty (D) TAB
Set 2
Calliope House (D) TAB
Out on the Ocean (G) TAB
Old Favorite (G) TAB
Set 3
Road to Lisdoonvarna (Em) TAB
G...
The Colorado Dulcimer Orchestra
Winter is upon us, and it’s time to begin planning for the May Colorado Dulcimer Festival Orchestra Performance.
If you plan to attend the festival, I invite you to join us in playing multi-part music in a concert setting during the festival.
If you t...
Vendors
There are no Festival Vendors this year.
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 - 2024
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...
Workshop Schedules
2024 Workshop Descriptions will be announced soon.
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 reg...