Calendar

May
5
Fri
2023
BLUE RIDGE UKEFEST @ Burke Arts Council, Morganton, NC
May 5 @ 9:31 PM – May 7 @ 10:31 PM

Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Christopher Davis-Shannon, Mim, the Dancing Fleas, and more!

Tickets are on Sale Now!
Early-bird (before December 31): $125
After January 1:  $140
Your ticket includes entry to all events: group workshops, jams, and open mics, lunch on Saturday, event t-shirt and welcome bag.
Additional Event T-shirt: $20
Companion Ticket: $10 (includes entry to the concert Saturday night)
(You’ll be charged sales tax and service charge at checkout)

May
19
Fri
2023
Monopole Mediterranean Ukulele Festival- Italy
May 19 @ 10:00 AM – May 21 @ 6:00 PM
Jun
4
Sun
2023
BLUE RIDGE OLD TIME CAMP- MARS HILL, NC @ MARS HILL COLLEGE
Jun 4 @ 6:00 PM – Jun 10 @ 10:00 AM

Cathy teaches intermediate banjo.
Marcy teaches intermediate/advanced mandolin.
Cathy & Marcy both teach ukulele.

Fabulous cast of other instructors. Additional mini classes available.
• Advanced Fiddle: Sophie Wellington
• Intermediate Fiddle: Tricia Spencer
• Advanced Banjo: Brad Kolodner
• Advanced Guitar: Kellie Allen
• Intermediate Guitar: Howard Rains
• Rhythm & Repertoire: David Bragger and Susan Platz
• Rhythm & Repertoire: Judy Hyman and Jeff Claus
• Harmony Singing: Suzannah Park
• Mountain Dulcimer: Karen Mueller

• Early Intermediate Ensemble (all instruments): Rachel Eddy

Jul
23
Sun
2023
Old-Time Week at Augusta (Elkins, WV) @ DAvis & Elkins College
Jul 23 @ 5:00 PM – Jul 28 @ 10:00 PM

There are fabulous instructors and classes. We’ll be teaching guitar, banjo, mandolin, and whatever, plus jamming, jamming, jamming!

Aug
11
Fri
2023
UKULELE TEACHER TRAINING DAY- James Hill, Cathy & Marcy @ Strathmore
Aug 11 @ 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Presented in conjunction with the 15th Annual UkeFest, we offer a full day of instruction and sharing in best practices for ukulele teachers of all levels. This Master Class will help beginning teachers as well as experienced teachers interested in expanding their teaching horizons.

Sessions include:

  • Tried and true teaching methods with James Hill
  • Adding backing tracks to your teaching with Marcy Marxer
  • Teaching Skill Sets with Drills with Cathy Fink
  • Round table discussion and Q&A with all instructors and a chance for teacher participants to share their expertise with the group.

As a UkeFest participant, you’ll also receive a 15th Annual UkeFest T-shirt to mark this great milestone!

Program subject to change.

DISCOUNT FOR UKEFEST PARTICIPANTS
Teacher training is $99 for UkeFest registrants! Add both UkeFest and Teacher Training to your cart to see the discount reflected. Note: Discount will be amortized across both events.

Aug
12
Sat
2023
15th Annual Ukefest at Strathmore- N. Bethesda, MD @ Strathmore Music Center
Aug 12 – Aug 16 all-day
15th Annual UKEFEST
REGISTERSat–Wed, August 12–16, 2023

$479 through May 15, 2023

It’s not too early to plan a strummer of a summer learning (or perfecting) your ukulele skills! UkeFest Artistic Directors Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer return along with James Hill, Lil Rev, and more extraordinary instructors for five days dedicated to this small-but-mighty music maker. Registration includes 8 hours of skill-based classes, 5 hours of choose-your-own classes, jam sessions, admission to the student and instructor showcases, and a grand finale Live from the Lawn performance. For those looking for intensive skill development, Strathmore’s UkeFest is the only program of its kind that offers an advanced track.

INCLUDED IN TUITION
  • 8 hours of skill-based classes
  • 5 hours of Choose Your Own class sessions
  • Jam sessions and ensemble work
  • Admission to the Student and Faculty Showcase Concerts (Sat and Sun)
  • 15th Annual UkeFest T-shirt
  • Cathy Fink
  • Marcy Marxer
  • James Hill
  • Lil Rev
  • Brittni Paiva
  • Anne Janelle