Events

 Join us on **Saturday, July 18, 2026** at Brewery 99 for a full day of bluegrass music, workshops, community, and fundraising.

Supporting a Great Cause

All proceeds raised before and during the event — with one exception — will be donated to the Scottish Rite Masons Foundation on behalf of the RiteCare Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program. This program provides critical speech, language, and reading therapy services for children across North Carolina.

This charity was selected in honor of our bass player (and pork provider), Adam, who is an active Mason and passionate supporter of the organization’s mission.

The only exception is that participating bands will be allowed to accept tips and sell merchandise during the festival to help offset travel and performance expenses.

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Morning Workshops – 9:00 AM

We are excited to offer two special workshops beginning at 9:00 AM. Each workshop is $40 per person, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Scottish Rite Masons Foundation.

Jam Skills & Technique Workshop

Susan West and Leslie Dare will lead an all-levels workshop focused on improving jam skills, timing, technique, and confidence in group playing.

Registration:
https://wernickmethod.org/event/ld-sw-2026-07-newbern.

Advanced Flat-Picking Workshop

Andrew Childress will lead an advanced flat-picking workshop for players looking to elevate their guitar skills. Think fast runs, clean technique, and high-energy picking in the style of Billy Strings.

Andrew is an active-duty Navy musician based in Jacksonville and an exceptionally talented guitarist.

Registration:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdBAR.../viewform

Workshop registration links can also be found in the featured section of our Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1He41PgE9G/

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Live Music Lineup

Music kicks off around **1:00 PM**. Each band is scheduled for approximately 45 minutes, with time between sets for changeovers and a little bluegrass fellowship.

*1:00 PM – Brewery 99’ers

A collection of talented local musicians made up of many of the regulars from our monthly jams.

[Brewery 99’ers Facebook Group]: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/188ruobaSH/

*2:00 PM – Lonesome Tide Drifters

A bluegrass trio from Surf City featuring two musicians who regularly jam with us at Brewery 99.

[Lonesome Tide Drifters Facebook Page]: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574069543095

*3:00 PM – Billy and the Kids

A family bluegrass band from Richlands. Billy and his four children perform throughout the Southeast bringing traditional bluegrass and family harmonies to audiences across the region.

[Billy and the Kids Facebook Page]: https://www.facebook.com/bandkbluegrass

*4:00 PM – Andrew Childress and Band

After teaching the morning workshop, Andrew and his bandmates from the Jacksonville area will take the stage for an afternoon set full of impressive picking and musicianship.

*5:00 PM – Mac and Mary McCoy

Mac and Mary McCoy are a husband-and-wife duo from New Bern joined by a talented backing band. Mac is well known throughout the area for his bluegrass performances and vocals.

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After the Music

Once the scheduled performances wrap up, we’ll likely keep the instruments out for an informal jam session — or at the very least sit around, enjoy a beer, and celebrate a great day of music and community together.

We're celebrating the best season of the year! Oktoberfest! This year we are curating a vendor fair that highlights small businesses in Eastern NC (Counties include: Craven, Pitt, Jones, Lenoir, Beaufort, Onslow, Carteret, and Pamlico) . This event will showcase goods that are made in ENC by those who call it home.

Event Details:
Vendor Fee: $30 (non-refundable)
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Rain Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
Location: 1030 Pollock Street, New Bern, NC 28562
Application Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026

Apply HERE. Accepting online applications only.

Vendor Requirements:
You must live in Eastern NC (Counties include: Craven, Pitt, Jones, Lenoir, Beaufort, Onslow, Carteret, and Pamlico
You must make your product in Eastern NC (Counties include: Craven, Pitt, Jones, Lenoir, Beaufort, Onslow, Carteret, and Pamlico
If you meet these requirements, we will notify you about your eligibility to participate in the event.

**Please be aware of scammers! Danielle Shaw is the point person for this event. Brewery 99 will NEVER contact you using a personal account. Brewery 99 will NEVER ask you to pay a vendor fee online. Payments must be made in person at Brewery 99.