Bluegrass and Butterflies

01/11/2026

Bluegrass & Butterflies Update

After much reflection, we’ve made the difficult decision that Bluegrass & Butterflies will not take place next year.

Unforeseen headwinds made it impossible to plan the kind of event our community deserves. We are deeply grateful to ECEC, our artists, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who helped make this festival so magical.

While the future is uncertain, we remain open to what may be possible in another form.
Thank you for the music, the memories, and the community we built together. 💚🦋

09/28/2025

Some additional photo memories: please post your favorite photos and tag Bluegrass and Butterflies.

09/16/2025

Hi all, if you are feeling the post-festival crash after the highs of Friday and Saturday nights, here are some highlights:

https://youtu.be/G3gLqWUIrDQ?si=dDE1VSb2j4mDFV80

Awesome instrumental song by Muddy Souls at Bluegrass and Butterflies in Elkton, Oregon 9/12/25

09/16/2025

🌿🦋 A Huge Thank You from Bluegrass & Butterflies! 🎶💙

This festival happens because of incredible people who pour their time, skill, and heart into it:
• The staff at the Elkton Community Education Center, especially Marie & Deb. Thank you for the facilities and for supporting us before and during the event.
• Chris Sparks, our tireless Traffic Control & Campground Lead.
• Bear, for taking a massive parking shift.
• Sarah Perfetto Woods, Kidz Zone founder!
• Linda Levitt, for wise advice and for powering our jam sessions and workshops.
• Ronald G. Thompson, for relentless publicity and the Instrument Zoo.
• Carmen Mathews, for 7 Devils stage sound & lights (all donated, thank you!).
• The Outlanders, for supporting the jams and running the band scramble.
• Annette & David, for running the wine 🍷 booth.

And to the many volunteers (and those who stepped up to volunteer even if we didn’t get you plugged in): your quiet work—hauling, setting up, cleaning, guiding, smiling—made the magic happen. We see you. We appreciate you. 🫶

♥️

09/14/2025

Gospel hour happening at the amphitheater at 10 AM!

Join our local Elk Creek Ramble with special guests.

09/14/2025

Coffee at the Bravewood near main stage and the Lions breakfast above going on now! Small selection of pastries left over at the Lion’s breakfast.

09/14/2025

💛 The final day of Bluegrass and Butterflies is here, and we’re closing it out in style. 🎶✨
Here’s Day 3 — make the most of it, and soak up the last bit of festival magic.

Thank you for another great year!

09/14/2025

Wish I could describe all the emotions of hosting this festival. So grateful to everyone who helped, especially with the Jams and the kids programs.

09/13/2025

Jam sessions starting now! Go check it out at the shady cove near the library.

09/13/2025

The first ever musical petting zoo was so much fun! It’s an instant classic. Thanks to every that helped organize it.

09/13/2025

bravewoodbeanery sings for tips! Come get some coffee!

09/13/2025

Starting now:

10am @ Shady Cove
Moon Mountain String Band's Instrument Petting Zoo

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10am & 11am ® 7 Devils Stage
Bluegrass Workshops