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Promoting the appreciation of bluegrass music in Southern New England.

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Ocean State Bluegrass Festival slated for August 14-16, 2026

Bluegrass fans and pickers: mark your calendar for the Ocean State Bluegrass Festival to be held Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th at Frerichs Farm, 65 Kinnicutt Ave., Warren, RI. The event is sponsored by the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA) with generous support from The Carter Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. The event includes jamming for bluegrass musicians throughout the weekend, an open mic on Friday night, workshops and a show featuring four b

Apr 21

Scenes from the 2026 RIBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony

What a wonderful tribute to our 2026 RIBA Hall of Fame inductees and Bluegrass Pioneers on Sunday, April 12th at the Elks Lodge in West Greenwich, RI. Congratulations to Sal Sauco, Debbie Hall, Kevin Fennessey, and Spider Bridge! Thank you so much to all who came out to celebrate, those involved in planning and helping at the event, and to The Splinters for providing great entertainment. Here are some scenes from the event. Click on a thumbnail below to open the photo and scr

Apr 13

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RIBA Events

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Sun, May 17
Instructional Bluegrass Jam hosted by RIBA
Barrington United Methodist Church
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May 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Barrington United Methodist Church, 230 Washington Rd, Barrington, RI 02806, USA
Our monthly RIBA instructional bluegrass jam. All skill levels are welcome.
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Sat, May 30
The Bluegrass Pickin' Porch at Providence Porchfest 2026
Corner of Dana and Ivy Streets, Providence, RI
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May 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Corner of Dana and Ivy Streets, Providence, RI
Five local bluegrass bands will perform as part of the 2026 Providence Porchfest
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Sun, May 31
RIBA Board Meeting - May 31, 2026
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille
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May 31, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille, 2225 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886, USA
Anyone interested in becoming more involved in the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance is invited to attend a monthly board meeting.
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Fri, Aug 14
Ocean State Bluegrass Festival 2026
Frerichs Farm
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Aug 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – Aug 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
Frerichs Farm, 65 Kinnicutt Ave, Warren, RI 02885, USA
Bands, workshops, jamming, food and camping!
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