Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, is home to DelFest, one of the nation’s premier bluegrass music festivals. Our region is packed full of opportunities worth exploring, so we invite you to come early or stay late, because four days of music is much more fun when you add in all of the experiences that exist in our mountains. .DelFest is Allegany County’s premier bluegrass festival, celebrating the rich legacy of Del McCoury, with world-class musical collaborations from some of the best-known names in bluegrass music, all within a family-friendly and distinctly unique atmosphere. DelFest 2024 returns to its roots for a Memorial Day Weekend festival in Mountain Maryland, May 23-26, 2024. Hosted by Del McCoury and family, DelFest 2024 welcomes to the stage the Del McCoury Band, the Travelin’ McCourys with Lukas Nelson, Greensky Bluegrass, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sierra Ferrell, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Leftover Salmon, and many more musical acts playing around the clock for nearly four days.
Delfest
Website: https://www.mdmountainside.com/delfest/
Address: Allegany County Fairgrounds
11400 Moss Avenue
Cumberland, MD 21502
MAIN BOX OFFICE
Allegany College of Maryland – Continuing Education Building
12401 Willowbrook Road
Cumberland, MD 21502
Allegany County Shuttle
Allegany County Shuttle follows the Allegany County Green Line Route and is open to the public. The shuttle bus can stop at any location along the designated route.
DelFest Weekend:
Thu, Fri: 5:15 pm – 12:15 am
Sat, Sun: 2:15 pm – 12:15 am
Offsite Parking
On-site Parking Passes (4-day, 3-day Passholders Only)
Parking Passes are required for all on-site parking (limited quantity available). You must have a 4-day or 3-day Pass to purchase. Walk-in tent camping is in separate area from on-site parking. Entry day/time is associated with ticket type (for example, three-day pass holders may enter Friday; two-day pass holders may enter Saturday). Please visit the FAQ page for ticketing information.
Off-site Parking
Off-site Parking Passes are available for purchase. It is located at Allegany College of MD (box office location). Free shuttle service to the fairgrounds will be available.
- Multi-Day Passes – All multi-day festival-goers must proceed to the main box office first for wristband exchange before proceeding to the Fairgrounds. No overnight camping in off-site parking lot.
- Single Day Parking – If you are coming just for the day and do not plan to camp, single day parking at the Allegany College of MD (Thu, Fri, Sat) will be available.