Keynote Address: Monday, July 6 at 8 PM EDT. FREE - No registration required. In-person at WMC Alumni Hall, McDaniel College in Westminster, MD.

This evening event will illuminate the fascinating journey of this American roots-music icon through her songs, stories and reflections. Revered by old-time and bluegrass musicians alike, Alice Gerrard paved the way for countless aspiring women who continue to flourish and shape the music enjoyed by so many. Not just a voice, or singer, songwriter, or publisher or producer, Alice is indeed all of these things She will be accompanied by two great new old-time/bluegrass talents, Tatiana Hargreaves (fiddle) and Reed Stutz (mandolin and banjo). Don’t miss this signature event.

The 2026 Robert H. Chambers Award for Excellence in the Traditional Arts will be presented to Alice during the evening. Find out more about the Award HERE.