For 28 years, music lovers have gathered at Fort New Salem for the Dulcimer Festival. Old friends gather and new friendships are formed on this annual summer event on the weekend of August 10-12. We feature music, vendors, evening concerts, Appalachian artisans and hands-on music workshops during the day for all levels of players. The workshops focus primarily on the mountain and hammered dulcimer with additional ones on other folk instruments and vocalization. Musicians from Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia lead the teaching. Workshop application are available by calling 304-695-2220 or on our site. Daily general admission for visitors touring but not participating in the music workshops is $7. Children 10 & under are free.
There are concerts on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM. Each concert is “coffee house” style concert features short sets by several of the workshop leaders. The concerts are included in the general admission.
Vendors will be available throughout the weekend to sell dulcimers and supplies. The Fort New Salem Visitor Center & Gift Shop will also be openfeaturing refreshments, gifts & crafts. Demonstrations on tinsmithing, blacksmithing, basket making and more. Event hours are: Friday Open at 5 PM with 7:30 Concert; Saturday open at 9 AM with 7:30 concert; and Sunday from 9:30- 3. On-site food service will be available on Saturday from 11 until the evening concert and Sunday from 11 to close.
All proceeds benefit Fort New Salem. For more information on Fort New Salem visit www.fortnewsalemfoundation.org or call 304-695-2220. This event is sponsored by the Fort New Salem Foundation, Martin Ventures LLC / EastGate Used Cars LLC, WBOY & WDTV, West Virginia Culture & History.
