Schedule and Lineups
Everything is subject to change of course, and all timing is approximate. Rain or shine, but shine greatly preferred. 1st time Mountville performers noted by *. If you are enjoying an artist and want to “tip” them directly, we have all their Venmo & PayPal links here.
FRIDAY JUNE 19
4pm - Camping area opens
5pm - Gates open
6pm - EVENING CONCERT featuring:
- 6pm The Waychangers* (Loudoun Co. VA) - Longtime Mountville favorites Les & Stephanie Thompson join forces with Martin Fair and Jeff Edgin for a lively set of acoustic Americana.
- 7pm Cowpoke* (Leesburg VA) - eclectic trio of guitar, saxophones and drums crafts a catchy original Americana, folk and roots blend
- 8pm Spice Cake (College Park/Riverdale MD) - Yaya Patterson and Miles Spicer drop jaws with their eclectic blues, 20s & 30s songs and storytelling, and bring a new album in 2026
- 9pm Songwriters-in-the-Round featuring Michelle Swan* (Fairfax VA), Rachel May* (Baltimore MD) and host Lisa Taylor (Herndon VA)
After Main Stage (~10pm) - Moonshine Jams & Songwriter Circles begin (all welcome to participate)
SATURDAY JUNE 20
Noon - Gates reopen
1pm - SYCAMORE SONG CIRCLE beneath the big tree by the creek hosted by SHERRY STEWART (SUNNY@MIDNIGHT)
3pm - CONCERT featuring:
- 3pm Wayne Snow* (Charles Town WV) - alternative/indie singer-songwriter, guitarist and creative force behind Howling at the Earth
- 4pm Rachel May Trio* (Baltimore MD) - vulnerable, cheeky, and mystical rootsy soul-folk singer/songwriter
- 5pm Kipyn (Kai) Martin (Sykesville MD) - highly acclaimed non-binary singer/songwriter and Shenandoah native, also known for their Joan & Joni shows
- 6pm Jesse Ruben* (Atlanta GA) - lyrical singer/songwriter and founder of We Can Project. Sponsored by Focus Music
- 7pm Big Howdy* (Silver Spring MD) - all-star progressive bluegrass quartet featuring longtime Mountville favorite Randy Barrett along with Dede Wyland, Tom McLaughlin and Ira Gitlin
- 8pm Pat Wictor (Brooklyn NY) - fan favorite singer/songwriter & slide guitarist honors and extends rural blues & gospel traditions
- 9pm Andrew McKnight & Beyond Borders (Loudoun Co. VA) - our host band turns their closing set into a party!
After Main Stage (~10pm) - Moonshine Jams & Songwriter Circles begin (all welcome to participate)
SUNDAY JUNE 21
Thanks to our 2026 underwriters
We are hugely grateful to welcome back MCR Consulting as our Festival Underwriter this year!
We are also thrilled to welcome back these wonderful supporters as Performance Underwriters:
- Songwriter's Association of Washington
- Focus Music
- Moore Music in the House Concerts, Rockville MD
- Shamrock Music Shoppe, Purcellville VA
- Aldie Ruritan Club
- Tomy Wright and Man on a Line Music and Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise (FAME)
as well as our stalwart Heroes of Mountville:
- The Friends of Franklin Park Arts Center, Purcellville VA
Thanks to each of you for your generous support! Please visit their websites to learn more about each of these organizations.
If you are part of an organization or business interested in helping support Mountville, we have some great packages to connect you with our community from the stage and stream, our website and social media, and take-homes too. Please drop us a line soon so we can include you in all of this year's promotions.