Pickin' in the Pines - September 16-18

When: September 16-18, 2022
Hours: 
Friday: Gates at 10am, Music from 11am – 9pm
Saturday: Gates at 9am, Music from 10am – 9pm
Sunday: Gates at 8:30am, Music from 9am – 5:30pm
Where: Pepsi Amphitheater

Pickin’ in the Pines is an award-winning bluegrass & acoustic music festival first held in 2006. It was founded by FFOTM members in the beautiful mountain town of Flagstaff, Arizona. The festival honors the interests of the diverse membership of FFOTM, featuring the best traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, complemented by other styles of acoustic music and dance. Pickin’ in the Pines was voted “Best Festival” in 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2021 by readers of the Arizona Daily Sun.

Although bluegrass music is a primary focus of our festival, we also feature other forms of acoustic music such as old-time music, Celtic, gypsy jazz and more. To see this year’s stellar roster of talent visit our Lineup page. The festival also features educational workshops and a band contest, all in a family-friendly setting.

Our beloved attendees and talent come locally from Flagstaff, regionally from all around the Southwest, nationally and beyond. Camping and jamming are also a big part of the Pickin’ in the Pines experience. Please visit our Camping page for more information.

2022 Daily Schedule

Friday, Sept. 16
The Infamous Stringdusters
The Lil Smokies
AJ Lee & Blue Summit
Special Consensus
Foghorn String Band
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Cadillac Mountain
Ace Slim

Saturday, Sept. 17
The Grateful Ball
Brothers Comatose
Travelin’ McCourys
Mile Twelve
Appalachian Road Show
Trischka, Molsky, & Daves
AJ Lee & Blue Summit
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road

Sunday, Sept. 18
Dan Tyminski Band
Jerry Douglas Band
Appalachian Road Show
Mile Twelve
Special Consensus
Band Contest Finals

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