2026 Green Mountain Oldtime Workshop Weekend in Cabot!

Press Release

2026 Green Mountain Oldtime Workshop Weekend May 29, 30 & 31 – Cabot, VT

Cabot Arts, in partnership with the Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture, is

pleased to announce the 3rd annual, Green Mountain Oldtime Workshop Weekend.

When: Friday, May 29th, Saturday, 30th, and Sunday, 31st

Where: Willey Building 3084 Main Street Cabot, VT 05647

Admission: Sliding Scale $10 – $60 / “Jam and Hang” by Donation

Info and Registration at: www.cabotarts.org / 802-793-3016

The 3rd annual Green Mountain Oldtime Workshop Weekend features a full weekend of Old-time Appalachian and Cajun and Zydeco music, with dances, workshops, concerts, jamming, food, and community.

The Workshop Weekend exemplifies the vibrant music culture that has developed in Cabot over the last ten years, attracting participants from throughout Vermont and New England.  This year’s performers and teachers include: the Ernest James Zydeco Band, The Moon Shells, Brendan Taaffe, Nate Paine, Matt Flinner, Jenny Monfore, Karen Taylor and Don Stratton. There will be a Zydeco Dance Friday night and a Square Dance Saturday night.

Venues include the Willey Building, plus workshop and jam sessions at Harry’s Hardware and the Cabot Village Common. On Sunday, Harry’s Hardware and the Willey Building Auditorium will host oldtime jam sessions.

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 30th – At the Willey Building

• Weekend Launch with Oldtime Jan Sessions and Community Potluck – 5pm
• Zydeco Dance with Ernest James Zydeco Band – 8pm

Saturday, May 31st

• Music Workshops at the Willey Building and Harry’s Hardware 12-6pm
• Jam Sessions at various locations throughout Cabot Village 12-6pm
• Teachers Concert 7-8pm
• Square Dance with the The Moon Shells 8-10pm

Sunday, June 1st

• Oldtime Jam Session at Harry’s Hardware 12-3pm

The Green Mountain Oldtime Workshop Weekend is a collaborative project between Cabot Arts and the Summit School of Traditional Music and Culture. The goal of this project is to revitalize fiddle traditions in Central Vermont.