Wolves & People Farmhouse Brewery and the Chehalem Cultural Center are gearing up to bring Newberg another unforgettable weekend of music, craft beverages, and community as the Newgrass Brews & Bluegrass Festival returns March 13–14, 2026. Festival passes are officially on sale, with a limited-time presale price of $99 available through November 21, 2025.
What began as a one-day gathering of pickers and fans has grown into a full two-day celebration featuring 12 standout national, regional, and local acts. The expanded festival continues its mission: showcasing the next wave of bluegrass talent while embracing the food, drink, and welcoming spirit that define the Willamette Valley.
“Newgrass is our love letter to the modern bluegrass movement—and to Newberg,” says Christian DeBenedetti, Newberg native and founder of Wolves & People Farmhouse Brewery, who launched the festival in 2025. “We’re bringing together blazing pickers, soulful songwriters, and the kind of warm, community hospitality the Willamette Valley is known for. Come for the music; stay for the sense of place.”
The newly constructed 214-seat LaJoie Theatre and the Grand Ballroom will once again serve as the festival’s home base. Headliners Shadowgrass (Galax, Virginia) lead a dynamic lineup that also includes The Fretliners, Never Come Down, Two Runner, Magoo, Skillethead, Josh Cole Band, Corral Creek, Dadweed, Filthy Skillets, Mountaintop Sound, and Moon Mountain String Band.
Beyond the stage, festival-goers can immerse themselves in the bluegrass experience through open jam circles, hands-on workshops led by members of Never Come Down, and Moon Mountain String Band’s popular “Instrument Petting Zoo.” Craft beer, wine, and cider from throughout the region round out the festivities.
Families will find plenty to enjoy as well, including a community pancake breakfast and a dedicated Kid Zone for children ages 3–12.
“At last year’s Newgrass Festival, we were thrilled to see the community come together for a weekend of incredible music, dancing, and celebration,” says Sean Andries, Executive Director of the Chehalem Cultural Center. “This year, we’re expanding to two days and inviting even more people to discover Newberg during the shoulder season. Our hope is for Newgrass to become a tradition locals and visitors look forward to every March.”
Festival passes are available now at newgrassfest.com, with presale pricing of $99 through November 21, 2025. Prices increase to $139 beginning November 22. Single-day tickets and workshop passes will be released in early 2026.
