DelFest 2027 will once again take place at Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD. The event, which is slated for Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-30) will include appearances by The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys. In addition, the first round of participating artists has just been confirmed.
The festivities will also include appearances by Sierra Ferrell, Leftover Salmon, Maggie Rose, Yonder Mountain String Band, Dogs in a Pile, The California Honeydrops, Dan Tyminski Band, Keller & The Keels, Steep Canyon Rangers, Davisson Brothers Band featuring Billy Contreras, JigJam, Junior Sisk & Rambler’s Choice, Joe Craven and many others yet to be announced. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday 11/18.
Meanwhile, an all-new DelFest Does Dead vinyl offering has been announced and a pre-order is currently underway for the release, with a portion of proceeds to benefit the Rex Foundation, the charitable organization founded by members of the Grateful Dead in 1983.
Last year’s initial installment drew on a number of performers from DelFest 2025 who interpreted the music of the Grateful Dead. DelFest Does Dead, Volume 2, will present music from the 2026 edition of the event. Artists include: Travelin’ McCourys, Toy Factory Project, Blackberry Smoke, Maggie Rose ft. Sierra Hull, The Infamous Stringdusters, Peter Rowan, Shadowgrass ft. Heaven McCoury, Magoo, Gilbert Lee, Falco & Book, Buffalo Rose, and Sierra Hull.
The complete tracklist appears below:
Side A
Scarlet Begonias – The Travelin’ McCourys
They Love Each Other – Toy Factory Project
U.S. Blues – Blackberry Smoke
Side B
Sugaree – Maggie Rose ft. Sierra Hull
Jack Straw – The Infamous Stringdusters
Cold Rain & Snow – Peter Rowan
Side C
Mr. Charlie – Shadowgrass ft. Heaven McCoury
Peggy-O – Magoo
Uncle John’s Band – Gilbert Lee
Side D
Wharf Rat – Falco & Book
Samson & Delilah – Buffalo Rose
Black Muddy River – Sierra Hull
