# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pickersfest in Centralia | Hosted by WAMA at Oakview Grange - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for WAMA Pickersfest again this year at Oakview Grange! We've got a great lineup of artists again for you this year including: - Jim Lauderdale - Jimmy Ritchey - Rio Con Brio - Chris Guenther - Dear Crow - The Cowchips - Eel Sallad NEW this year: Saturday night Contra Dance! ? Family-friendly, pet-friendly, and all ages welcome! ? Get updated info + tickets here: https://wamapickersfest.org/ WAMA Pickersfest also includes instructional workshops, genre jams, and plenty of pickin' and grinnin'! Check out the rest of the site to see details about the live bands, the workshop schedule, camping details, ticket info, links, and more. If you don't do workshops and don't jam, but are looking for something to do during the day, you can check out one of the two available Cornhole (Corn Toss) games. Get updated info + tickets here: https://wamapickersfest.org/ *** 2025 WAMA Pickersfest Genre Jams *** Our genre jams are always extremely popular and very well attended, with some people coming to the festival just to play in the jams. If you plan on playing in the Jams, you might want to bring a music stand. Chairs are available in the the Grange. NOTE: Some people have mentioned the folding chairs are a bit hard, so you might also want to bring a cushion. Celtic Music Jam Celtic music is a broad grouping of music genres that evolved out of the folk music traditions of the Celtic people of Western Europe. It refers to both orally-transmitted traditional music and recorded music. The styles vary considerably to include everything from traditional music to a wide range of hybrids. Old-Time Music Jam An old-time jam is, naturally, a place where folks get together to play old-time music. "Fiddle tunes" form the bulk of the old-time jam repertoire, but other songs may be played as well. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of potential tunes are in the Old-Time repertoire. This varies by region, but there are several dozen "standards" that will be known anywhere. Banjos, fiddles, and guitars comprise the primary instruments, but don't be surprised to find someone playing the bass, washboard, spoon, bones, jug, etc. You're bound to find people of all ages, walks of life, and ability levels. The atmosphere will almost always be welcoming. Click here to download Old Time Jam Tunes Pamphlet. (Printing should scale the pages.) Swing Music Jam This jam can include Gypsy Jazz, and Swing music, or simply swing. Swing is a form of popular music developed in the United States that dominated in the 1930s and 1940s. The name swing comes from the 'swing feel' where the emphasis is on the off–beat or weaker pulse in the music. Swing bands usually featured soloists who would improvise on the melody over the arrangement. Each year we have an awesome acoustic instrument raffle! The festival officially starts on Friday, but the jamming and camping begin on Thursday! Get updated info + tickets here: https://wamapickersfest.org/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/centralia/pickersfest-in-centralia-hosted-by-wama-at-oakview-grange/200030240872257 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, festivals, trips-adventures, camping, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 935 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Centralia - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: Oakview Grange #311 - **lat**: 46.75341 - **long**: -122.95077 - **full address**: Oakview Grange #311, 2715 N Pearl St, Centralia, WA 98531-5619, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pickersfest in Centralia | Hosted by WAMA at Oakview Grange - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/410613e4f95950930b8995d5f41c862a6ef9e603270dfd8d88cc68d25a5676c4-rimg-w1200-h1616-dcb8c8c8-gmir?v=1785696675 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pickersfest in Centralia | Hosted by WAMA at Oakview Grange being held? - **A:** Pickersfest in Centralia | Hosted by WAMA at Oakview Grange takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Oakview Grange #311, 2715 N Pearl St, Centralia, WA 98531-5619, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pickersfest in Centralia | Hosted by WAMA at Oakview Grange? - **A:** Pickersfest in Centralia | Hosted by WAMA at Oakview Grange is organized by Washington Acoustic Music Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pickersfest in Centralia | Hosted by WAMA at Oakview Grange is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Centralia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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