Neal Peck Memorial New Talent Stage

The festival includes an open showcase stage for musicians of dulcimer, ukulele, harp, autoharp, and other traditional instruments. Pre-registration is strongly suggested - simply review the schedule on this page and then click the SIGN UP button below to request a stage time. Once confirmed, your name and biographical info will be displayed.

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DULCIMER PLAYERS: Download information HERE


Stage Schedule as of April 23, 2026

Sat 10:00    OPEN

Sat 10:30    OPEN

Sat 11:00    OPEN

Sat 11:30    OPEN

Sat 12:00    Jam with Greg Rouse

Sat 12:30    Jam with Greg Rouse

Sat 1:00    OPEN

Sat 1:30    Pete Cholewinski with David Patterson

Pete Cholewinski is a singer/songwriter and acoustic guitarist. His music is a fresh mix of folk, country, and roots, pairing poetic but relatable lyrics with strong guitar rhythms and fingerpicking. Pete enjoys sharing his music at open mics and released his first album late last year. Pete is joined by David Patterson on autoharp. David is a musicologist who - among myriad musical interests - emcees for the Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band in Chicago.

Sat 2:00    Jam TBA

Sat 2:30    Jam TBA

Sat 3:00    Sweet Melody Strings

Sweet Melody Strings was started in 2019 by Mary Jensen. The group came together and has grown as Mary teaches people how to play the hammered dulcimer. Based in the Racine Wisconsin area they meet the first and third Saturday every month at St Michaels Episcopal Church in Racine WI. Other instruments included are mountain dulcimer, bowed psaltery, guitars and bass ukulele. Sweet Melody Strings welcomes any acoustic instruments.

Sat 3:30    OPEN

Sat 4:00    Jam with Chris Foss

Sat 4:30    Jam with Chris Foss

Sun 10:00    OPEN

Sun 10:30    OPEN

Sun 11:00    OPEN

Sun 11:30    OPEN

Sun 12:00    Jam with Greg Rouse

Sun 12:30    Jam with Greg Rouse

Sun 1:00    OPEN

Sun 1:30    OPEN

Sun 2:00    Jam with Chris Foss

Sun 2:30    Jam with Chris Foss

Sun 3:00    Jam with Elwood Ukuleles

Sun 3:30    Jam with Elwood Ukuleles

Sun 4:00    CLOSED

Sun 4:30    CLOSED