Welcome to Olympickin' - Bluegrass, Bikes and Beer!
September 18th, 2027 at the Quilcene Lantern (mark your calendars!)
Sweater Weather Stringband is proud to present a one day bluegrass festival on the Olympic Peninsula, Olympickin'! This event will be at the Quilcene Lantern on September 19th, 2026. This event will feature bluegrass bands from throughout the region, a group gravel bike ride, and kegs of beer from local breweries.
We are pleased to announce that this event is non-profit and we are partnering with the Andy Mackie Music Foundation to bring musical instruments and education to the youth of the Olympic Peninsula!
Date: September 18th, 2027 (camp out and drink coffee and jam in the morning on September 19th in the Milkshed)
Gravel bike ride: 10 am
Music: 2 pm - 11 pm
Camping on site is available for $20
Jamming: All day/night long
Ticket link:
Stay tuned for ticket link
IMPORTANT NOTES: Ages 12 and under are free. If affordability is at all an issue for you, feel free to purchase the lower cost ticket option. Camping is separate from your admission ticket.
2026 SCHEDULE
10 am: meet up for bike ride depart at lantern
12:01 pm: Doors. Yard games. Bikers return.
2 pm Union City Council
3 pm Claire Willow & Elise Snoey
4 pm Georgia Strait Bluegrass: Scroggins, Sircely, Strand and Kilianski
5 pm Square dance
6:30 pm dadweed
7:45 pm Sweater Weather Stringband
9 pm Broken Compass Bluegrass
LINE-UP FOR 2026
Broken Compass Bluegrass: (Northern California)
Broken Compass Bluegrass has been recognized for their tight arrangements, tasteful playing, & distinguished songwriting. BCB includes Kyle Ledson, Django Ruckrich, Mei Lin Heirendt, & Sam Jacobs. Though still youngsters, they are no strangers to the music industry. All four are seasoned performers, multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, & singers.
Dadweed: (Portland)
dadweed is an acoustic trio based out of Portland, OR. Reimagining pickin' and thumpin' by blending elements of jazz/folk/pop/R&B within a traditional bluegrass lens, their sets explore a wide variety of styles and dynamics – with a focus on improvisation – showcasing both covers and originals.
Leaning heavily into three-part vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumentation, dadweed strives to redefine what's possible in bluegrass. The trio has toured throughout the west coast since 2024, appearing at festivals, venues, and private events, which led to them being named one of Willamette Weekly’s best new bands of 2025. dadweed released their self-titled EP in 2024, their single “pitter patter” in 2025, and will continue to release new music throughout 2026.
Sweater Weather Stringband featuring Abby Mae: (North Olympic Peninsula)
With members drawn together from all across the Salish Sea by a mutual love of traditional music and knitwear, Sweater Weather String Band blends old-time, honky-tonk, Celtic, and indie rock influences into a style that has been likened to “the frolicking of sheep before a thunderstorm.” Formed from a series of jams and impromptu gigs, the band quickly developed a wildly danceable sound that’s been heard at festivals, folk dances, and bars throughout the Northwest.
Abby Mae is a longtime friend and musical collaborator who used to perform with Joey and Hayden in the band Abby Mae and the Homeschool Boys. We are THRILLED to get her back on stage with us!
Claire Willow & Elise Snoey: (Bellingham & Seattle)
Cellist and songwriter Claire Willow weaves a performance of original and traditional folk songs on both guitar and cello, centered around themes of connection with each other and with nature. Her writing is influenced deeply by Celtic & Americana traditions, seeing folk music as an expression of our wild and ancient roots to the earth. Elise Snoey is an exceptional fiddler!
Georgia Strait Bluegrass: Sircely, Kilianski, Strand & Scroggins
Bluegrass supergroup bringing together pickers from around the region! Featuring mandolin maestro Matt Sircely, guitar guru Mark Kilianski, bass boss Martin Strand and brilliant banjoist Jeff Scroggins. Expect fun.
Hot tunes and quality bluegrass from the south hood canal!
Square Dance with caller Dave Thielk!
Dancing to hard-driving fiddle music and boot stomping banjo! Tap your toes and do-si-do!
Ticket link:
Click here for TICKETS to OLYMPICKIN'
SPONSORS FOR 2026:
Sequim Bike Studio, First Fed, Peninsula Bottling Co., and Port Townsend Arts Commission!
BIKE RIDE for 2026
(leaving lantern at a bit after 10 am. Show up before to drink coffee and hang out and show off your bike!)
The bike ride is FREE and open to the public. It is approximately 20 miles total. It will depart from the Quilcene Lantern and head down to the beach at Tarboo bay before climbing up to Tarboo lake. After hanging out at the lake we'll return to the Quilcene lantern for music. It will feature dreamy backroads, coffee, snacking, and (weather permitting) swimming at Tarboo lake!
ROUTE MAP LINK: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57158235?via=SbwbRJ1EvAkMANyrXY45yQ
Please email Joey Gish (mrjosephgish@gmail.com) with any questions!
OLYPMICKIN' 2025 WAS A BLAST!
Lineup from 2025
Rattlin' Bones
Union City Council
Rainshadow Stringband
Robert Sarazin Blake
Square dance with Bex Bee and the Old Growth All-Stars
Hemlock Revival
weater Weather Stringband
Fog Holler
SPONSORS: Washington Conservation Action & Jacob Wright Realty
FAQ's:
Q: Will there be jamming space?
A:YES! There will be spaces set up for jamming all day (even during performances).
Q: Are dogs allowed?
A: We love dogs, but the venue does not allow dogs. Please do not bring your dogs to Olympickin'.
Q: Will there be food and drink?
A: There will be food vendors on site! The Quilcene lantern bar also has some food options as well as beer, wine and cider. There will be kegs of beer from local breweries as well!