Welcome to Olympickin' 2.0 - Bluegrass, Bikes and Beer!
September 19th, 2026 at the Quilcene Lantern
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 19th, 2026 (with special Sunday morning bluegrass set on September 20th)
Gravel bike ride: 10 am
Music: 2 pm - 11 pm
Camping on site is available for $20
Jamming: All day/night long
Ticket link:
Click here for TICKETS to OLYMPICKIN'
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 a separate from your admission ticket.
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: (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.
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 brillian 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'
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
BIKE RIDE for 2025 (2026 will be different TBA):
(leaving lantern at 10 am. Show up before to drink coffee and hang out)
The bike ride is FREE and open to the public. It will be a 25 miles out-and-back from the Quilcene Lantern down to the beach at Linger Longer in Quilcene. It will feature dreamy backroads, coffee, snacking, and (weather permitting) swimming at Linger Longer!
Check out the route map below from last year:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55595267
MORE TO COME!!
Please email Joey Gish (mrjosephgish@gmail.com) with any questions!
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!