The Great Northeast Jug Band Festival

Description

New England’s ONLY Jug Band Festival will highlight traditions from the 1920’s and 30’s, and the modern evolution of this good-time music. This event is free and open to the public at the Beer Garden at the Jason Russell House (7 Jason St, Arlington, MA 02476). Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy performances by three of the region's best Jug Bands! New this year -- the festival will feature a Makers Tent, highlighting home-made and cigar box instrument builders!

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Back in 2025! Join us the night before at Donut Villa for an Open Jug Band Jam! More details below. 

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Jason Russell House Beer Garden is presented by the Arlington Historical Society and Jason Russell House. Craft Beer by Arlington Brewing Company!

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RAIN LOCATION (PERFORMANCE + JAM ONLY): Arlington Community Center in the Main Hall, 27 Maple St Arlington, MA