Chautauqua Rails to Trails (CR2T) is proud to present the Mayville Bluegrass Festival, set for Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Big Inlet Brewing in Mayville, New York.

This full-day celebration of bluegrass music will bring together an outstanding lineup of regional talent, highlighted by Doerfel Brothers & Family – An MBF Reunion, along with performances by Beard and the Bird, Doug Yeomans & Mountain Run, Old Dawgs, New Tricks, Creek Bend, Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell, The Bluegrass Session Band, Water Horse, Bill Ward and Friends, Blue Mule, and the CR2T Bluegrass All Stars.

The Doerfel family’s connection to the Mayville Bluegrass Festival runs deep. In the early 2000s, during the festival’s formative years, Tom and Cheryl Doerfel brought their family band to the stage, featuring TJ, Ben, Kimberly, and Ed, with younger siblings joining in as the years went on. Their performances became a beloved part of the festival’s identity, embodying the spirit of family and tradition at the heart of bluegrass music. This year’s reunion comes full circle, as TJ returns to the festival stage with his own family, joining his brother Ben to carry that legacy forward for a new generation of festivalgoers.

Festivalgoers can enjoy a relaxed outdoor atmosphere with food trucks on site and camping available. Please note that coolers are not permitted. The event is family-friendly, with free admission for children under 12.

In addition to Saturday’s festivities, attendees are invited to return for a free Bluegrass Sunday show on August 16, extending the weekend celebration of music and community.

Tickets and Location

Presale tickets are available for $30 and can be purchased at Big Inlet Brewing (6169 Elm Flat Road, Mayville, NY) or online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mayville-bluegrass-festival–2026

Proceeds from the festival support the ongoing work of Chautauqua Rails to Trails, helping to maintain and enhance local trail systems while fostering community engagement through events like the Mayville Bluegrass Festival.