DelFest
- Dates
- May 27 to 30, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Allegany County Fairgrounds
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Nov 10, 2026
DelFest returns to Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland, MD, May 27 to 30, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
DelFest is a bluegrass and roots festival celebrating the legacy of Del McCoury, held at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, Maryland, about two and a half hours from Baltimore and Washington. The 2027 edition runs May 27 to 30. The organizer says it began as a family-friendly festival offering world-class collaborations and a showcase for new talent with a down-home feeling. Expect traditional sets, special guest sit-ins, tributes to Del McCoury and smaller stage appearances, plus the DelFest Academy, a four-day bluegrass school the days before. The fairgrounds sit beside the Potomac River in the Appalachian Mountains.
How it works
Tickets are on sale, and the event window runs from Thursday May 27 at 10 am to Monday May 31 at noon. Music plays all day on several stages, including the Grandstand Stage and Potomac Stage, with a Vending Faire, food court and KidZone. Late Night shows start around 12:15 am in the DelFest Music Hall and need a separate ticket, though GA+ and DELuxe holders get in with their wristband. All sales are final and the event runs rain or shine. Pets are not allowed.
Who it suits
This suits bluegrass, folk and jam fans who want a long camping weekend, and families, since the organizer calls it family-friendly and runs a KidZone, yoga classes and a Family Camp with quiet hours from 10 pm to 10 am. Musicians can bring acoustic instruments for campsite jams. The grounds have permanent restrooms and showers. Visitors should plan for cool nights and rain, and leave pets at home.
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Listen
Tap an artist to play them right here.
No official playlist linked yet. Find DelFest on Spotify.
Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport PIT.
How do I get to DelFest?
By car
Most people drive to DelFest. The nearest major airport is PIT, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
The Capitol Limited runs Washington, DC (Union Station) to Chicago and stops at Cumberland Station, about 3 miles from the fairgrounds, the practical rail option for DCA/IAD-side arrivals (no direct rail link exists from PIT itself).
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Intercity coach from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station or Pittsburgh Airport to the Cumberland Train Rail Station or Allegany College of MD stop. Onboard Wi-Fi, power outlets, and reserved seating available.
Book / infoFlixBus operates a Pittsburgh, Cumberland route; extra legroom, private outlets, restrooms and free Wi-Fi are standard on FlixBus coaches. Exact fare/duration weren't visible in the static route-hub page, use the search tool on the linked page to price a specific date.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
No official DelFest or venue page mentions Uber/Lyft pickup zones. Allegany County Fairgrounds is a rural venue and the county's own travel page lists three local taxi companies instead. Treat this as the taxi/rideshare mode for the PIT, Cumberland leg or local trips; app-based rideshare availability in Cumberland itself is unconfirmed.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Prepay via Tixr. On-site Vehicle Parking Pass is required for all on-site parking and is limited-quantity; requires a 3-day or 4-day Festival Pass. Vehicle re-entry IS permitted with the pass. Off-site overflow parking is at Allegany College of MD with complimentary 24-hour shuttles to the fairgrounds gate; no overnight camping is allowed in the off-site lot. Prices are shown on the festival's ticket page.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Cumberland. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at DelFest?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 3
Marked 15' x 20' Car Camping Pass sites in a designated area (across the railroad tracks on entry); each person staying in/around the car also needs a separate multi-day festival pass; re-entry (ins and outs) permitted.
Multiple RV pass tiers exist: Standard RV Parking w/ Electric (up to 40', 30-amp, shared hose bib, no re-entry unless extra pass bought), Creekside RV Pass (up to 32', 30-amp + shared water), Family Camp RV Pass (up to 40', power + water, quiet hours 10pm-10am), Full Hookup RV Pass (18'-40', power+water+sewer), Dry RV Parking (up to 40', no utilities), G-Run RV Parking (up to 32'), and Jumbo RV Passes (40'+ or 30'+ 5th wheels, spaces up to 50'). No dollar prices confirmed on the official static page.
No separate 'van' pass tier exists, the official RV parking rules explicitly fold passenger vans and sprinter vans into the RV Parking requirement for any vehicle 18' or longer, so vans use the same RV pass tiers listed above rather than a distinct product.
Where can I stay near DelFest?
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Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is DelFest 2027?
May 27 to 30, 2027
Where is DelFest held?
Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland, MD.