This event is in the past.It took place on May 2, 2026 at The Freight.


Kick off summer with two days of banjo-pickin' joy at The Freight. Grammy winner Laurie Lewis co-curates concerts alongside workshops and open jams where beginners and pickers alike can join the fun.
Intimate live venue
Grammy-curated lineup
Beginner-friendly workshops
All-ages festival
Tips
🪕"Only 500 seats so no bad seat in the house"
🎻workshops welcome all skill levels
🚊BART station half a block away
BBF: Saturday Jam
Downtown Berkeley


Kick off summer with two days of banjo-pickin' joy at The Freight. Grammy winner Laurie Lewis co-curates concerts alongside workshops and open jams where beginners and pickers alike can join the fun.
Intimate live venue
Grammy-curated lineup
Beginner-friendly workshops
All-ages festival
Tips
🪕"Only 500 seats so no bad seat in the house"
🎻workshops welcome all skill levels
🚊BART station half a block away
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