October 10-12: The Ramble Festival

Camp Ramblewood, Darlington, MD

Website: https://www.ramblefestival.com/

Tix: https://www.ramblefestival.com/tickets

The Essence of The Ramble Festival

Nestled amid the tranquil woodlands of Darlington, Maryland, The Ramble Festival is a soul-stirring, three-day music experience that prioritizes community connection as much as the soundtrack. Held at Camp Ramblewood, the festival brings together good people who share a love for great, heart-forward music in an atmosphere infused with warmth and authenticity. Creative, environmentally mindful, and deeply welcoming, The Ramble delivers not just performances but shared experiences that echo long after the last note fades. 

The 2025 Festival: Dates and Headliners

The 2025 edition returns from October 10–12 and promises a vibrant weekend filled with soulful grooves and ecstatic vibes. This year’s headliners include the spirited California Honeydrops, the genre-blending pack Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, and the bluegrass virtuosos The Infamous Stringdusters.  The lineup also extends across emerging local and regional talents—artists like Cris Jacobs, The Brothers Comatose, High Fade, Natalie Brooke, The Plate Scrapers, Naptown Brass Band, and many more—ensuring a rich tapestry of musical styles and storytelling threads.

Festival Vibe and Anticipated Experience

More than a concert series, The Ramble Festival is a “forever festival” in the making—a gathering where music lovers find their tribe under open skies, dancing beneath the trees. Fan testimonials often describe it as a “vibe-centric” festival where even the kickoff pre-party under the stars creates lasting memories. Expect not only multiple stages and camping but also thoughtfully curated late-night sets, vendor villages, workshops, and immersive communal moments that reflect the festival’s creative and inclusive ethos.

What’s New for 2025

This year, The Ramble promises enhancements like streamlined check-in through a pre-festival “Preamble” party at Hopkins Farm Brewery in Havre de Grace on October 9—an infectious warm-up night featuring festival favorites like The Dirty Grass Players and Uncle Kunkel's One Gram Band. 

Full weekend passes include access to stages, camping, vendor areas, and late-night programming—underscoring the festival’s inclusive spirit (kids under 12 attend free). All attractions are designed with the principle that “everyone is a VIP.”