Strathmore's UkeFest Goes Virtual Aug. 14-19: How To Register

BETHESDA, MD — UkeFest, an annual festival that celebrates all things ukulele, is going virtual this year.

Strathmore's event will now take place online from Aug. 14 to 19. Tickets are $175 and registration is required.

For the past 11 years, UkeFest has brought together hundreds of ukulele players, both seasoned and beginner, for skill-based instruction and mass strum-alongs.

"UkeFest is one of Strathmore's most distinctive programs, growing in popularity and scope for over a decade," according to the festival's promotional video. "Led by Grammy-wining artistic directors Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, UkeFest draws world-class faculty, performers, and participants from all over the globe. This immersive experience brings together over 100 ukulele players annually for five days of instruction, collaboration, and music."

UkeFest will be much different in its 12th year. While musicians can't play together (at least in person), this year's event promises a jam-packed schedule of classes, jams, open mics, and more.

Included in Tuition

• 2 days of skill-based classes for beginner through advanced players
• Choices of 16 different single topic classes, 4 for each level of playing
• Online jam sessions
• Vocal and percussion workshops
• Community building through virtual social time
• Open mic
• Closing cocktail and costume party singalong
• Full evening concert with all staff

Optional Add-On: Private Lessons

Attendees can sign up for 45-minute private ukulele lessons with UkeFest instructors for an additional $50 per lesson. Visit the instructor pages below to see their availability and register.

• Cathy Fink
• Marcy Marxer
• Peter Luongo
• Maureen Andary
• Chris Ousley

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation by July 10: Full tuition refund minus $25 cancellation fee
• July 11-30: 50% tuition refund
• July 30-Aug. 19: No tuition refund

Click here to register and learn more.