The fourth annual Ramble Festival, taking place just outside Darlington, MD will kick off on October 10th and is excited to unveil the full 2025 artist lineup including the newly announced regional fan favorites Piegeons Playing Ping Pong.
“I’m so pumped to be heading back to The Ramble Festival this year in our home state of Maryland. The vibes last year were incredible. Everyone was so welcoming, the setting was beautiful, and it just felt like one big family. I had such a great time playing my first kids set, and I’m excited to do it again this year alongside a full band set with Pigeons. The lineup is stacked, can't wait to see our friends on and off the stage."
- Greg Ormont (Lead Singer/Rhythm Guitarist at Pigeons Playing Ping Pong)
Additional artists include The California Honeydrops, The Infamous Stringdusters, Cris Jacobs, The Brothers Comatose, The Ramble Band Plays Dead (ft. Cris Jacobs), High Fade, Sneezy, Dizgo, Yarn, Natalie Brooke, Pappy, TreeSap (Cabinet Trio), and many more. The Ramble is a community festival that embraces creativity and connection. It is more than just a music festival. The Ramble is designed for those seeking a pause in the chaos and a chance to genuinely connect with others.
Held at Camp Ramblewood in Harford County, Maryland, The Ramble takes place on over 200 acres of stunning natural beauty. This festival prides itself on fostering community through shared experiences and a deep love for live music, all set in a breathtaking outdoor environment. The Ramble is for the whole family with kids 12 & under admitted free and a designated family camping area. The Kid’s Kove features activities and sets of music where the kids connection to the music comes first.
As in years past, the Ramble has become known for iconic and inspiring late-night and extra late-night jams. Late night sets will feature Noodles at the Dizgo on Friday, Underground SneezHaus on Saturday, and The Ramble Fam-Jam on Sunday. Extra-late night jams will be led by Joe Marcinek on Friday and Jeremy Schon on Saturday.
WATCH LATE-NIGHT JAM SESSIONS AND SUPERGROUPS FROM PAST YEARS:
(members of Shadowgrass and Town Mountain)
This year, attendees can look forward to an exciting busking program that will bring impromptu performances to every corner of the festival grounds, highlighting emerging talent and fostering a true sense of community. Additionally, the festival will feature second-line parades, bringing the joyous spirit of New Orleans right to the heart of the Ramble. These vibrant, participatory celebrations invite everyone to join in, creating an atmosphere where music and movement are central to the festival experience.
The Ramble is also known for its unique collaborative late-night sets, where artists come together for special performances that can’t be seen anywhere else. These sets are a chance to witness spontaneous collaborations and magic on stage, making the festival feel like one big musical family reunion.
Family-friendly and welcoming to Ramblers young and old, The Ramble Festival is designed to offer something for everyone. Kids 12 and under get in free, and there’s a designated family camping area, ensuring the festival remains a relaxed and accessible environment for families to enjoy. The Kid’s Kove is packed with activities that will introduce younger attendees to the world of music, all while fostering their creativity and connection to the arts.
Heady Wax Fiends is also thrilled to introduce The Moran Tripp Band to The Ramble Festival Family. “Heady Wax Fiends is first and foremost a vinyl collecting community and Dru Tucker is a member of both the Facebook group & the subscription vinyl record club. The Edgewater, MD group’s 2025 release, Jumpers Hole, quickly became a group favorite. We can’t wait to see them take the stage at this year’s Ramble before releasing their next project on vinyl in 2026.” - Kris Howland from Heady Wax Fiends
The Ramble also places a strong emphasis on the visual arts, with an art gallery showcasing local and regional artists, live painting, and interactive workshops. Artists and art lovers alike can immerse themselves in the vibrant visual world of the festival, where creativity flows beyond the music.
A key part of The Ramble experience is the chance to find your tribe and become part of the festival’s welcoming, free-spirited vibe. Whether you're jamming out with fellow festival-goers or simply enjoying the beauty of the surrounding nature, The Ramble Festival is a space for self-expression and connection. And when it’s time to rest, the festival even offers comfy cabins just a short walk from the stages, making it easy to recharge between sets and keep the energy flowing.
The Ramble Festival has been recognized for its excellence, earning the 2024 Festy Awards for Best Small Festival, Best Family Friendly Festival (tie), and Favorite Festival Food Vendor (Stef’s Cereal Bar). Additional accolades include first runner-up for Best Artist-at-Large (Natalie Brooke) and Best Late-Night Performance (Sneezy Closing Set).
THE RAMBLE FESTIVAL 2025 LINEUP
The California Honeydrops (x2)
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong (x2)
The Infamous Stringdusters (x2)
Cris Jacobs
The Brothers Comatose
The Ramble Band Plays Dead ft. Chris Jacobs
High Fade
Sneezy
Yarn
Dizgo
Natalie Brooke
Scrambled Greg
The Infinity Tribe
Jeremy Schon (Artist-at-Large)
The Local Honeys
The Wilson Springs Hotel
The Tan & Sober Gentlemen
Underground Springhouse
Joe Marcinek
Pappy
TreeSap (Cabinet Trio)
The Plate Scrappers
Muscle Tough
Abby Bryant (Artist-at-Large)
The Deer Creek Sharp Shooters
Caleb Stine
Nester
Naptown Brass Band
Heady Wax Fiends Vinyl Submission Artist: The Moran Tripp Band
2024 Busking Competition Winner: Cisco
LATE NIGHT SUPER JAMS
Noodles at the Dizgo (Dizgo & Natalie Brooke)
Underground Sneezhäus (Sneezy & Underground Springhouse)
The Ramble Fam-Jam
EXTRA-LATE JAMS LED BY:
Joe Marcinek & Jeremy Schon
