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Supporting and celebrating the full rainbow of bluegrass pickers and fans!

08/30/2026

Now the Camp BGP is over, let's hear from one of the campers. Clara was our sole bass student and what an experience that is. "So hard to choose a favourite part of camp! For me, it was really about affirming that bluegrass music is a space where I belong as a q***r person. I've known that I loved the music and the sense of community, but I've often felt like the only q***r person at jams or festivals. It was so incredible to feel a deep sense of belonging while making the kind of music that I love." If you believe that more people should have access to this kind of experience please donate and make Camp BGP 2027 a reality!! 🎶🔥🔥 . Photo cred:

08/28/2026

Now that camp BGP is over, let's hear from one of the campers. "Feeling that every space I entered was safe and welcoming made it that much easier to take musical and social risks. 😄 I came to camp not knowing anyone and having never played bluegrass music before and left with new friendships and the lift from instructors and fellow students to play and learn more, and hopefully come back next year!" 🎶🔥🎶 If you want to support Sarah, and others, to attend camp BGP 27, please make a donation at bluegrasspride.com.
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08/24/2026

Now that Camp BGP is over, let's hear from one of the campers. “I’m about to head east but not without saying for the millionth time how grateful I am for each and everyone of y’all. Going home with more than enough Music inspiration to last the year. More importantly, I’ve never felt more seen, supported in affirm for who I am. Much love, safety and success to each of y’all this year and please do not hesitate to reach out. ❤️❤️❤️” 🎶🎶🔥 If you can help campers like Audra have this kind of transformative experience please head to Bluegrasspride.com and donate to make next years camp possible.
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08/19/2026

Now that Camp BGP is in the past. let's hear from some of the campers. "To be able to get top notch instruction from really experienced writers like Melody at a price that actually feels do-able felt like it had a huge positive impact on my writing skills. Also helped that Scott and the crew at BGP were also really helpful in running shuttles and getting cheaper hotels to make this camp accessible. ALSO so great to meet everyone and be surrounded by so many kind and talented musicians. Especially grateful for the collaborations I got to do at camp! If you’re ever in the LA area give me a holler!” photo credits

08/17/2026

Now that Camp BGP has passed, let's hear from some of the campers. "Y'all. I woke up so full of love and appreciation. Truly an experience I'll keep close to my heart always. If you find your way down to Austin, give me a holler. Would love to hang out and pick with y'all again!”
If you want to support experiences like this please consider making a donation to fund Camp BGP 2026!!!!

08/07/2026

Want to help build a more welcoming and inclusive bluegrass community? 🌈🎶

Bluegrass Pride is looking for volunteers to join our committees and help shape the future of our organization!

📣 **Marketing Committee**
Share our story through website management (Shopify), social media, content creation, marketing campaigns, and print design. We're especially looking for volunteers with experience in web design, content creation, print/digital advertising and social media management. Interested in taking on a leadership role? We are actively recruiting for a Marketing Committee Chair.

💙 Development Committee
Support our growth through fundraising, sponsorships, grant writing, sponsorship coordination, and mini-grant opportunities.

🎻 Jam Committee
Help expand our jam community by supporting regional jams, developing local chapters, and hosting or coordinating jams in your community. Create welcoming spaces for musicians of all skill levels.

🤝 Community Engagement Committee
Represent Bluegrass Pride at conferences, festivals, venue activations, and community events. Help recruit volunteers, build partnerships, and strengthen connections throughout the bluegrass community.

Whether you can give a few hours a month or take on an ongoing role, your talents can make a real difference.

📧 Interested? Email us at [email protected] and let us know which committee you'd like to join and a little about yourself. We'd love to welcome you to the team!

Check our website: bluegrasspride.net/volunteer for more

08/07/2026

This month we're celebrating one of our own: Scott Justus!

Scott serves as Vice Chair of the Board and Co-Director of Camp Bluegrass Pride.

Musician, husband, chef, and nonprofit leader.

Scott Justus is the founding owner of Xanadu Astoria, the first q***r bar on the Pacific Northwest coast, and its kitchen, Sonny’s Astoria. He also launched QueerAstoria.com. Together, they serve as a vibrant community space and resource celebrating food, music, community, and inclusion. Additionally, he runs Scott Justus Consulting, specializing in helping mission-driven non-profit organizations grow stronger from the inside out.

With almost 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Scott has led organizations focused on social change, leadership development, and community empowerment. He holds a degree in Humanities with an emphasis in Activism and Social Change and graduated at the top of his class from the Rouxbe Professional Culinary Program in 2025, blending his passion for social impact with his love of culinary arts. As a lifelong musician and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, Scott is dedicated to creating safe, joyful, and transformative spaces where people can connect through music, food, and shared values.

Thank you Scott for all your hard work on Camp Bluegrass Pride and dedication to making sure !

08/05/2026

We want to share just how impactful Camp Bluegrass Pride is. So let's hear from the campers directly
"I've never left a camp and not been like "wow that was literally life changing," but this was something so powerful beyond even that. I can't even articulate how much this week has changed my perspective on what it means to be a q***r artist and live unapologetically for it. Everyone absolutely killed it. Thank you so much to everyone who helped/volunteered, Scott + Ashley, Isaac, and DEFINITELY every single instructor.

So amped that I have so much more dope ass roots music to listen to now that's not all by dead cishet white guys 😂😂

See yall next year!!🫡”

If you want to support this kind of experience, make a donation to help cover the costs of next year Camp BGP! It takes a village

07/31/2026

Hello from Bluegrass Pride headquarters!! We wanted to send a huge THANK YOU, we're beaming with gratitude to the entire city and its incredible individuals who opened their hearts and doors to us! From the Larsen Center hosting our stage events, the the Hotel Elliott hosting our opening mixer and many of our instructors, to Gaetano's and Ida Hoe for hosting lunch, to Lucy's books, Xanadu and Kala hosting classes, and Fort George Brewery and Xanadu for hosting our evening events. Astoria is a true gem, a real home away from home. We so look forward to Campe BGP 2027.

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900 Bellevue Way NE
Bellevue, WA
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https://bluegrasspride.net/, https://bluegrasspride.net/products/donation

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