The Troy McKenzie DelFest Academy Sponsorship Fund

10/12/2026

Here's your chance to be one of our next set of 5 winners.

You must live in Allegany or Garrett Counties in Maryland or Mineral County in West Virginia.

It is highly recommended that you include a video with your submission.

November 15th is the deadline.

Please use the QR code or the link below to apply!

tinyurl.com/TMFapplication

08/02/2026

Good Missiles as Dead Missiles take over and completely initiate lift off as they recreate Troy Mckenzie 's first Grateful Dead show, 7/8/1990 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania!

08/02/2026

Briana Merkel Music
Hanna Livingston
Herb & Hanson
Eddie Lightner
Gilbert Lee
Trish Imbrogno

08/02/2026

Here's your chance to be one of our next set of 5 winners.

You must live in Allegany or Garrett Counties in Maryland or Mineral County in West Virginia.

It is highly recommended that you include a video with your submission.

November 1st is the deadline.

Please use the QR code or the link below to apply!

tinyurl.com/TMFapplication

08/01/2026

Silent auction at MotleyFest 2026!

Come place your bids!

07/31/2026

*Attention*

There were some last minute changes to the lineup for MotleyFest 2026.

We've added Briana Merkel to open the show for us. We welcome her back as she participated in 2025 and was a 2024 Troy McKenzie DelFest Academy Sponsorship Fund winner! She will play with artist at large Hanna Livingston.

Updated lineup and times at 1812 Brewery Saturday August 1st!

Briana Merkel & Hanna Livingston 1-2pm
Herb & Hanson 215-315pm
Gilbert Lee & Hanna Livingston 330-430pm
Eddie Lightner & the Potomac Pickers 5-6pm

*Presented by NOVUS Pain Management*
Good Missiles as Dead Missiles 630-945pm

Food by:
Cafe 832 (all day)
Open Kitchen (3-7pm)

It's going to be an amazing day with the best silent auction we've had yet in the 4 years of MotleyFest.

Be sure to stop out and support the cause of helping local aspiring musicians achieve a dream of being taught by world class musicians at the DelFest Academy and getting to be immersed in all things DelFest !

We are so excited to see everyone on Saturday!

07/28/2026

Lineup and times for MotleyFest 2026 at 1812 Brewery this Saturday August 1st!

Gilbert Lee & Hanna Livingston * 1-2pm
Herb & Hanson 215-315pm
TBD 330-430pm
Eddie Lightner & the Potomac Pickers 5-6pm

*Presented by NOVUS Pain Management*
Good Missiles as Dead Missiles 630-945pm

Food by:
Cafe 832 (all day)
Open Kitchen (3-7pm)

We are so excited to see everyone on Saturday!

*Hanna will be our artist at large this year collaborating with a few acts throughout the day

04/30/2026

New this year we've partnered with the DelFest KidZone to bring an hour of entertainment and conversation to help facilitate arts and music interest in the younger generation.

The goal of The Troy McKenzie DelFest Academy Sponsorship Fund is to be great stewards of the local arts and music culture. Our winners hold these ideals very near and dear to their hearts.

We pay it forward!

See you at DelFest !

04/20/2026

This is the good stuff!

We love and miss you Mot! We spread love and light in your honor!

Bishop Walsh is proud to share that sophomore Liam has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Troy McKenzie DelFest Academy Sponsorship Fund!

Liam is an exceptional musician, and we’re thrilled to see his talent recognized. DelFest Academy is a 4-day learning experience for students to learn from some of the finest musicians in bluegrass.

Next stop: DelFest Academy, and then DelFest!

Archdiocese of Baltimore Catholic Schools The Troy McKenzie DelFest Academy Sponsorship Fund