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Join us for our annual Winfield Warm-Up Picnic on Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Join us for our annual Winfield Warm-Up Picnic on Saturday, September 12th, 2026
The GPDA Warm-Up Picnic is a free day-time event with morning workshops for mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, autoharp, guitar, mandolin, banjo, and fiddle. The afternoon will feature a potluck lunch, concerts and, possibly, some jamming after the concert. Join us at Island Park (north end of Main street in Winfield) for a full day of fun and music.
2026 Warm-Up Picnic Itinerary
2026 Warm-Up Picnic Itinerary
9:00 A.M. - Registration and silent auction open
Donations to GPDA and participation in the silent auction help us keep this event FREE and open to ALL!
9:30 A.M. - Workshop SESSION 1
Mark Tindle - Mountain Dulcimer
Linda Thomas - Hammered Dulcimer
Joe Kahlden - Mandolin
Derrick Doty - Banjo
Jo Ann Smith - Autoharp
10:45 A.M. - Workshop SESSION 2
Mark Tindle - Mountain Dulcimer
Linda Thomas - Hammered Dulcimer
Joe Kahlden - Guitar
Derrick Doty - Fiddle
Erin Mae - Kids' Workshop
Noon - Potluck lunch
BBQ pork and tableware provided by GPDA.
Bring something to share!
1:00 P.M. - Instructor concert
Featuring Mark Tindle, Linda Thomas, Jo Ann Smith, Joe Kahlden, and Derick Doty.
Silent auction closes after the concert.
Time is allotted after the concert for a jam session.
Meet our 2026 Warm-Up Picnic instructors!
Meet our 2026 Warm-Up Picnic instructors!
Images from GPDA's 2025 Warm-Up Picnic
Images from GPDA's 2025 Warm-Up Picnic
FAQ
FAQ
Remember to bring:
Instruments
Jam chair (the park has picnic tables, but no chairs!)
Music stand (and clothespins!)
Something to share at the potluck (meat, tableware, and coffee/iced tea are provided by the club)
The entire event is free and open to the public. We will have a donation basket and all proceeds from the silent auction help us keep this event going in the future. Cash/checks accepted (sorry, no credit or debit cards).
We have two pavilions and the stage at Island Park in Winfield reserved (drive all the way around the park to get to them), plus two canopies. There will be lots of room to spread out. There are restrooms and running water at the park.
If you have any additional questions, contact us at info@gpdaks.org.
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