Welcome to our effort to encourage communities and groups across the nation to provide a place for acoustic musicians to gather weekly to play music in unstructured, low pressure venues. Pickin' In The Park® is a place for your community to gather and listen to talented musicians --- getting to know the music they play. We want your community to start a weekly Pickin' In The Park®. Everytime someone sees the Pickin' In The Park® sign, poster or banner, they'll know they are part of a quality community music gathering.

Traditionally, “Pickins” are a regular place and time where musicians can come together and spontaneously and informally play music together in various jam sessions spread out across a venue. “Pickins” can be found in many small towns and rural communities up and down the Blue Ridge Mountains. They are free to all comers.

In many communities, there is a rich tradition of Bluegrass and Oldtime Appalachian music, so those musicians for will attend for sure.You can limit Pickin’ In The Park® to one genre of music or open it to all genres such as Bluegrass, Oldtime, Jazz, Blues, Folk, Gospel, Reggae, Classical, Barber Shop, etc. All of these types of musicians are encouraged to attend and even mix their music styles if the “chord” strikes. Just make sure you keep it acoustic and keep attendance free to musicians and listeners..

Pickin’ In The Park® is not performance oriented and it is FREE to everyone. Let us say it again. No performances. Musicians understand the concept of jamming. Professionals and beginners look for opportunities to meet other musicians, experiment with new licks, and network for gigs. If your aim is to "make money" then Pickin' In The Park® is not for you

The recipe we developed for Pickin’ In The Park® can be transferred to almost any community, large or small – but it is critical that the integrity of the process and the subtle way the ingredients interact be kept as its compass.

Pickin' In The Park® is a trademarked entity, licensed by Pickin' In The Park, LLC. We have trademarked the name and marks to protect the reputation and integrity of this successful, free event. For communities who would like to start their own Pickin' In The Park®, we have made available a handbook and companion CD-Rom with all appropriate artwork and templates for signage, posters, stationary, press releases, sponsor pitches and web site design.

Through the handbook and in-person interaction, we are here to assist you in setting up an event that will continue season-after-season and bring cohesiveness and excitement to your community.

Remember, when you follow the proven Pickin' In The Park® step-by-step recipe, the musicians will come. When the musicians come… success of “their” event will follow.