Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 | Key Peninsula Civic Center
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, for an all-ages music celebration of the good life in the great outdoors with music, fun, food, and drinks. The Madrona Music Festival reflects the eclectic nature of the Key Peninsula. We feature nationally touring musicians based in the region who play alternative, blues, old-time country, and independent country music.
Make friends and support live music on the Key Peninsula. Volunteer with the Madrona Music Festival today.
Schedule of Events
12:00 PM - Music Workshops Learn More
1:00 PM - Old Time Jam
2:00 PM - Contra Dance
3:30 PM - Local Photography Contest
4:00 PM - Evening Concert
Black Belt
Eagle Scout
Featuring
Black Belt Eagle Scout is the stage name of Katherine Paul, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in Washington State. Her music blends elements of indie rock, folk, and dream pop, often weaving in themes of identity, community, and healing. Paul started the project as a deeply personal creative outlet, drawing from her heritage and life experiences, while also showcasing her skills as a guitarist and drummer. Her debut album, Mother of My Children (2018), was praised for its raw intimacy and explorations of grief, resilience, and cultural belonging.
Nathan
Evans Fox
Featuring
Nathan Evans Fox is a Southern-born country singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose music weaves together the raw honesty of traditional country with the introspective depth of Americana. A native of North Carolina, Fox draws inspiration from his Appalachian roots, crafting songs that explore themes of faith, loss, resilience, and rural identity. With a background in theology and a gift for lyrical storytelling, his work often reflects a deep emotional and spiritual undercurrent. Known for his evocative voice and haunting melodies, Fox has earned a dedicated following among fans of alternative country and roots music.
Roots music Workshops
Madrona Fest isn’t just about listening—it’s about joining in. Here’s the schedule:
12:00 PM – Music Workshop (Guitar, Fiddle & Banjo Together)
Old-Time focus, beginner-friendly, all levels welcome
Unlike most lessons that separate instruments, our workshop brings guitar, fiddle, and banjo players together in one circle. The goal is to learn how the instruments fit with one another—how the banjo drives the rhythm, how the fiddle carries the melody, and how the guitar ties it all together. By playing side by side, you’ll not only pick up essential skills on your instrument, but also discover how to really play with others.
The focus of this jam is old-time music—communal, ear-based, and rooted in the Afro-Anglo-Celtic traditions of barns, kitchens, and dance circles. But the lessons carry over naturally to bluegrass, giving musicians the timing, repertoire, and listening skills they need to shine in a jam or on stage.
1:00 PM – Old-Time Jam
Instructor-led, slow-paced, all instruments welcome
At 1:00 PM, the workshop flows into a relaxed, slow jam guided by the instructors. This is where everything comes alive—everyone playing together, trading tunes, and experiencing the joy of shared music-making.
Bring your instrument, pull up a chair, and join the circle.
Submit your photography from rural Washington for a chance to win $200
We’re excited to announce the first Madrona Fest Community Photography Contest!
This is your chance to capture the spirit of life on the Key Peninsula—whether it’s music, nature, community, or the joy of everyday rural living.
Winning photos will be published in the Key Peninsula News and displayed at Madrona Fest on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Key Peninsula Civic Center.
Become a sponsor
Reach hundreds of consumers in rural Kitsap and Pierce Counties pursuing the good life in the great outdoors.
By supporting the Madrona Music Festival, you're not just showcasing your commitment to the arts and outdoor celebration, you're also demonstrating your dedication to our rural community.
Contact us today to ask about sponsorship opportunities.
