Our Mission
To foster and promote traditional arts and acoustic music including, but not limited to, conducting research, providing instruction, maintaining archives and collections on traditional acoustic music and traditional arts , conducting and sponsoring public shows and exhibitions of such arts, and providing charitable contributions for the furtherance of traditional acoustic music and/or arts to the general public.
We first formed when a group of bluegrass/old-time/country musicians, and a group of Dutch Oven cooks, joined up so as to put on a Bluegrass Festival and a Dutch Oven Rendezvous in 2004. We had discovered that great music and great food made for a great time! After the first festival was a success, we decided to get serious about sharing our two great passions. Hence, MCTAMA came to be. The association incorporated and received a 501(c)3 non-profit status in early 2005. We operate in the southeast section of Washington State.
Mid-Columbia Traditional Arts and Music Association organize varied activities and educational events. Our main event is Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival and Dutch Oven Rendezvous, held on the second weekend in June, held at Sacajawea State Park, Pasco, WA.
The association has two distinct chapters:
MCTAMA Clubs
For inquires, or to learn more about our clubs, please use the following email addresses.
Mid Columbia Bluegrass Association
Musicians, fans and those wanting to learn how to play Bluegrass music formed this chapter. MBA hosts a weekly all genre acoustic jam, a monthly Bluegrass jam, presents music workshops, and works with the MCTAMA Board of Directors in presenting Bluegrass concerts.
MCBA Representative: contactmctama@gmail.com
Jam Information: Call Reade at (509) 492-1555
Three Rivers Cast Iron Cookers
As of 2022, the Three Rivers Cast Iron Cookers club is inactive. If you are interested in Dutch Oven Cooking please contact us at:
contactmctama@gmail.com or 509-492-1555
MCTAMA Annual Festivals
For inquires, or to learn more about our annual festivals, please use the following email addresses.
Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival
Representative: contactmctama@gmail.com
If you would like to become a member of MCTAMA, please fill out one of our forms and return it to the address listed in the form: