About the SWFBA

The purpose and mission of the Association is for preserving, encouraging and promoting traditional bluegrass music, and to bring together those persons desiring to preserve, encourage and promote said music. The Association publishes regularly a newsletter of comprehensive information concerning activities of The Association and bluegrass music in general.

Membership in The Association shall be open to anyone who supports the duly adopted purposes of the Association.

  • Memberships are available to individuals and families. Membership privileges of the individual enrolled as a member of The Association extend to members of his or her immediate family who reside in the same household.

  • Membership is for one year and expires on the anniversary of the membership enrollment date. For purposes of voting at meetings of the members, each membership (either Individual or Family) is entitled to a single vote. Board members are exempt from this rule and are entitled to one vote each.

  • Annual dues for regular membership are set by the Board of Directors. Any member who has not paid his or her dues by the expiration date shall be removed from the general membership roster.

  • Our Jam/fest meetings of members and non-members serve as a means of communication, education and entertainment for the membership and the general public.

    For futher information about the SWFBA, Please feel free to contact any of the Board of Directors at the link above.
  • Association Documents


    Public Documents: The following documents are available for viewing on-line.
    Other SWFBA documents are available for review by request to the SWFBA Board of Directors.
    Articles of Incorporation (original)
    By-Laws (as amended)