Weekend Jam Camp

Name: Weekend Jam Camp
Start: 2026-04-10
Location: Courtyard by Marriott Peoria, 1928 W War Memorial Dr

Apr

Date

10 Apr (Friday)

Time

Fri, Apr 10 – Sun, Apr 12

Venue

Courtyard by Marriott Peoria, 1928 W War Memorial Dr

Peoria, IL, United States

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There are two primary "Weekend Jam" style events in the Peoria, IL area for 2026: a bluegrass instructional camp in April and a local live music camping festival in June.

This is an instructional weekend designed to teach musicians of all levels how to jam with others using the Wernick Method. It focuses on bluegrass etiquette, leading songs, and playing by ear.

This event is a community-focused music festival held at the historic Peoria Motorcycle Club that features local bands and on-site camping.

Are you looking for information on registration for the instructional camp, or would you like the band lineup for one of the summer festivals?

Bluegrass Jam Camp (Wernick Method)

The Jam Sessions in Thunder Valley

Other Notable "Jam" Events in 2026

•Date: Friday, April 10 – Sunday, April 12, 2026.

•Location: Courtyard Peoria by Marriott, 1928 West War Memorial Drive, Peoria, IL 61614.

•Courtyard Peoria by Marriott

•Schedule: Friday 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

•Cost: Tuition is $300 (a $75 deposit holds a spot). Returning students receive a $25 discount.

•Details: Taught by Larry Kernagis, the camp includes a student prep guide, songbook, and playlist materials.

•Date: Thursday, June 18 – Sunday, June 21, 2026.

•Location: 605 S. Cameron Ln, Bartonville/Peoria, IL.

•Cost: While 2026 pricing isn't finalized, 2025 tickets were $40 for the full weekend (including camping) or $25 for a single day pass.

•Details: The event includes over 15 local bands, food trucks, and "Pre-Party" open jams starting Thursday night.

•Winter Jam '26: A large-scale Christian music tour scheduled for March 15, 2026, at Peoria Civic Center's Casey's Center. Admission is typically a $15 donation at the door.

•Summer Camp Music Festival: Celebrating its 25th anniversary, this massive festival returns to Three Sisters Park in nearby Chillicothe from May 21–24, 2026, featuring bluegrass, jam bands, and electronic music.

Updated at 24 Mar 2026