These are some upcoming nearby events that dulcimer players and friends might be interested in:

Menucha Dulcimer Festival
http://www.menucha.org/programs/dulcimer-festival

The Menucha Dulcimer Festival is held every April at the Menucha Retreat in Corbett, Oregon.  Each year, they feature three nationally known instructors who teach workshops on a variety of topics, from fingerpicking to jazz.  For more information, please visit their website.  Current and past instructors have included Aubrey Atwater, Janita Baker, John Bole, Larry and Elaine Conger, Sarah Elizabeth, Robert Force, Jeff and Janet Furman, Bing Futch, Tull Glazener, Neil Hellman, Lorinda Jones, Madeline MacNeil, Scenic Roots (Amber and Erin Rogers), Sally Smith, Scott Snyder, and Nina Zanetti.

Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas and Wallowa Fall Dulcimer and Ukulele Retreat
http://wallowadulcimer.com/

Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas is held at Wallowa Lake Camp during the Fourth of July week each year.  Each year, they feature four nationally known instructors who teach weeklong workshops tailored to your skill level (beginner, advancing beginner, intermediate, and advanced), plus fun afternoon electives on topics ranging from waltzes and fingerpicking to West Virginia Fiddle Tunes.  Current and past instructors have included Rob Brereton, Steve Eulberg, Dave Haas, Karen Mueller, Heidi Muller, Aaron O'Rourke, Stephen Seifert, Susan Trump, David Vallelunga, Carol Walker, and Bob Webb.

The Wallowa Fall Dulcimer and Ukulele Retreat is held at Wallowa Lake Camp in September or October, when the weather is just cool enough for a roaring fire in the lodge fireplace.  Instructors have included Heidi Muller, Debbie Porter, and Bob Webb.

(Note: 3RDS is not affiliated with the organizers. Info presented is believed to be accurate, but you should check with the hosting organizations for full details before packing the car.)

Let us know of any other relevant events you know of.