We're thrilled to be bringing back On the Trail Bluegrass Band to our 2nd Annual Summerfest on the Hill for 2026! Last year was our inaugural year and these guys provided some incredible bluegrass music for our guests.
On the Trail is a high-energy, genre-bending acoustic band that seamlessly fuses traditional bluegrass with contemporary pop, driving instrumentals, and rich vocal harmonies. Inspired by innovators like the Punch Brothers, the group has earned widespread acclaim for their tight execution and inventive original songwriting. Following breakthrough nods as the 2022 Thomas Point Beach Champions and as 2023 Grey Fox Emerging Artists, the band has accelerated their momentum—playing internationally in Canada, shows across the US, and climbing to #3 on the Sirius XM Bluegrass Junction Top 100 charts with their song "What Do I Need With Love.
On the Trail features Austin Scelzo (fiddle/vocals), Tom Polizzi (mandolin/vocals), current CT State Troubadour Charlie Widmer (guitar/vocals), and Matt Curley (upright bass/vocals). Their music, including the studio album Where Do We Go From Here, is available on all streaming platforms.
Visit their website to get the full lowdown on these very talented musicians:
https://www.onthetrailbluegrass.com/
And visit their YouTube page to see more of their terrific music:
https://www.youtube.com/@onthetrailbluegrass
The link to the YouTube video of their performance from last year on the Jones Family Farms YouTube page is further below. Check them out!
In addition to the live music, adults can enjoy sipping on Jones wine, and children can enjoy lawn games, tractor rides and more!
Save money when you make your reservations in advance.
Your ticket includes:
- Live Bluegrass Music with On the Trail
- Farm Hayride from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- Bubble Fun from 3 pm to 6:30 pm
- Plant a Sunflower Children's Activity, from 3 pm to 6:30 pm
- Children's Yard Games from 3 pm to 7 pm
For additional purchase -
- Jones wines by the glass
- Two food trucks
- Local farm ice cream and gourmet berry popsicles
- Farm snacks
Please remember -
- Bring ID if 21 years or older to order wine or beer (3 per person limit).
- Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on the lawn to the listen to the music
- NO: outside food or beverages; water bottles; open wine bottles; pop up tents; ball playing
- Water fountain and water igloos will be available.
Watching the Weather -
- If due to extreme weather, we have to cancel the events at Pumpkinseed Hill, we will refund your ticket cost and the band will play at the winery tasting room instead.
Here's a flashback to the 2025 event with our special musical guests, On the Trail bluegrass band.
