October 7-11, 2026
Do you love acoustic blues guitar? So do we. For 13 years we've dedicated 5 days to bringing the best acoustic players and teachers here to Menucha for an extended weekend filled with all the blues and fingerstyle guitar goodness.
Arriving Wednesday afternoon you'll be welcomed to our slice of Pacific Northwest heaven. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will be filled with classes, getting to know fellow players, and taking your playing to the next level in classes and jams. Friday night you can show your skills during the student concert just for Blues participants. On Saturday night you'll be treated to a public concert featuring the instructors. Sunday after breakfast and some last musical moments, we'll part ways to return home filled with good music, inspiration, and an even greater love for playing your guitar.
Come and immerse yourself in five days of instruction with four of the best acoustic blues musicians.
Faculty for 2026 will be announced soon!
Menucha seeks to fulfill its mission to enrich lives through hospitality, learning, reflection and renewal by hosting nonprofits, churches, family reunions, and by hosting retreats and camps in art, faith, and music.
It is our goal for everyone to benefit from a Menucha program. Recognizing that financial barriers to participation exist, past participants of Blues in the Gorge have donated funds we are able to award as scholarships.
Scholarships are awarded up to the amount of the program tuition portion of the registration fee which is $400.
Participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging and meals.
Scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The application is available on the Blues in the Gorge page on the Menucha website.
Submitted applications will be reviewed by Menucha staff who will contact applicants by the preferred method of communication indicated on the form.
Submit a scholarship form online
If you prefer to download and fill out a form to email to Lori@menucha.org
During registration you will have the option to add Purchase Protection from Purchase Protection LLC. "Purchase Protection is not an insurance policy. It is a service by Purchase Protection LLC that will refund you 100% of your event fees, taxes, and dues should you be prevented by unforeseen circumstances from attending the event."
Please read what is covered and their terms to decide if this is something that you want to add. It is only available at the time of registration. It is an additional cost paid directly to Purchase Protection LLC and not administered by Menucha.
Learn more about Purchase Protection
Menucha's cancellation policy is as follows:
Cancellation Policy for Menucha Sponsored On-site Programs:
| More than 90 days out | 100% refunded less $50 administration fee |
| 46-90 days out | 65% refunded |
| 30-45 days out | 50% refunded |
| Less than 30 days out* | No refund available* |
There are no refunds once the program has started.
If the event is canceled, the full deposit will be refunded.
For those concerned with cancellations because of covid, you may want to consider the Optional Purchase Protection that is available during registration (but not after). You can read the terms and conditions of the Purchase Protection (which is not administered by Menucha) here.
Please confirm the status of your program before making travel arrangements. Menucha is not responsible for participants’ travel expenses and/or arrangements.
Some photos from past Blues in the Gorge
