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Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To preserve and promote American acoustic music by fostering a supportive, family-friendly community where musicians of all ages and skill levels can learn, grow, and share their creative spark.
Our Vision
To be the heart of acoustic music in the Pacific Northwest—a place where tradition meets inspiration, mentorship is second nature, and every individual is empowered to discover their creative voice.
Who We Are: A Community Powered by You
The Washington Acoustic Music Association (WAMA) is a volunteer-led Registered
501(c)(3) Nonprofit dedicated to the development, performance, and preservation of American
acoustic music.
We believe that music is a shared language. From our grassroots beginnings, we have grown
into a multi-generational hub where the "creative spark" is passed from seasoned mentors
to the next generation of players.
Keep the Music Playing
As a 100% volunteer-run organization, our success is built on the passion
of our members and the generosity of acoustic music enthusiasts like you. Every
contribution goes directly toward sustaining our programs, workshops, and community events.
Explore our community, discover our programs, and become a part of the WAMA family today.
Ways You Can Support WAMA (and have fun doing it!)
JOIN the Washington Acoustic Music Association (WAMA)
Become a Member: Join a network of musicians and enthusiasts who share
your passion.
A WAMA Family Membership is just $25.00 per year for your entire household
(Jan 1 – Dec 31). Your membership is more than just a fee—it is a vital
investment in our community’s growth. Join us today and help us continue our mission.
Participate in WAMA Events and Volunteer Your Time
Your Talent is the Heart of WAMA. WAMA is 100% volunteer-powered. This
means every festival, workshop, and jam session happens because of people like you.
Whether you’re a master at event planning, a social media whiz, or have a knack for
tuning instruments, we need your hands and your heart to keep the music playing.
Help Shape Our Future. We don’t just want your help—we want your voice. We
invite all members to attend our WAMA Board Meetings to share suggestions
and help us improve. Your ideas are the key to making our organization even more
successful.
Make a Donation to WAMA
Since WAMA is a Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit organization, donations are
our main form of fundraising. At all of our events we have a Donations
Jar and gratefully accept cash and check donations. We've also arranged
with PayPal to accept donations using PayPal, or with Debit and Credit Cards.
Just click on the donate now button on the left or on the top right on
any of our web pages.
WAMA Slow JAM at the Hope Grange near Winlock, WA
If you like to play your musical instrument at a JAM, please join us at the Famous WAMA Slow JAM at the Hope Grange near Napavine and Winlock, WA. This JAM is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month between October and May, starting at 1:00 pm. Donations are accepted to help pay for the use of the Hope Grange.Oakview JAM at the Oakview Grange in Centralia, WA
WAMA also supports the Oakview JAM in Centralia, WA. This JAM takes place on the Third Friday of the month, October through April. Donations are accepted to help pay for the use of the Oakview Grange.WAMA is a Sponsor of the annual Wintergrass Music Festival
at the Hyatt Regency, Bellevue, WA during the last full weekend of
February, each year.
If you are going to this festival, come by and visit our WAMA Hospitality Suite in
room 355 at the Hyatt Regency. Throughout the festival, we have great Jamming, Snacks,
and some fantastic Showcase Bands in our suite. Check our WAMA fliers placed around the festival
areas for more information. Although entry to our suite is
FREE,
we gladly accept donations to cover the cost of the snacks and the suite, and to
support WAMA.
Please consider donating to the WAMA Wintergrass Hospitality Suite to help us reach our goal.
Annual WAMA Pickersfest
1st Weekend in August
WAMA has its own acoustic music festival each year. The 2027 WAMA Pickersfest will be at the Oakview Grange in Centralia, WA. This is truly a labor of love created by the volunteers of WAMA. Our next festival is going to be another FUN and FANTASTIC weekend that you won't want to miss!
Remember: With your WAMA membership, you get a great
discount on Pickersfest weekend tickets!
Make a Donation to the WAMA Pickersfest
Since WAMA is an entirely volunteer-run nonprofit organization, achieving
our goals depends on the help and contributions of our members and other acoustic
music enthusiasts. WAMA raises money through fundraisers, contributions, and
membership fees. As one of our primary fundraising events, Pickersfest, we kindly
request your support in any manner you can. Your contributions and attendance at
this event will support our efforts to provide top-notch festival programming and
performances in the future.
Show others you support WAMA. BUY WAMA Merch!
Fantastic WAMA Apparel and Other WAMA Merch!
When you're at a WAMA event, consider buying WAMA Merch. We have
WAMA Hats ($25 each), current WAMA and Pickersfest T-Shirts ($20 each),
legacy WAMA and Pickersfest T-Shirts ($10 each), Pick Cards ($5 each), WAMA Logo
Stickers ($1 each), and Pickersfest Stickers ($3 each).
These items make great gifts for you, your family, and others while supporting
WAMA with its mission. (The Pick Cards and Stickers make fantastic Stocking
Stuffers while promoting WAMA to other Acoustic Music Lovers.)
We greatly appreciate you and your support of WAMA!
Click on the images below to view an enlarged picture.
WAMA Hat
WAMA is now selling a fantastic looking hat! The hat is forest green with an
embroidered gold WAMA logo. These hats are a marvelous way to show support for WAMA,
and will be great to use at Pickersfest.
$25.00 each
(Sorry, Marv, pictured in the new WAMA hat, is our model and is not available for purchase.)
WAMA Logo T-Shirts
The NEW WAMA Logo T-Shirts are a natural color with the newer WAMA logo, in green,
on the front. These T-Shirts are a fantastic way to show support for WAMA. Get yours
quickly while there is still a good selection of sizes available.
$20.00 each
Legacy WAMA Logo T-Shirts
Legacy WAMA Logo T-Shirts are gray with the WAMA logo in green on the front. These T-Shirts are a
wonderful way to show support for WAMA. There is still a good selection of
sizes available.
$10.00 each
2025 Pickersfest T-Shirts
Our 2025 Pickersfest T-Shirts are cranberry with white print. They have a great
Pickersfest Logo on the front and the 2025 Lineup on the back. Our
Pickersfest T-Shirts sell quickly, so hurry to get yours while the remaining size
selection lasts.
$22.00 each
2024 Pickersfest T-Shirts
Our 2024 Pickersfest T-Shirts are dark green with gold print. They have a great
Pickersfest Logo on the front and the 2024 Lineup on the back. Our
Pickersfest T-Shirts sell quickly, so hurry to get yours while the remaining size
selection lasts.
$10.00 each
2023 Pickersfest T-Shirts
Our 2023 Pickersfest T-Shirts look great and are 50/50 cotton/poly - Heathered
Indigo with a white print. They have a great Pickersfest Logo on the front and the
2023 Lineup on the back. Our Pickersfest T-Shirts always sell quickly, so hurry to get
yours while the size selection lasts.
$10.00 each
WAMA Logo 4 Pick - Pick Cards
These Credit Card Shaped Guitar Pick Cards with the WAMA Logo imprinted on both sides have four very good snap-out/snap-in guitar picks. By keeping one of these cards with you, you'll never be without a good pick. Admittedly, they're not your favorite Blue Chip or Dawg pick (and not as expensive), but if you see an instrument you want to try out, and you don't have your favorite pick available, you could have 4 picks in your wallet or purse. Just snap one out, try out the instrument, and when you're ready, snap it back into the card and put it away safely.
The internet has lots of websites that show you how you can make your own picks from old credit cards. They even show tools you can buy to punch out the right shape picks. None of those picks are as handy and useful as a single card like this, with four quality picks that you can snap-out and snap-back into the card, and keep them safely together in your wallet.
Please help WAMA! Buy lots of these cards for yourself, and to give as gifts to family and friends. Give one to someone you know is just starting to learn a picked instrument. Even punching out one pick and giving it to someone new to playing music will be greatly appreciated.
You say you play a banjo, fiddle, bass, or some other instrument that doesn't use this type of pick..... Just remember, you can still show you support WAMA by giving them as gifts to those that do use a pick with their instrument. They will be greatly appreciated!
Pick Cards are credit card size (3 3/8" W x 2 1/8" H)
$5.00 each
WAMA Logo Stickers
Display Your Support: The Iconic WAMA Logo Sticker is the perfect
way to show your love for acoustic music? Our vibrant WAMA logo stickers are
more than just a "splashy" design—they are a statement.
Stick It Where It Matters: Whether it’s on your instrument case, your laptop,
or your favorite music binder, this sticker tells the world that you stand for the
preservation of American acoustic music in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
The Gift That Keeps Giving: At just $1.00, these make the perfect stocking
stuffers, gift tags, or "just because" treats for the musicians in your life. Stock
up today—every sticker purchased goes directly toward funding our events, and
community programs.
Show your colors: Support the music. Grab your stickers today!
WAMA Logo Stickers are 4 1/2" W x 2 1/2" H
$1.00 each
Pickersfest Stickers
Our Pickersfest Stickers are a way WAMA raises funds for Pickersfest. They're great looking, so you'll want to put these stickers on your laptop, instrument cases, and music binders. This way you can show others you support WAMA, Pickersfest, and the promotion of American Acoustic Music in the Pacific Northwest, North America, and the world.
This sticker has a fantastic design that will look great on anything!
Don't just buy one for yourself. Support WAMA and Pickersfest, and buy a bunch. Use them everywhere! Give them as gifts and stocking stuffers to your family, friends, and anyone else you feel needs to know about WAMA and Pickersfest.
Pickersfest Stickers are 4" W x 4 1/2" H
$5.00 now $3.00 each
Please consider joining WAMA Today.
