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Staff & Volunteer Newsletter
Spring 2026

Festival season is here — and we want YOU out there with us.

Spring is our favorite time of year at Bear Care Medical — the stages go up, the crowds roll in, and our crew gets to do what we love. We’ve got several great events lined up across May and June, including a back-to-back weekend that means double the fun and double the opportunity to get involved. Spots are open, and we’d love to have you on the team!

E-mail or call/text Alex at 540-295-5360 if you’re available!

⏱  TL;DR — Just Give Me the Dates
May 8–9
Sleepy Creek Spring Fling  — Berkeley Springs, WV
May 15–17 ⚠
S.H.A.R.E. Family Reunion  — Greencastle, PA
May 15–17 ⚠
Showcation  — Darlington, MD
Jun 11–13
High Hopes Music Festival  — Bedford, PA
Jun 25–27
Into The Pines Music Festival  — Hammonton, NJ
Sep 10–12
Watermelon Pickers’ Fest  — Berryville, VA
Oct 9–12
The Ramble Festival  — Darlington, MD
Ready to sign up? Reach out to Alex to grab a spot at any of these events — the sooner the better, especially for the May split weekend! Call/text 540-295-5360 and we’ll get you on the list!

⚠ = split weekend, two events running simultaneously

From the Desk

Hey team — first things first: thank you. Whether you’ve been rolling with us for years or you’re just getting started, you are the reason Bear Care Medical has the reputation it does. Festival promoters keep calling us back because of the people we put in the field — people who genuinely care about keeping crowds safe and making a difference at every single event.

We’ve got an exciting spring ahead — several events across May and June, including a split weekend where we’ll have two crews running at the same time. That means plenty of opportunities to get involved, whether this is your tenth season or your first. Read through the events below and see what speaks to you!

We’d love to have you out there. Scroll down, pick your events, and let’s have a great season together.

Where We’re Headed This Spring
May 8–9
◆ Sleepy Creek Presents ◆ Spring Fling Fest Sleepy Creek on the Potomac • Berkeley Springs, WV

Our season opener, and a great one to start with! Sleepy Creek’s Spring Fling is a relaxed, community-focused grassroots festival at a beautiful private campground where Sleepy Creek meets the Potomac River. It’s a smaller, laid-back crowd — family friendly, lots of original music, real good vibes. If you’re newer to the Bear Care crew and looking for a low-key way to get your first event under your belt, this is the perfect gig. Several spots are available — come hang with us in Berkeley Springs!

sleepycreekpresents.com  •  #SeeYouAtSleepyCreek

May 15–17 Split
Wknd
S.H.A.R.E. Family Reunion Sandy Hollow Arts & Recreation for the Environment • Greencastle, PA
⚠ SPLIT WEEKEND: Running the same weekend as Showcation — we need crew for both! Spots available at each event.

The S.H.A.R.E. Family Reunion is a warm, tight-knit gathering with a real community feel — the kind of event where everybody knows everybody. It draws a wide mix of ages, from little kids to grandparents, which makes for a really rewarding event to work. If you love connecting with people and being part of something that genuinely feels like family, this one’s for you. We have open spots and would love some friendly faces on the crew!

sharefest.org  •  (Private event — registered attendees only)

May 15–17 Split
Wknd
Showcation Festival — Summer Camp Reimagined
Camp Ramblewood • Darlington, MD
⚠ SPLIT WEEKEND: Running the same weekend as S.H.A.R.E. — we need crew for both! Pick your adventure.

Adult summer camp, reimagined — Showcation is one of the most unique and fun events we cover. Think sleep-away camp vibes meets music festival meets late-night NYC, all on 200 wooded acres at Camp Ramblewood. The atmosphere is playful, the crowd is enthusiastic, and our crew always has a great time at this one. Since it runs the same weekend as S.H.A.R.E., we’re filling spots at both — interested in Showcation? We’d love to have you!

showcation.live

Jun 11–13 New
Name
High Hopes Music Festival 2026 — Fort Royale Farm, Bedford PA — Hosted by Bumpin Uglies
✦ Formerly Weekend at Wolfie’s

High Hopes Music Festival — the event formerly known as Weekend at Wolfie’s — is an all-ages camping music festival hosted by Bumpin Uglies at the gorgeous Fort Royale Farm in the hills outside Bedford, PA. It’s got a great vibe: wooded campsites, late-night music until 2am, kickball, bonfires, and a crowd that truly looks out for each other. As our longest single event of the spring, it’s a full three-day experience and a favorite among our returning crew. We have several open spots — if you’ve been curious about High Hopes, this is the year to jump in!

bumpinugliesmusic.com/high-hopes  •  Fort Royale Farm, 5575 Bedford Valley Rd, Bedford PA 15522

Jun 25–27 New
Gig
Into The Pines Music Festival 2026
Paradise Lakes Campground • Hammonton, NJ

Now in its fourth year, Into The Pines brings three days of diverse music, art, and culture deep into the NJ Pine Barrens at Paradise Lakes Campground. The setting alone is worth the trip — a mile-long dirt road into one of the East Coast’s largest stretches of coastal pine forest. The fest draws everything from bluegrass to brass, with a strong family-friendly and community-first vibe. A great late-June gig in a beautiful setting, and spots are open for our crew!

intothepinesfestival.com  •  500 Paradise Dr, Hammonton NJ 08037

Sep 10–12 New
Gig
Watermelon Pickers' Fest 2026 — September 10-12 — Berryville VA

The 22nd Annual Watermelon Pickers’ Fest is a beloved bluegrass and roots music tradition at the Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. Think campsite picking sessions, dance barn shows, workshops for all skill levels, food vendors, and a genuinely fantastic crowd. It’s a warm, community-first event with a real family feel — and a great late-summer gig for our crew. We’re in for 2026 and we’d love to have you along! Spots are open, so reach out to Alex to get on the list.

watermelonpickersfest.com  •  Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds, 890 W Main St, Berryville VA 22611

Oct 9–12 Year
One
The Ramble Festival — Camp Ramblewood, Darlington MD
October 9–12, 2026 • Camp Ramblewood • Darlington, MD

A Bear Care tradition since day one — The Ramble Festival is a four-day community music event at Camp Ramblewood, tucked in the rolling hills of Harford County, MD. We’ve been proud to be part of this one from the very beginning, and it keeps getting better every year. Now in its fifth year, The Ramble has built a seriously devoted following with world-class roots and Americana lineups, art installations, late-night jams, and the kind of crowd energy that makes our crew want to come back every time. Past headliners have included Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, The Infamous Stringdusters, and Ziggy Marley. A fantastic way to close out the season — open spots available, so let Alex know you’re in!

ramblefestival.com  •  Camp Ramblewood, Darlington MD

Before You Sign Up — Good to Know
Gear up: Bear Care provides all necessary medical equipment on-site, so don’t stress about that. Do think about your personal camp setup — tent, sleeping bag, layers for cold nights, comfortable shoes for long shifts on your feet. If you like to bring your own jump bag, now’s a great time to make sure it’s stocked and ready to go!
The split weekend (May 15–17): S.H.A.R.E. and Showcation run at the same time, so we’re actively recruiting for both. If you’re interested in either event, reach out and let us know — there are open spots at each and we want to lock in a great crew for both!
Stay in the loop: Once you’re signed up for an event, we’ll get you all the details you need. Make sure your contact info is up to date and that you’re in our group chat — that’s where the fun happens!

We can’t wait to see you out there. It’s going to be a great season!

— The Bear Care Medical Team