I was immediately impressed by their tight musicianship and improvisational style in the form of rock/reggae and progressive dance. We arrived at the campground around 3:30 on Friday, just in time to hear the band, Native Maze. As the afternoon comes around, people start getting settled in around the stage area with chairs, blankets, and umbrellas for shade waiting for the music to begin.Īlthough the music here began on Thursday night, I had not caught any of the bands in the line-up since I was in Columbia, MD getting my ‘Dead On’ at Merriweather Post Pavilion to see the Dear Jerry tribute show. The much younger campers have a blast Saturday afternoon at the picnic tent with face painting, crafts, sing-alongs and snacks. There are even free workshops going out throughout including yoga, guitar tie-dye and even an Australian Didgeridoo presentation by ‘Harper and Midwest Kind’ front man Peter D. Everyone is smiling and as you walk by someone in the other direction it’s likely you’ll get a warm greeting following by a ‘Happy Camp Jam!’ This particular weekend was beautiful weather-wise and you can often see folks swimming in the lake, riding bikes around the grounds or chillin in a hammock between two trees. There’s plenty of kids with lots to keep them busy. It’s also family and pet friendly with campers both young and old. The atmosphere is very relaxed and casual.
The festival brings together a wealth of talent mostly local but also acts from around the country who are looking for a fun platform for exposure and have made Camp Jam a cozy stop along the road. Camp Jam is an intimate 3-day music festival that takes place at Buena Vista Campground tucked in the middle of the Pine Barrens of South Jersey. Here’s is why I will be sure to not miss any in the future. CAMP JAM IN THE PINES MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring: Sister Sparrow and The Dirty Birds, The Main Squeeze, Pimps of Joytime, & more! MAY 14TH – 16TH 2015 – Buena Vista Campground Buena, NJĪlthough Camp Jam has been around for several years and only 45 minutes from my home I hadn’t attended my first one until fall of 2014.
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