Missouri Area Bluegrass Committee (MABC)

MABC describes itself as the oldest continually running bluegrass organization in the United States. Their website offers information on the festivals they sponsor, forums and newsletters. Their mission is to "promote the education and enjoyment of traditional and bluegrass music and preserve the folk traditions from which this music was developed; to promote the appreciation and promulgation of the art of teaching and learning relevant to traditional instrumentation and composition."