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Festival and Camp Listing (v.52#1)
May through July 2008
FESTIVALS
May
5/1-3; BOXCAR PINION MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Raccoon Mtn Cmpgrnd, Chattanooga, Tenn. Featuring: IIIrd Tyme Out, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, Bobby Osborne, The Dailey Vincent Band, The James King Band, The Dismembered Tennesseans, The Lone Mountain Band, The Muellers, Carolina Road, Bent Creek, Reliance, The Piatt Family, Curtis Hicks & The Ole Time String Band, Gold Heart, P-Nut Faircloth & Bluebird Special, Hiroki. Info: Cindy Pinion, Boxcar Pinion Forever Bluegrass Corp., 1546 Burnt Mill Rd., Flintstone, GA 30725; Ph: 706-820-2228 or 423-704-3236. (Web: www.boxcarforeverbluegrass.com)
5/1-3; EUROPEAN WORLD OF BLUEGRASS FEST & TRADE SHOW — Where: ’t Trefpunt, Voorthuizen, Netherlands. Info: Rienk Janssen, Postbus 32, Vlagtwedde, 9540 AA, Netherlands; Ph: +31-59-931-2663; Fx: +31-59-931-3285. (Web: www.ebma.nl)
5/1-3; LEWIS FAMILY HOMECOMING & BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton, Ga. Featuring: Jesse Reynolds and the VA Boys, Jimmy C. Newman and Cajun Country, the Lewis Family, The Grascals, THe Primitive Quartet, Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press,the Chuck Wagon Gang, the Golden Valley Crusaders, Heaven’s Echoes, Lizzie Long and Friends, the James King Band, Carolina Sonshine, Lonesone Will Mullins and the Virginia Playboys, The Jones Brothers and Log Cabin Boys, Dailey and Vincent Band, Barry Scott and Second Wind. Crafts. Tix: 3-day $75-85, daily $30. Info: Norman Adams, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203; Fx: 706-864-1037. (Web: www.aandabluegrass.com)
5/1-4; FESTIVAL OF NATIONS — Where: RiverCentre, St. Paul, Minn. Featuring: Multi-ethnic performers including West African, Irish, Swiss, Croatian, Chinese, Trinidadian and many more. Info: Steve Heckler, Festival Director, Int. Institute of Minnesota, Festival of Nations, 1694 Como Ave., St. Paul, MN 55108; Ph: 651-647-0191 x308; Fx: 651-647-9268. (Web: www.festivalofnations.com)
5/2-3; JACKSON STORYFEST — Where: Michigan Theater, Jackson, Mich. Workshops in storytelling. Tix: FREE. Info: Jackson Storyfest, P.O. Box 1839, Jackson, MI 49204; Ph: 517-784-8827. (Web: www.jacksonstoryfest.org)
5/2-3; MEADOWGREEN PARK SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Meadowgreen Park, Clay City, Ky. Featuring: Regional bluegrass music bands. Info: Don Rogers, Kentucky Friends of Bluegrass, 675 E. Loudon Ave., Lexington, KY 40505; Ph: 859-254-4781 or 606-663-8136. (Web: www.kyfriends.com) CO CR HO HR A
5/2-3; OUTPOST BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tallapoosa, Ga. Info: Ivan Garner, Outpost Bluegrass Festival, 2125 Old Hwy 100, Tallapoosa, GA 30176; Ph: 770-574-2698.
5/2-4; BREAUX BRIDGE CRAWFISH FEST — Where: Parc Hardy, Breaux Bridge, La. Featuring: 30 Cajun, Zydeco, and Swamp Pop artists over 3 days on 3 stages. Contests in crawfish eating, cajun dance, zydeco dance, crawfish races. Workshops in Cajun cooking, Cajun dance. Crafts. Tix: $15 wknd, $5-10 day. Info: Byron Blanchard, Breaux Bridge Crawfish Fest, P.O. Box 25, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517; Ph: 337-332-6655 or 337-224-2605; Fx: 318-332-5917. (Web: www.bbcrawfest.com)
5/2-4; GAMBLE ROGERS FOLK FEST — Where: St. Augustine Amphitheatre, St. Augustine, Fla. Featuring: Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mike Cross, Beverly Smith and Carl Jones, Mary Flower, Stevie Coyle of The Waybacks, The Aaron O’Rourke Trio, John William Davis, more. Workshops. Info: Paul J. Linser, Gamble Rogers Festival, 6408 Sherry Lane, St. Augustine, FL 32095; Ph: 904-208-5210 or 904-794-4163; Fx: 904-979-5631. (Web: www.gamblefest.com) CR A
5/2-4; GIRVAN FOLK FEST — Where: Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland. (Web: girvanfolkfestival.co.uk)
5/2-4; MEMPHIS IN MAY BEALE STREET MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtown Memphis, Tenn. Featuring: 4 stages of blues, rock, Gospel, r&b, alternative and soul music. Tix: $75 wknd, $59.50 adv, $30 daily, $25 adv.,. Info: Memphis in May, 88 Union Ave. #301, Memphis, TN 38103-5134; Ph: 901-525-4611 or 901-525-1515; Fx: 901-525-4686. (Web: www.memphisinmay.org)
5/2-4; MOOR & COAST FEST — Where: Whitby, North Yorkshire, U.K. Workshops. Info: Moor and Coast Fest, 9 Windsor Terrace, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1ET, U.K.; Ph: +44-194-782-0408 or +44-194-782-1873. (Web: www.moorandcoast.co.uk)
5/2-5; UPTON RIVERSIDE FOLK FEST — Where: Upton upon Severn, U.K. Featuring: Traditional and modern folk music and dance. Workshops. Tix: £40 sterling. Info: Riverside Folk Festival, Tudor House, 9 Kinnersley, Severn Stoke, Worcester, WR8 9JR, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)7816-022839. (Web: www.uptonfolk.org)
5/3; CLAREMONT FOLK FEST — Where: Claremont, Calif. Featuring: Performances with bluegrass, folk, Middle Eastern and Mariachi bands and singer/songwriters. Workshops in guitar, fiddle, mandolin, oud, percussion (Latin, African, Middle Eastern) dance, instrument making, songwriting, more. Crafts. Info: Claremont Spring Folk Festival, Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Ave., Claremont, CA 91711; Ph: 909-624-2928 or 909-624-8803; Fx: 909-624-8803. (Web: www.claremontfolkfestival.org)
5/3; INTERNATIONAL BUEHL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bürgerhaus Neuer Markt, Buehl, Germany. Featuring: The Infamous Stringdusters, Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, Frigg, Main Spring. Info: Marriane & Walter Fuchs; Ph: +49-(0)7223-931616. (Web: www.bluegrass-buehl.de)
5/3; KAMLOOPS OLD-TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST — Where: St. John Vianney Parish Hall, Kamloops, B.C., Canada. Contests in old-time fiddling. Info: Ed McLean or Leo Ready, BC Old Time Fiddlers Assoc. Branch #12, P.O. Box 1213, Kamloops, BC V2C 6H3, Canada; Ph: 250-374-1838 or 250-376-5088; Fx: 250-314-0748. (Web: bcfiddlers.org)
5/3; MEDIEVAL & RENAISSANCE FAIRE — Where: South Oval at Ohio State Univ., Columbus, Ohio. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Jennifer Torpie, Ph: 614-688-7554 or 614-292-8763. (Web: www.osu.edu/students/guild)
5/3; SPRINGFEST — Where: Second Church, West Newton, Mass. Featuring: Regional band showcase, potluck dinner and picking party. Tix: $6, kids free. Info: Gerald Katz, Boston Bluegrass Union, P.O. Box 650061, West Newton, MA 02465-0061; Ph: 617-782-2251. (Web: www.bbu.org)
5/3-4; ADAMS AVENUE ROOTS & FOLK FEST — Where: Adams Ave. Park, San Diego, Calif. Featuring: Multicultural trad folk performers. Tix: FREE. Info: Jim Schneider, Adams Ave. Business Assoc., 4649 Hawley Blvd., San Diego, CA 92116; Ph: 619-282-7329 or 619-282-7833; Fx: 619-282-8751. (Web: www.adamsaveonline.com)
5/3-4; GREAT GREEN AMERICA FEST — Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim, PA. Featuring: Hot Buttered Rum, Eletfa, Off’N Ensemble, Zydeco-A-Go-Go, Rik Palieri, Kullizion. Tix: $15.95, child free. Info: Teresa Centini, Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545; Ph: 717-665-7021; Fx: 717-664-3466. (Web: www.greatgreenamericafest.com)
5/3-4; THUNDER BAY FOLKLORE FEST — Where: Thunder Bay, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Music, dance and food from around the world, with demos, exhibits and a children’s area. Tix: $5. Info: Thunder Bay Multicultural Assoc., 17 N. Court St., Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4T4, Canada; Ph: 807-345-0551; Fx: 807-345-0173. (Web: www.folklorefestival.ca)
5/3-4; TUCSON FOLK FEST — Where: Downtown Tucson, Ariz. Info: Tucson Folk Festival, Tucson Kitchen Musicians Assoc., P.O. Box 26531, Tucson, AZ 85726; Ph: 520-792-6481 or 520-326-9021. (Web: www.tkma.org) CR HR A
5/3-14; TENNESSEE STRAWBERRY FEST — Where: Dayton, Tenn. Featuring: Live entertainment, children’s area, auction, parade, pageants and tournaments. Tix: FREE. Info: Cynthia Rodriguez, Tenn. Strawberry Fest, Dayton Chamber of Commerce, 107 Main St., Dayton, TN 37321; Ph: 423-775-0361; Fx: 423-570-0105. (Web: www.tnstrawberryfestival.com) CR HR A
5/3-25; BRIGHTON FEST — Where: Brighton, U.K. Featuring: More than 500 events, including music, street theater, fireworks and a circus. Info: Brighton Festival Friend, 12a Pavilion Buildings, Castle Square, Brighton BN1 1EE, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1273-260827. (Web: www.brightonfestival.org)
5/4-5; WOODFORD FOLK FEST — Where: Woodford Centre, Cheshire, U.K. Info: Woodford Folk Fest, Woodford Centre, Chester Road, Woodford, Nr. Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 1PS, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)161 439 5486. (Web: www.woodfordfolkfestival.co.uk)
5/6; DEL-SE-NANGO TRAD SQUARE DANCE CALLERS CONTEST — Where: Music Haven, McDonough, N.Y. Contests in Square dance calling. Tix: $5 donation. Info: Florence Milk, Del-Se-Nango OT Fiddlers Assoc., 733 Hattie Clark Rd., Green, NY 13778; Ph: 607-843-6745 or 607-674-5039. CO CR HR A
5/7-10; TEJANO CONJUNTO FEST — Where: Rosedale Park, San Antonio, Tex. Info: Tejano Conjunto Fest, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, 1300 Guadalupe St., San Antonio, TX 78207; Ph: 210-271-3151. (Web: www.guadalupeculturalarts.org) CR A
5/8-10; BIG WHISTLE WEEKEND — Where: East Lancashire, England. Featuring: Workshops, sessions and concerts. Info: Big Whistle Music Ltd, P.O Box 23, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5GX, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1200 422085. (Web: www.bigwhistle.co.uk)
5/8-10; DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Denton Farm Park, Denton, N.C. Featuring: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Daily and Vincent, The Grascals, Dale Ann Bradley, A Deeper Shade of Blue, Bill Yates and Friends, Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen, Cadillac Sky, Cherryholmes, Paul Williams and the Victory Trio, Special Concensus, JD Crowe, Goldwing Express. Crafts. Tix: wknd $86, day $35. Info: Karen Miller, Denton Park Farm, 1072 Cranford Rd, Denton, NC 27239; Ph: 336-859-2755; Fx: 336-859-2567. (Web: www.dentonbluegrass.com)
5/8-10; TEXAS STATE MOUNTAIN & HAMMER DULCIMER CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: Oakdale Park, Glen Rose, Tex. Featuring: Music, dance and musical instrument show. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Events Coordinator, Oakdale Park, P.O. Box 548, Glen Rose, TX 76043; Ph: 254-897-2321 or 817-275-3872. (Web: www.oakdalepark.com)
5/9-1; ST NEOTS FOLK FEST — Where: Bedford, U.K. Info: The Festival Office, The Mill House, Bolnhurst, Bedford, MK44 2ER, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1234-376278. (Web: www.stneotsfolkclub.co.uk)
5/9-10; BLUEGRASS ON THE WACCAMAW — Where: Conway, SC. Featuring: IIIrd Tyme Out, The Lewis Family, Grasstowne, Bluegrass Strangers, New River, County Line Band, The Drovers Old Time Medicine Show, & The Students of The Low Country Bluegrass Academy. Tix: FREE. Info: Jennings Chestnut, Sr., 304 Main St., Conway, SC 29526; Ph: 843-248-5399; Fx: 843-248-4338. (Web: www.bluegrassonthewaccamaw.com)
5/9-10; BRENHAM MAIFEST — Where: Fireman’s Park, Brenham, Tex. Featuring: A celebration of German heritage with music and dance. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Donna Cummins, Director of Tourism, Brenham/Washington Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau, 314 S. Austin St., Brenham, TX 77833; Ph: 800-225-3695 or 888-BRENHAM. (Web: www.maifest.org)
5/9-10; NINE MILE FIRE CO. BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Pikeville, Tenn. Tix: $5 wknd, kids free. Info: Billy or Helen Fields, Ph: 423-533-2526.
5/9-11; CLENNELL HALL FOLK FESTIVAL — Where: Alwinton, Northumberland, U.K. Featuring: Bob Fox, Kimber’s Men, Ron Gardner, Joe Stead, Beeswing, Dave Minikin, Dave Ellison, Donal O’Connor, Something Nasty in the Woodshed, George Welch, John & Caroline Bushby and more. Tix: £30 wknd, £25 Sat. & Sun., £15 Sat. only, kids half price. Info: Clennell Hall Hotel, Clennell Hall, Alwinton, Northumberland NE65 7BG; Ph: +44-(0)1669-650377. (Web: www.clennellhallhotel.com)
5/9-11; GAYS MILLS FOLK FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Gays Mills, Wis. Featuring: The Water Street Hot Shots, Ditch Lilies, New Bad Habits. Workshops in instrumental and dance. Info: Jane Keeley, 50671 Johnstown Rd., Soldiers Grove, WI 54655; Ph: 608-735-4740. (Web: gaysmillsfolkfest.org)
5/9-11; HOLMFIRTH FESTIVAL OF FOLK — Where: The Old Bridge, Holmfirth, U.K. Ph: +44(0)7841-646308. (Web: www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk)
5/9-11; LAKE EDEN ARTS FEST — Where: Camp Rockmont, Black Mountain, N.C. Contests in slam poetry, fiddle. Workshops in banj, mandolin, fiddle, poetry, dance, more. Crafts. Tix: $25-120. Info: Jennifer Pickering, Lake Eden Arts Fest (LEAF), 377 Lake Eden Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711; Ph: 828-686-8742. (Web: lakeedenartsfestival.org)
5/9-11; MONIAIVE FOLK FEST — Where: Moniaive, U.K. Info: Moniaive Folk Festival / Hugh Taylor, The Old Bakery, Chapel St, Moniaive, DG3 4EJ; Ph:. (Web: www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk)
5/9-11; NJ FOLK PROJECT SPRING FEST — Where: Sussex Co., N.J. Featuring: Cheryl Wheeler, Bob Franke, Straight Drive, Peter Blue & The Avant Gardeners and more. Tix: $180 -$200 wknd, day $45-$85. Info: Ken Galipeau, Folk Project, P.O. Box 41, Mendham, NJ 07945; Ph:. (Web: www.folkproject.org) CO A
5/9-25; DRESDEN MUSIC FEST — Where: Dresden, Germany. Info: Barbara Groh, Dresdner Musikfestspiele, P.O. Box 10 04 53, D-01074 Dresden, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)351-486-6308 or +49-(0)351-486-6666; Fx: +49-(0)351-486-6307. (Web: www.musikfestspiele.com/cms/en/home/)
5/9-25; NIAGARA FOLK ARTS FEST — Where: St. Catherines, Ont., Canada. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Folk Arts Council of St. Catherines, 85 Church St., St. Catherines, ON L2R 3C7, Canada; Ph: 905-685-6589; Fx: 905-685-8376. (Web: www.folk-arts.ca)
5/10; OLD-TIME FIDDLERS’ & BLUEGRASS CONVENTION — Where: Clement Grove Picnic Grnds, Mocksville, N.C. Contests. Tix: $8. Info: William Davis, Cooleemee Civitans, P.O. Box 517, Cooleemee, NC 27014; Ph: 336-284-4167 or 336-998-8877. (Web: www.cooleemeecivitans.org)
5/10-10; MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FEST — Where: Various locations, Memphis, Tenn. Featuring: Art exhibits, traditional and modern performance troupes; spotlight on Turkey. Crafts. Info: Memphis in May, 88 Union Ave. #301, Memphis, TN 38103-5134; Ph: 901-525-4611; Fx: 901-525-4686. (Web: www.memphisinmay.org)
5/10-11; CALICO BLUEGRASS HOOTENANNY — Where: Calico Ghost Town, Yermo, Calif. Info: Calico Ghost Town, P.O. Box 638, 36600 Ghost Town Rd., Yermo, CA 92398; Ph: 800-TO-CALICO or 760-254-2122; Fx: 760-254-2047. (Web: www.calicotown.com)
5/10-11; RHODE ISLAND FOLK FEST — Where: Peeptoad Coffeehouse, Foster, R.I. Featuring: Jerimoth Hill with Aubrey Atwater, Elwood Donnelly, Cathy Clasper-Torch, John & Heidi Cerrigione, Uriah Donnelly, Blue Around the Edges with Dianna Tetreau & Carol Campbell, Chris Bischoff, Paul Dube. Tix: $15-$25, $10-15 kids. Info: Elwood Donnelly, Fostering Arts, P.O. Box 96, Foster, RI 02825; Ph: 401-392-1322. (Web: www.fosteringarts.org)
5/10-24; INTERNATIONAL NEWBURY SPRING FEST — Where: Newbury, Berkshire, U.K. Featuring: Music, film, arts, lectures and children’s events in and around the city. Info: Newbury Spring Festival, 1 Bridge St., Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1635-32421 or +44-(0)1635-528766; Fx: +44-163-552-8690. (Web: www.newburyspringfestival.org.uk)
5/11-17; ARBUCKLE MTN. SPRING BLUEGRASS JAM — Where: Arbuckle Mtn Park, Wynnewood, Okla. Contests in band scramble. Info: Rosemary Bowen, Arbuckle Mountain Park, Rt 2 Box 216, Wynnewood, OK 73098; Ph: 405-665-5226. (Web: www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.com) CO HO A
5/12; BIG BEAR FEST — Where: De Kimme, Zuidlaren, The Netherlands. Tix: 18 euros. Info: Rienk Janssen, Strictly Country Records, Postbus 32, Vlagtwedde, 9540 AA, Netherlands; Ph: +31-59-931-2663; Fx: +31-59-931-3285. (Web: www.strictlycountry.nl) A
5/15-17; AMELIA CENTRAL VIRGINIA FAMILY BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEST — Where: Amelia Family Cmpgrnd, Amelia, Va. Featuring: Larry Stephenson, Rhonda Vincent, Gold Heart, Ernie Thacker, Jonathan Dillon, James King, The Churchmen, Ted Jones & Tarheel Boys, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Borrowed Time, Bluegrass Brothers and more. Crafts. Tix: $60 wknd, adv $50, daily $20-25. Info: John B. Hutchinson, Amelia Family Campground, 9650 Military Rd., Amelia, VA 23002; Ph: 804-561-3011; Fx: 804-561-1954. (Web: www.ameliafamilycampground.com)
5/15-17; BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FEST — Where: Lester Flatt Memorial Park, Velonia, Ark. Info: C. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Dr., Vilonia, AR 72173; Ph: 501-835-2451 or 501-796-2030; Fx: 501-835-2476. CO HO
5/15-17; FIRE ON THE STRINGS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Havens Landing, Montgomery, Tex. Featuring: Clair Lynch & Audie Blalock. Tix: $10-35. Info: Rick Kirkland, 5820 Misty Meadow, League City, TX 77573; Ph: 281-636-9419 or 281-488-2244. (Web: www.bayareabluegrass.org)
5/15-17; HILLSIDE SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Hillside Bluegrass Park, Cochran, Ga. Featuring: New Found Road, The Chapmans, The Suggin Brothers, Coley Station, Riverbend, Skip Grounds & Ramblin’ Grass. Contests in flatpick guitar. Tix: day $10-20, wknd $30. Info: Wendy & Kevin Kalinowski, Hillside Bluegrass RV Park, 592 Highway 87 South, Cochran, GA 31014; Ph: 478-934-6694 or 478-697-5460. (Web: www.hillsidervpark.com) CO HO A
5/15-17; JACOB’S LADDER FOLK FEST — Where: Sea of Galilee, Israel. Featuring: The Taverners, The Abrams Bros, Steve Suffet, Fortuity, Jug O’Punch, Yolki-Polki, Mollycoddles, Havura Atomit and many more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $55. Info: Jacob’s Ladder Folk Fest, Menachem Vinegrad, Nimron 2, Katzrin, 12900, Israel; Ph: +972-(0)4-6962231; Fx: +972-(0)4-6962231. (Web: www.jlfestival.com) CO A
5/15-17; WASHINGTON CATTLE CO. FLOMOT BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Flomot, Tex. Featuring: Pecos Valley, Triple L, Cedar Ridge Experience, Now and Again, Grassfire, Harvesters, Texas Country From The Heartland and Witchita Mountain Bluegrass. Tix: Thurs $8, Fri $8, Sat $12. Info: Seab Washington, HCR 2, Box 6, Flomot, TX 79234; Ph: 806-469-5278 or 806-269-1578; Fx: 806-347-2410.
5/15-18; AMERICAN BANJO FRATERNITY SPRING RALLY — Where: Genetti Hotel, Williamsport, Pa. Workshops in banjo history, theory and technique. Tix: FREE. Info: Mary E. Smith, American Banjo Fraternity, 636 Pelis Rd., Newark, NY 14513; Ph: 315-331-6717. (Web: www.abfbanjo.org) CR HR A
5/15-18; GETTYSBURG BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Granite Hill Cmpgrnd, Gettysburg, Pa. Featuring: Audie Blaylock & Redline, Blue Highway, Bluegrass Brothers, Bob Perilla & Big Hillbilly Bluegrass, Circuit Riders, Daily Vincent Band, Dan Tyminski Band, Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass, Donna Hughes Band, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Pete & Joan Wernick and much more. Workshops. Tix: $125 4-day, $105 adv, $100 3-day, $85 adv, $65 2-day, $55 adv, daily $20-$40, seniors $5 discount, kids 12-16-years-old half-price, under 12 free. Info: Granite Hill Campground, Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, 3340 Fairfield Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325; Ph: 800-642-8368 or 717-642-8749; Fx: 717-642-8025. (Web: www.gettysburgbluegrass.com)
5/15-18; SPRING GULCH FOLK FEST — Where: Spring Gulch Resort Cmpgrnd, New Holland, Pa. Featuring: Music, sing-a-long campfires, dancing and children’s activities. Crafts. Info: Lisa Kurtz, Spring Gulch Resort Campground, 475 Lynch Rd., New Holland, PA 17557; Ph: 717-354-3100; Fx: 717-355-9739. (Web: www.springgulch.com)
5/15-18; WINCHESTER MAYFEST — Where: Winchester, Hampshire, U.K. Featuring: Waterson Carthy, Spiers & Boden, Albatross Pie, Pete Harris, Mick Ryan, Teej Osbourn, wynndebagge, Les Barker, Hekety and many others. Crafts. Tix: £8-15. Info: Richard Brecknock, Winchester MayFest, 7 Marston Road, Farnham, GU9 7BN, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1252-727895. (Web: www.winmayfest.co.uk)
5/16-17; MARIETTA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Jim Miller Park, Marietta, Ga. Featuring: New Fire, Southern Lite, The Wilson Family, Potter’s Clay, Larios Brothers, Flat Pickin’ Inc., Randolph County, Whoa Nelly and others. Tix: wknd $20, $10-12 daily. Info: Jack Masters, Marietta Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 187, Forest Park, GA 30298-0187; Ph: 770-961-5974; Fx: 678-422-5712. (Web: www.jackgrass.com) CO CR HO HR A
5/16-17; MARIETTA SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta, Ga. Featuring: Ducktown Station, Cedar Hill, Potter’s Clay, Out of the Blue, Bluegrass Sound and more. Tix: wknd $20, daily $10-12. Info: Jack Masters, Marietta Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 187, Forest Park, GA 30298-0187; Ph: 770-961-5974; Fx: 678-422-5712. (Web: www.jackgrass.com)
5/16-17; OHIO RIVER VALLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Madison, Ind. Info: Ann Mulligan, Ohio River Valley Folk Fest, 601 W. 1st St., Madison, IN 47250-3731; Ph: 800-559-2956 or 812-265-2956; Fx: 812-273-3694. (Web: www.ohiorivervalleyfolkfestival.com)
5/16-18; DUBUQUEFEST ART & CRAFTS FAIR — Where: Washington Park, Dubuque, Iowa. (Web: www.dubuquefest.com)
5/16-18; MAY MADNESS CONTRAFEST DANCE WEEKEND — Where: Grace Sparkes Prescott Activity Ctr, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: Robert Cormartie, Jeffrey Spero’s Contra Dance Band JAX, Kira Ott, Steve Shapiro and Christa Burch. Crafts. Tix: $110. Info: Folkhappens, c/o Judy Norman, 7437 W Acoma Drive, Peoria, AZ 85381; Ph: 623-979-4875 or 928-445-3122; Fx: 928-776-9053. (Web: folkhappens.org) CR HR A
5/16-18; MAYFEST BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Kent Co. 4-H Frgrnds, Lowell, Mich. Contests. Workshops. Info: Bobbie Dundas, WMBMA, 5851 W. Parmalee, Middleville, MI 49333; Ph: 616-636-4421 or 616-897-6220. (Web: www.wmbma.org)
5/16-18; NELSONVILLE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Hocking College Campus, Nelsonville, Ohio. Featuring: The Avett Brothers, Michael Hurley, Uncle Monk (Tommy Ramone’s Oldtime Duo), Silo Circuit, Born Old, and many more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $25-45. Info: Tim Peacock, PO Box 217, Nelsonville, OH 45764; Ph: 740-753-1924; Fx: 740-753-1982. (Web: www.stuartsoperahouse.org)
5/16-18; PENNINE FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Shepley Village, near Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England. Info: Shepley Spring Festival, P.O. Box 645 (Scissett), Huddersfield, HD8 8WR, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1484-222444 or +44-(0)1422-833552. (Web: www.shepleyspringfestival.com)
5/16-18; RED, WHITE & BLUEGRASS ON HOLLYWOOD BEACH BOARDWALK — Where: Hollywood, Fla. Featuring: Traditional and contemporary bluegrass performers, jam sessions, and classes. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Penny VanZile, South Florida Bluegrass Assoc., Ph: 305-259-3014 or 305-358-1800. (Web: www.southfloridabluegrass.com)
5/16-18; SEMBA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Cushon’s Peak Cmpgrnd, Houston, Minn. Featuring: Martin Family, Terry Smith, others. Workshops in fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass, dobro, mandolin, songwriting. Tix: 3-day $27, daily $10-15. Info: Darrell Ottman, Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Assoc., PO Box 93, Rushford, MN 55971; Ph: 507-864-8109 or 507-251-1884. (Web: www.semba.tv)
5/16-18; SHEPLEY SPRING FEST — Where: Shepley, U.K. Info: James Mckinlay, Shepley Spring Fest, PO Box 645, Scissett, HUDDERSFIELD, HD8 8WR, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1484-604704. (Web: www.shepleyspringfestival.com)
5/16-18; WILDFLOWER! ARTS & MUSIC FEST — Where: Richardson, Tex. Featuring: 2 stages, kids area, strolling entertainers, interactive displays and exhibits, and world and cultural performances. Contests. Crafts. Tix: wknd $25, day $15. Info: Al Johnson, Wildflower! Arts & Music Fest, 2100 E. Campbell Rd., Ste. 100, Richardson, TX 75081; Ph: 972-744-4595; Fx: 972-444-5822. (Web: www.wildflowerfestival.net) A
5/16-18; WILLAMETTE VALLEY MUSIC FEST — Where: Cuthbert Amphitheatre, Univ. of Oregon, Eugene, Ore. Featuring: Folk, folk-rock and international music. Tix: FREE. Info: Willamette Valley Folk Fest, EMU Cultural Forum, 1228 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403; Ph: 541-346-0635; Fx: 541-346-4400.
5/17; BLUE RIVER FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Shelbyville, Ind. Workshops. Info: Blue River Folk Music Festival, Town and Country Christian Church, 2133 S. Tucker Rd, Shelbyville, IN 46176; Ph: 317-392-3608. (Web: www.blueriverfolkfest.com)
5/17; CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY FIDDLE CONTEST — Where: Abbotsford, B.C., Canada. Info: Keith Wilson, Central Fraser Valley Fiddle Contest, P.O. Box 2246, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4X2, Canada; Ph: 604-852-3582. (Web: bcfiddlers.org)
5/17; COATESVILLE CELEBRATION OF OLD-TIME MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Downtown Coatesville, Chester Co., Pa. Featuring: Local musicians, evening square dance and food. Tix: FREE. Info: Coatesville Cultural Society, 143 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA 19320; Ph: 610-384-1790; Fx: 610-384-3330.
5/17; HIGH LONESOME STRINGS PICKIN’ IN THE PARK — Where: Hagan-Stone Park, Greensboro, N.C. Featuring: Big Country Bluegrass, EIGHTwentythree, Mel Jones & His Bag of Bones, New Direction, Nu-Blu, Steel Magnolia and Wood & Steel. Workshops. Tix: FREE. Info: Pammy Davis, High Lonesome Strings Bluegrass Assoc., Inc., P.O. Box 482, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313; Ph: 336-420-0238. (Web: www.highlonesomestrings.org)
5/17; RIO GRANDE VALLEY CELTIC FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Balloon Festival Park, Albuquerque, N.M. Featuring: A celebration of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, Manx and Galician culture. Contests in Piping, drumming, pipe band, athletics. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Donna D. Brown, 3002 Wilson Place NE., 3002 Wilson Place NE., NM 87106-0696; Ph: 505-453-0696. (Web: www.scotmall.com/celticfestival) CR HR A
5/17; SPRING BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Willisau, Switzerland. Featuring: The Infamous Stringdusters, Blackjack, G2 and others. Tix: CHF 45. Info: Paolo Dettwiler, Steinenweg 8, Pratteln, CH-4133, Switzerland; Ph: +41-(0)61-821-8363; Fx: +41-(0)61-821-8364. (Web: www.bluegrass-willisau.ch)
5/17-18; BAY AREA STORYTELLING FEST — Where: El Sobrante, Calif. Featuring: Derek Burrows, Carol Birch, Baba Jamal Koram, Olga Loya, Olive Hackett-Shaughnessy, Rick Huddle. Tix: single event $13, wknd $65. Info: Jean Ellisen, Storytelling Association of Alta, P.O. Box 11891, Berkeley, CA 94712-2891; Ph: 510-869-4946 or 510-527-1141. (Web: www.bayareastorytelling.org)
5/17-25; BURNS AN’ A’ THAT — Where: Ayrshire, Scotland. Featuring: Music, theater, poetry, comedy and more. Info: Burns An’ A’ That, Burns Festival, County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayrshire, KA7 1DR, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)129-229-0300 or +44-(0)129-267-8100; Fx: +44-(0)129-247-1832. (Web: www.burnsfestival.com)
5/18; TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FEST — Where: Paramount Movie Ranch, Agoura, Calif. Contests. Crafts. Info: Warren Garfield, Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest, P.O. Box 571955, Tarzana, CA 91357; Ph: 818-382-4819 or 323-656-5813. (Web: www.topangabanjofiddle.org)
5/18-26; FLEADH NUA — Where: Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland. Featuring: Street and pub sessions. Workshops. Info: Frank Whelan, Fleadh Nua Info Centre, c/o Ennis Chamber of Commerce, 54 O’Connell St., Ennis, County Clare, Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)65-684-2988; Fx: +353-(0)65-682-4783. (Web: www.fleadhnua.com)
5/19-24; CATHEDRAL VILLAGE ARTS FEST — Where: Cathedral Area, Regina, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Music, dance, literary, visual arts, theatre and more. Tix: FREE. Info: Cathedral Village Arts Festival, 2900 13th Ave., 2nd floor, Regina, SK S4T 1N7, Canada; Ph: 306-569-8744; Fx: 306-569-8743. (Web: www.cathedralartsfestival.ca)
5/21-25; HOMETOWN FESTIVAL OF THE LONESOME WHISTLE BAND — Where: Mossy Oak Music Park, Guyton, Ga. Featuring: Lonesome Whistle Band, Junior Sisk Band, Carolina Sonshine Band, Larry Gillis Band and more. Crafts. Tix: wknd $35, daily $15. Info: Rebecca Rose, Mossy Oak Music Park, 533 Old Louisville Rd., Guyton, GA 31312; Ph: 912-772-5142 or 866-MOSSY-OAK; Fx: 912-722-4190. (Web: www.mossyoakmusicpark.com) CO HO A
5/21-25; MOSSY OAK MUSIC PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mossy Oak Music Park, Guyton, Ga. Featuring: Tennessee bands and national acts, hosted by the Lonesome Whistle Band. Crafts. Tix: wknd $35, day $15. Info: Rebecca Rose, Mossy Oak Music Park, 533 Old Louisville Rd., Guyton, GA 31312; Ph: 912-772-5142 or 866-MOSSY-OAK; Fx: 912-722-4190. (Web: www.mossyoakmusicpark.com)
5/21-6/7; BATH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FEST — Where: Bath, U.K. Info: Bath Festivals Box Office, Bath Festivals Trust, 5 Broad St., Bath, BA1 5LJ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)122-546-3362; Fx: +44-(0)122-531-0377. (Web: www.bathfestivals.org.uk)
5/22-24; AMVETS POST 61 BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Amvets Park, Hillsboro, Ohio. Tix: $50 wknd, daily $9 -$22. Info: Ray Alexander, 10671 State Rt. 124, Hillsboro, OH 45133; Ph: 937-466-9674; Fx: 937-393-4233.
5/22-25; AFRICA FEST — Where: Mainauwiesen, Würzburg, Germany. Featuring: 250 musicians, bazaar, exhibition, kids’ program and more. Info: Afro Project, Kaiserstrasse 16, Würzburg, D-97070, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)931-15060; Fx: +49-(0)931-15080. (Web: www.africafestival.org)
5/22-25; BASS MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL WEEKEND BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bass Mountain Music Park, Snow Camp, N.C. Featuring: National and regional bluegrass groups. Crafts. Tix: $90 4-day, $75 3-day, $45 2-day, daily $15-$30, kids 6-12 $5, Kids under 6 free. Info: Mike Wilson, Crosstie Productions LLC, P.O. Box 399, Alamance, NC 27201-0399; Ph: 336-229-9055. (Web: www.bassmountain.com)
5/22-25; BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ TIME MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND — Where: Carol’s Memorial Bluegrass Park, Dixon, Mo. Featuring: Vern Young, Rowden Review, Shirley Robertson and Wild Rose, Bill Jones and The Bluegrass Travelers, Green Vally Grass, Digger Davis and Tombstone, Bluegrass Addiction, Larry Stephenson Band, Don Douglas and Carefree Highway, Great White Possum String Company, Blue and Gray Pickers, Brighwater Junction, David Davis and THe Worrior River Boys, The Faris Family. Crafts. Tix: wknd $30-35, daily $8-15. Info: Bill Jones, Bluegrass Pickin’ Time, 19452 Hwy 133, Dixon, MO 65459; Ph: 573-759-3544 or 573-759-7716. (Web: www.bluegrasspickintime.com) CO HO A
5/22-25; KNOCKENGORROCH WORLD CEILIDH — Where: Galloway, Southwest Scotland. Info:, KNOCKENGORROCH FARM, CASTLE DOUGLAS, CARSPHAIRN, DG7 3TJ, Scotland; Ph: +44(0)1644 460 662. (Web: www.knockengorroch.org.uk)
5/22-25; ORKNEY FOLK FEST — Where: Stromness, Orkney, Scotland. Featuring: Crooked Still, Martin Simpson, Margaret Bennett, Paul Anderson, Shona Donaldson, Anna Massie Trio, Wingin It, Maggie Adamson, Stramash and more. Workshops in fiddle, song, more. Tix: event £10-12. Info: Orkney Folk Festival, Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1856-851331; Fx: +44-(0)1856-851636. (Web: www.orkneyfolkfestival.com )
5/22-25; STRAWBERRY SPRING MUSIC FEST — Where: Camp Mather, Yosemite, Calif. Info: Strawberry Music Festivals, P.O. Box 664, Jamestown, CA 95327; Ph: 209-984-8630. (Web: www.strawberrymusic.com)
5/22-27; ALTON & BERTHA WALTERS MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Clem’s Shoal Creek Music Park, Lavonia, Ga. Tix: 3-day adv $35, daily $10-15. Info: W.J. Clem Sayer, Clem’s Shoal Creek Music Park, 3191 Providence Church Rd., Lavonia, GA 30553; Ph: 706-356-1092 or 706-371-5435; Fx: 706-356-1092. CO CR HO A
5/22-6/8; KERRVILLE FOLK FEST — Where: Quiet Valley Ranch, Kerrville, Tex. Contests in emerging songwriters. Workshops in songwriting, blues guitar, harmonica and music in schools. Crafts. Tix: $20-35 per day. Info: Dalis Allen, Kerrville Folk Festival, P.O. Box 291466, Kerrville, TX 78029; Ph: 830-257-3600; Fx: 830-257-8680. (Web: www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com)
5/23-24; 1890s DAYS JAMBOREE — Where: Courthouse, downtown Ringgold, Ga. Featuring: A variety of entertainment, including Gospel music, food, clogging, children’s activities and a parade. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Ronal D. Graham or Judy Gass, City of Ringgold, 896 LaFayette St., Ringgold, GA 30736; Ph: 706-935-2251; Fx: 706-935-5355. CR HR A
5/23-24; KOETZ INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC FEST — Where: Guenzhalle, Koetz, Bavaria, Germany. Featuring: Rüdiger Helbig & Huckleberry Five, Mandy Strobel & Marty Wolfe, Slow Horses, Bill Conlon & Emerald, Pinchitos Caliente and more. Tix: Fri 12-14 euros, Sat 16-18 euros. Info: Peter Wroblewski, Country & Western Music Friends Koetz, Koetz, 89359, Germany; Ph: +49-(0)8221-34671 or +49-(0)8221-8150; Fx: +49-(0)8221-34671. (Web: www.cwf-koetz.de) CO HO A
5/23-24; MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND GOSPEL SING — Where: Dominion Valley Park, Stuart, Va. Tix: wknd $25, day $15. Info: James Cecil Hall, 481 Dominion Valley Ln., Stuart, VA 24171; Ph: 276-694-7009. (Web: www.dominionvalleypark.net)
5/23-25; DULCI-MORE FEST — Where: BSA Camp McKinley, Lisbon, Ohio. Contests. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimer, Autoharp, guitar, harmonica, songwriting/songfinding, vocals, various musical styles, storytelling and more at all levels, including children’s workshops. Crafts. Info: Bill Schilling, Dulci-More Fest, 984 Homewood Ave., Salem, OH 44460-3816; Ph: 330-332-4420. (Web: www.dulcimore.org)
5/23-25; FLORIDA FOLK FEST — Where: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Ctr State Park, White Springs, Fla. Workshops in music, dance and storytelling. Crafts. Info: Stephen Foster State Park, Elaine McGrath, Florida Folk Festival, P.O. Drawer G, White Springs, FL 32096; Ph: 877-635-3695; Fx: 386-397-4262. (Web: www.floridafolkfestival.com)
5/23-25; GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Salmon Lake Park, Grapeland, TX. Tix: wknd $32, day $10-15. Info: Fannie of Floyd Salmon, P.O. Box 483, Grapeland, TX 75844; Ph: 936-687-2594.
5/23-25; GOTTAGETGON — Where: Saratoga Co. Frgrnds, Ballston Spa, N.Y. Featuring: Eden MacAdam-Somer and Larry Unger, The Powder Kegs, Liza Constable, Notorious, more. Tix: wknd $38, day $20. Info: Howie Eskin, 460 Sweetman Rd. - PSG/GGG, Ballston Spa, NY 12020; Ph: 518-882-6809 or 518-674-8646. (Web: www.pickingandsinging.org)
5/23-25; OFF THE TRACKS SPRING FEST — Where: Castle Donington, Leics., U.K. Info: Andy Cooper, Off the Tracks, P.O. Box 68, Derby, DE1 3EH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1332-384518 or +44-(0)7899-826955. (Web: www.offthetracks.co.uk)
5/23-25; SALMON LAKE BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FEST — Where: Salmon Lake Park, Grapeland, Tex. Featuring: Blair Stevens, Glen Bottom and Southern Tradition, East Mountain Band, White House Harmony, The Village Singers, Sonya Barber, Arlington and Shady Girl Ramblers. Tix: 3-day $32, daily $10-15. Info: Fannie Salmon, P.O. Box 483, Grapeland, TX 75844; Ph: 936-687-2594; Fx: 936-687-2594. (Web: www.salmonlakepark.com)
5/23-25; TRADITIONAL ARTS WEEKEND — Where: Remus, Mich. Featuring: Evening performances and dances, including square, contra, swing, ceili and Cajun. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Lola Tyler, Wheatland Music Organization, P.O. Box 22, Remus, MI 49340; Ph: 989-967-8879 or 989-967-8561; Fx: 517-967-8562. (Web: www.wheatlandmusic.org) CO CR HR
5/23-25; VANDALIA GATHERING — Where: Charleston, W.Va. Featuring: Celebration of W.Va. trad arts and folk heritage. Contests in Fiddle, mandolin, banjo and more. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Vandalia Gathering, WV Div. Culture & History, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Charleston, WV 25305-0300; Ph: 304-558-0220 or 304-722-2343; Fx: 304-558-2779. (Web: www.wvculture.org/vandalia)
5/23-26; BLACK HORSE MUSIC FEST — Where: Telham, East Sussex, U.K. Featuring: Internat’l and local performers. Workshops. Crafts. Info: John Shotton, Black Horse Music Festival, P.O. Box 126, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 3AQ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1424-429840; Fx: +44-(0)1424-729982. (Web: www.blackhorsefestival.org.uk)
5/23-26; CHESTER FOLK FEST — Where: Chester, U.K. Info: Chester Folk Fest, 21 Dee Fords Avenue, Chester, CH3 5UP; Ph: +44(0)7005-977045. (Web: www.chesterfolk.org.uk)
5/23-26; CHIPPENHAM FOLK FEST — Where: Chippenham, England. Featuring: Concerts, ceilidhs, dances, displays, storytelling, pub sessions and children’s programs. Workshops. Tix: wknd £68. Info: Bob Berry, Fest Organizer, The Cause Music and Arts Centre, Festivals, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)124-965-7190. (Web: www.chippfolk.co.uk)
5/23-26; CLEETHORPES FOLK FEST — Where: Cleethorpes, U.K. Workshops. Info: Cleethorpes Folk Festival, P. O. Box 437, Grimsby, DN32 0WW, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1472-322094 or +44-(0)150-746-2045; Fx: +44-(0)150-746-2045. (Web: www.folkfestival.f9.co.uk)
5/23-26; FISHGUARD FEST — Where: Fishguard in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Featuring: Niamh Ni Charra with Mike Galvin, Beverly Smith & Carl Jones, Ember, Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll, Sild, Toreth, George Whitfield and HelenAdam, Mike Chant, Pat Smith and Ned Clamp, Joe Latter, others. Ph: +44(0)1348 875183. (Web: pembrokeshire-folk-music.co.uk)
5/23-26; NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: Seattle Ctr, Seattle, Wash. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Michael Herschensohn, Northwest Folklife, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109-4623; Ph: 206-684-7300 or 206-684-7321; Fx: 206-684-7190. (Web: www.nwfolklife.org)
5/24; MONUMENTAL FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP — Where: National Homestead Monument, Beatrice, Neb. Contests. Tix: FREE. Info: Deborah Greenblatt, The Old Schoolhouse, P.O. Box 671, Avoca, NE 68307-0671; Ph: 402-275-3221. (Web: www.mastercall.com/g-s)
5/24-25; EAST DURHAM IRISH FEST — Where: Irish Cultural & Sports Ctr, East Durham, N.Y. Featuring: The Jimmy Sturr Band, Enter the Haggis, Greenwich Meantime, Glengarry Boys, The Screaming Orphans, The Andy Cooney Band, Celtic Cross, Shilelagh Law, The Prodigals, Kitty Kelly Band, Jameson’s Revenge, Calley McGrane & the Exiles, Kevin & Katie McKrell & the Hard Road Céile Band, St. James Gate and more. Tix: $13 until 2 p.m., $14 after 2 p.m., kids free, parking free. Info: Tom McGoldrick, Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, P.O. Box 320, East Durham, NY 12423; Ph: 518-634-2286 or 800-434-FEST; Fx: 518-634-2058. (Web: www.east-durham.org) CR HR
5/24-26; GREAT PENNSYLVANIA FLAVOR FEST — Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim, Pa. Featuring: Local PA-based musicians and entertainers. Tix: $15.95, child $6.95. Info: Teresa Centini, Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545; Ph: 717-665-7021; Fx: 717-664-3466. (Web: www.parenfaire.com)
5/24-6/7; SWALEDALE FEST — Where: Swaledale, North Yorkshire, U.K. Workshops in music and theater. Crafts. Info: Swaledale Festival, Hudson House, High Row, Reeth, Richmond, DL11 6TB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1748-880018; Fx: +44-196-962-2217. (Web: www.swaledale-festival.org.uk)
5/25-27; PITTSBURGH FOLK FEST — Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Ctr, Pittsburgh, Pa. Featuring: A weekend-long multicultural celebration of more than 30 nationalities featuring traditional ethnic music, dance, food and refreshments. Crafts. Tix: $10, $8 adv, kids $4. Info: Pittsburgh Folk Fest, P.O. Box 16158, Pittsburgh, PA 15242; Ph: 412-278-1267 or 800-366-0093. (Web: www.pghfolkfest.org) A
5/29-31; GRAVES MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF BLUEGRASS MUSIC — Where: Graves Mtn. Lodge, Syria, Va. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, The Isaacs, James King BaFnd, Seldom Scene, Bluegrass Brother, Carrie Hasslen and Hard Rain, Cherryholmes, Dr. Ralph Stanley, Ralph II and Clinch Mt. Boys, Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press, The Lewis Family, and more. Tix: wknd $90, adv $70. Info: Jim Graves, Graves Mountain Lodge, Rt. 670, Syria, VA 22743; Ph: 540-923-4231; Fx: 540-923-4312. (Web: www.gravesmountain.com)
5/29-6/1; COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Westover, Pa. Tix: FREE. Info: Gene Hagens, Westover Area Vol. Fire Co., 583 West Bridge St., Westover, PA 16692; Ph: 814-247-8696; Fx: 814-247-8596. (Web: ghwestoverboro.com)
5/29-6/1; EUREKA SPRINGS BLUES FEST — Where: Various locations, Eureka Springs, Ark. Workshops. Info: City Advertising and Promotion Commission, P.O. Box 522, Eureka Springs, AR 72632; Ph: 866-566-9387 or 479-253-7333. (Web: www.eurekasprings.org)
5/30-31; JUBILEE OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC — Where: Longview Comm. College, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Featuring: Small Potaotes, Christie Burns, Butch Ross, Dana Hamilton, more. Workshops in Hammered & Mountain Dulicmer, songwriting, guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Flute, Fiddle, Pennywhistle, Bodhran, Autoharp. Tix: $80 adv. Info: Michael Connelly, Jubilee of Acoustic Music, 1104 North Prairie Lane, Raymore, MO 64083; Ph: 816-672-2535. (Web: www.jubileeofacousticmusic.org)
5/30-31; MELFEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Melwood Music Park, White Lake, N.C. Featuring: Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen, The Grass Cats, Carolina Road, Al Batter and the Bluegrass Reunion, Yeehaw Junction, Carolina Sunshine. Tix: Fri $20, Sat $30. Info: James R. Melvin, MelFest, 1994 White Lake Dr., White Lake, NC 28337; Ph: 910-862-8894 or 910-862-2416; Fx: 910-862-2299. (Web: www.melfestbluegrass.com)
5/30-6/1; BLUEGRASS ON THE RIVER — Where: Greenway & Nature Ctr, Pueblo, Colo. Featuring: Pete Wernick & Flexigrass, Sons & Brothers, Hickory Project, Fireweed, High Plains, Tradition, Second Wind, Fulton County Bluegrass, Stanleytones, Blue Canyon Boys, Countyline Ramblers, Quckdraw, Ackerman Family, and more. Crafts. Tix: wknd $30. Info: Director of Development, Greenway & Nature Center, P.O. Box 8295, Pueblo, CO 81008-8295; Ph: 719-549-2414 or 719-549-2349; Fx: 719-549-2345. (Web: www.gncp.org) CR HR A
5/30-6/1; CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Millennium Park, Chicago, Ill. Featuring: More than 50 performances on 3 stages and activities for the whole family, including a Gospel art fair. Tix: FREE. Info: Pam Morris, Chicago Gospel Music Festival, Mayor’s Office of Special Events, 121 N. LaSalle St., City Hall Rm. 703, Chicago, IL 60602; Ph: 312-744-3315 or 312-744-3370; Fx: 312-744-8523. (Web: www.cityofchicago.org) A
5/30-6/1; JAMBOREE — Where: Czech Republic. Featuring: Bluegrass. Tix: 15 Euros. Info: Petr Kuklík, Tylovická 395, Prague 5, 155 21, Czech Republic; Ph: +420-241-402-569; Fx: +420-241-403-818. (Web: www.jamboree-cz.com)
5/30-6/1; MICHAEL ARNONE’S CRAWFISH FEST — Where: Sussex Co. Frgrnds, Augusta, N.J. Featuring: The Radiators, Donna The Buffalo, funky METERS, Tab Benoit, Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Band, Guitar Shorty, Mitch Woods & the Rocket 88’s, Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners, Little Freddie King, Swingset Mamas, Allen Toussaint, Railroad Earth Bonerama, the Lee Boys, the Nappy Brown Orchestra, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys, dance hall, kid’s stage and more. Crafts. Tix: $125 incl. camping, $25-30 daily. Info: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest, 90-100 Rt. 206, PMB 144, Stanhope, NJ 07874; Ph:. (Web: www.crawfishfest.com)
5/30-6/1; SLIGO COUNTY FLEADH — Where: Strand Hill, Co. Sligo, Ireland. Featuring: Pub sessions, ceilidhs and concerts. Contests in various trad instruments and singing. Info: Michael Hurley, O’Connell St., Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland; Ph: +353 (0)71 918 2599 or +353-71-91-83541. (Web: www.colemanirishmusic.com)
5/30-6/1; WYCHWOOD MUSIC FEST — Where: Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, U.K. Info: Wychwood Festival, 10 Spinners Court, West End, Whitney, OX28 1NH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1993-772580. (Web: www.wychwoodfestival.com)
5/30-6/8; INTERNATIONAL FOLK FEST — Where: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Tix: 125 euros. Info: Ram Chandra Koirala, Everest Nepal Cultural Group, G.P.O. Box 13676, Kathmandu, Nepal; Ph: +977-1-4421999 or +977-98510-34611; Fx: +977-1-4441304. (Web: www.folkfestivals.org)
5/31-6/1; BACK FORTY FOLK FEST — Where: Morden Park, Morden, Man., Canada. Featuring: James Keelaghan, Billy Joe Green, Doug and Jess Band, Asham’s Stompers, The Swag, Johnny Cajun, Kerri Woelke, In’Cline’ation, Yodelin’ Stew Clayton, On The Edge, Kayla Luky, Link and the Moustaches, more. Tix: $15 day, $25 wknd. Info: JP Lepage, 147 2nd St., Morden, MB R6M 1C6, Canada; Ph: 204-822-1915; Fx: 204-325-5894. (Web: www.back40folkfest.com)
5/31-6/1; EAGLE CREEK STAMPEDE — Where: Eagle Creek Frgrnds, Burns Lake, B.C., Canada. Crafts. Info: Richard Cannon, Burns Lake Bluegrass, Country Festival, P.O. Box 113, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0, Canada; Ph: 250-699-8697; Fx: 250-699-8535. CO CR HR A
5/31-6/1; VINTAGE VIRGINIA WINE FEST — Where: Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville, Va. Info: Across the Way Productions, P.O. Box 243, Floyd, VA 24091; Ph: 540-745-FEST. (Web: vintagevirginia.atwproductions.com)
5/31-6/3; STRAWBERRY PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Strawberry Park Resort, Preston, Conn. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent, The Grascals, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Peter Rowan, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Tony Trischka, The Greencards, Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, Laurie Lewis, Dale Ann Bradley, Lonesome River Band, The Gibson Brothers, Anne & Pete Sibley Amy Gallatin and more. Tix: $ 120 wknd, $100 adv, half-price for teens 13-17-years-old, kids free. Info: Strawberry Park Resort, 42 Pierce Rd., Preston, CT 06365; Ph: 860-886-1944 or 888-794-7944; Fx: 860-886-1943. (Web: www.strawberrypark.net)
5/31-6/22; HOLLAND FEST — Where: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Featuring: Internat’l music, dance, theatre, opera, film and more. Tix: € 0-145. Info: Holland Festival, Piet Heinkade 5, Amsterdam, 1015 BS, The Netherlands; Ph: +31-(0)20-788-2100 or +31-(0)20-788-2101; Fx: +31-(0)20-788-2102. (Web: www.hollandfestival.nl )
June
6/2-7; SOUTHERN GOSPEL SINGING — Where: Lester Flatt Memorial Park, Otto, Ark. Crafts. Info: Elizabeth Kuykendall, Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Dr., Vilonia, AR 72173; Ph: 501-835-2451 or 501-796-2030; Fx: 501-835-2476. CO HO A
6/4-7; SASKATOON CHILDREN’S FEST — Where: Kiwanis Park, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada. Workshops in circus arts. Crafts. Info: Bonney Walters, NSI Children’s Festival, Box 1642, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3R8, Canada; Ph: 306-664-3378; Fx: 306-664-2344. (Web: www.saskatoonchildrensfestival.org) CR HR A
6/5-7; MOSAIC: A FESTIVAL OF CULTURES — Where: Various pavilions throughout Regina, Sask., Canada. Featuring: International music, dancing and crafts. Crafts. Tix: $10, youth/seniors $7, ages 6 and under free. Info: Brenda Heisler, Regina Multicultural Council, 2144 Cornwall St., Regina, SK S4P 2K7, Canada; Ph: 306-757-5990; Fx: 306-352-1977. (Web: www.reginamulticulturalcouncil.ca)
6/5-8; AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSIC FEST — Where: Grove Civic Ctr, Grove, Okla. Featuring: Jana Jae and Hotwire, Bluegrass Friends, Lou Maiuri and Cloggers, Taking Chances, Prairie Breeze String Band. Contests. Crafts. Tix: $3-30. Info: Kathleen Pixley, Grand Lake Festivals, P. O. Box 451590, Grove, OK 74345-1590; Ph: 918-786-8896 or 800-526-2523; Fx: 918-786-8897. (Web: www.grandlakefestivals.com)
6/5-8; CHICAGO BLUES FEST — Where: Grant Park, Chicago, Ill. Tix: FREE. Info: Chicago Blues Festival, Mayor’s Office of Special Events, 121 N. LaSalle St., Rm. 806, Chicago, IL 60602; Ph: 312-744-3315 or 312-744-3370; Fx: 312-744-8523. (Web: www.cityofchicago.org/specialevents)
6/5-8; ROOTS ON THE RIVER — Where: Bellows Falls, Vt. Featuring: Fred Eaglesmith & the Flying Squirrels, Lori McKenna, Mark Erelli, Roger Marin, Eilen Jewell, Sarah Borges, Robbie Fulks, Starline Rhythm Boys and others. Info: Ray Massucco, Vermont Festivals LLC, 90 Westminster St., Bellows Falls, VT 05101; Ph: 802-463-9595. (Web: www.rootsontheriver.com) CR HR A
6/6-3; OCRAFOLK FEST — Where: Ocracoke Island, N.C. Featuring: Music and storytelling. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: David Tweedie, Ocrafolk Festival, P.O. Box 553, Ocracoke, NC 27960; Ph: 252-928-3411 or 252-928-4280. (Web: www.ocrafolkfestival.org) CR HR A
6/6-7; BLUE PLUM MUSIC & ARTS FEST — Where: Johnson City, Tenn. Featuring: The Half Runners, Sigean, Roan Mountain Hilltoppers, Wayne Henderson, Doc Watson, Ozone Rangers, Malcolm Holcombe, Town Mountain, Broken Valley Road Show, Scott Miller & the Commonwealth and The Subdudes. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Christine Murdock, P.O. Box 1823, Johnson City, TN 37605; Ph: 423-928-3479. (Web: www.blueplum.org)
6/6-7; BLUFF CREEK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bluff Creek Music Park, Phil Campbell, Ala. Crafts. Tix: Fri $6, Sat $8. Info: Lonnie & Helen Strickland, Bluff Creek Music Park, 1250 Co. Hwy. 123, Phil Campbell, AL 35581; Ph: 205-993-4471.
6/6-7; BULL MTN. BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Crum, W.Va. Info: Bobby Marcum, RR 1, P.O. Box 156, Crum, WV 25669-9661; Ph: 304-393-3597.
6/6-7; COKE OVENS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Coke Ovens Park, Dunlap, Tenn. Featuring: Regional bands. Tix: $5 donation. Info: Edward Brown, Sequatchie Valley Historical Assoc., 381 Walnut St, Dunlap, TN 37327; Ph: 423-949-2294 or 423-949-3060.
6/6-7; FOGGY HOLLOW BLUEGRASS GATHERIN’ — Where: Gadsden, Ala. Featuring: Kelli Johnson, Herb Trotman Band, Foggy Hollow, Kudzu String Band, Blue Moon Rising, Distant Cousins, The Chapmans and IIIRD Time Out. Tix: $30 wknd, adv $25, Fri $15, Sat $25, kids free. Info: Glen Williams, Foggy Hollow Farm, 439 Ross Lake Rd., Wellington, AL 36279; Ph: 256-492-3700. (Web: www.foggyhollow.com)
6/6-7; MOUNT AIRY BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION — Where: Veterans Memorial Park, Mt. Airy, N.C. Contests in Bluegrass band, old-time band, fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, bass, Dobro, dulcimer, autoharp, folk song, dance and more. Tix: $10 wknd, daily $5, kids 6 and under free. Info: Carlyle Whitaker, Mt. Airy Bluegrass & OT Fiddlers Convention, P.O. Box 445, Mount Airy, NC 27030; Ph: 336-786-2236 or 800-286-6193. (Web: www.mtairyfiddlersconvention.com) CO HO
6/6-7; NISSWA-STÄMMAN SCANDINAVIAN FEST — Where: Nisswa, Minn. Featuring: 140 performers on 5 stages and children’s activities. Workshops in fiddle and dance. Info: Paul Wilson, 16586 Nokay Lake Rd., Brainerd, MN 56401; Ph: 218-764-2994 or 800-950-9610. (Web: www.nisswastamman.org)
6/6-7; YELLOWBANKS DULCIMER FEST — Where: English Park, Owensboro, Ky. Featuring: Peggy Carter, Atwater-Donnelly, Kara Barnard, Jeff Hames, Gary and Toni Sager and Bing Futch. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, tin whistle and banjo. Tix: FREE. Info: Thelma Newman, 4113 Mason Woods Ln., Owensboro, KY 42303; Ph: 270-684-1631 or 270-683-4057.
6/6-8; 9TH ST. BLUEGRASS GOSPEL FEST — Where: Spooner, Wis. Info: Verna Shell, N5701 9th St., Spooner, WI 54801; Ph: 715-635-9130. (Web: www.9thstreetfestival.homestead.com)
6/6-8; AGRIUM BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alb., Canada. Tix: FREE. Info: Randy Fedorak, Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way, Calgary, AB T2J 5G5, Canada; Ph: 403-974-4200; Fx: 403-974-4266. (Web: www.sprucemeadows.com)
6/6-8; DUNDAS INTERNATIONAL BUSKERFEST — Where: Dundas, Ont., Canada. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Lynn Sutton, 2 Victoria St., Dundas, OT L9H 2B8, Canada; Ph: 905-627-5461. (Web: www.downtowndundas.ca) CR A
6/6-8; NORFOLK HARBORFEST — Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk, Va. Featuring: The Wailers, Marc Cohn, and more. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Norfolk Festevents, 120 W. Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510; Ph: 757-441-2345; Fx: 757-441-5198. (Web: www.festeventsva.org) A
6/6-8; ODUNDE FESTIVAL — Where: Philadelphia, Pa. Featuring: African dancers from the continent and diaspora. Tix: FREE. Info: ODUNDE, Inc., P.O. Box 21748, Philadelphia, PA 19146; Ph: 215-732-8510; Fx: 215-546-5275. (Web: www.odundeinc.org)
6/6-8; PAGOSA FOLK N’ BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Reservoir Hill Park, Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Featuring: Biscuit Burners, The Waybacks, Martha Scanlan, Cadillac Sky, Shannon Whitworth, Boulder Acoustic Society, The Belleville Outfit, Jayme Stone, more. Tix: day $45, wknd $75. Info: Crista, FolkWest, P.O. Box 3665, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147; Ph: 970-731-5582. (Web: www.folkwest.com)
6/6-8; TEXAS SCOTTISH FEST — Where: Maverick Stadium, Arlington, Tex. Tix: $9-25 wknd, $6-10 Fri., $4-$15 Sat., $4-10 Sun. Ph: 800-363-SCOT. (Web: www.texasscottishfestival.com)
6/6-8; THREE SISTERS PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe, Ill. Info: Terry Lease, P.O. Box 456, Jacksonville, IL 62651; Ph: 217-243-3159. (Web: www.bluegrassmidwest.com)
6/6-8; WIRRAL FOLK ON THE COAST FEST — Where: O.C. Sports & Leisure Centre, Merseyside, U.K. Featuring: MARTIN CARTHY, CHRIS WHILE & JULIE MATTHEWS, HARVEY ANDREWS, JEZ LOWE, LES BARKER, JOHNNY SILVO, TOM TOPPING BAND, KEITH DONNELLY, ANTHONY JOHN CLARKE, FIONA SIMPSON, JOHN O’CONNELL, FULL HOUSE, ZOE MULFORD, JOE TOPPING, COLIN HENDERSON, PHIL CHISNALL, VOCAL POINT, ALISON PARKER & the THIRD MAN, SHELLBACK CHORUS. Info: Wirral on the Coasr Fest, 28 Bridle Rd, Bomborough, Wirral, Merseyside, CH62 6AR; Ph: +44(0)151 652-0734 or +44(0)151 678-9902. (Web: wirralfolkonthecoast.com)
6/6-9; NATIONAL CELTIC FOLK FEST — Where: Portarlington, Victoria, Australia. Featuring: Celtic culture, incl. a ceili, clan displays, a marketplace and more. Workshops in instrument, dance, singing and language. Crafts. Info: Una McAlinden, National Celtic Folk Fest, P.O. Box 1314, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia; Ph: +61-(0)403-19-2631 or +61-(0)35241-2499. (Web: www.nationalcelticfestival.com)
6/6-14; FÈS FESTIVAL OF WORLD SACRED MUSIC — Where: Fès, Morocco. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Fès Festival of World Sacred Music, Association Fès-Saïss, Sidi El Khayat BP 629, Fès-Médina, 30200, Morocco; Ph: +212-(0)55-74-05-35 or +212-(0)35-63-62-99; Fx: +212-(0)55-74-06-92. (Web: www.fesfestival.com)
6/7; APPEL FARM ARTS & MUSIC FEST — Where: Elmer, N.J. Featuring: Enter the Haggis, Red Molly, others. Crafts. Info: Sean Timmons, Appel Farm Arts & Music Center, P.O. Box 888, Elmer, NJ 08318; Ph: 856-358-2472; Fx: 856-358-6513. (Web: www.appelfarm.org)
6/7; BLUEGRASS IN THE WOODS — Where: Otter Creek Cmpgrnd, Airville, Pa. Featuring: Shiloh Ridge, Greenbranch, Fair Mountain, Bluegrass Mountain Boys, and more. Tix: $15, ages 6-15 $3, kids under 6 free. Info: Lori Heiland, 1101 Furnace Rd., Airville, PA 17302; Ph: 717-862-3628 or 877-336-8837; Fx: 717-862-3278. (Web: www.ottercreekcamp.com)
6/7-0; RUOTSINPYHTAA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ruotsinpyhtaa, Finland. Info: Wasel Arar, Merimiehenk 36D, Helsinki, 00150, Finland; Ph: +35-850-050-5031. (Web: www.bluegrass.fi)
6/7-8; HIGHWAY 61 BLUES FEST — Where: Leland, Mississippi. Featuring: Pat Thomas, Eddie Cusic, Lil’ Dave Thompson, John Horton, Mississippi Slim, David Honeyboy Edwards and more. Tix: $15, $12 adv. Info: Billy Johnson, P.O. Box 251, Leland, MS 38756; Ph: 662-686-2063 or 662-347-4223. (Web: www.highway61blues.com)
6/7-8; RHODE ISLAND SUSTAINABLE LIVING FEST — Where: Coventry, R.I. Tix: $20, adv $10. Info: Bekah Greenwald, 451 Hammet Rd., Coventry, RI 02816; Ph: 401-397-3430 or 401-397-9293; Fx: 401-397-4756. (Web: www.livingfest.org)
6/7-8; SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM FOLK ARTS FAIR — Where: Sharlot Hall Museum, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: A community celebration of the traditional arts, skills, and entertainments of the central Arizona mountain region. Crafts. Tix: $3 donation, members and kids free. Info: Barbara Cook, Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, AZ 86301; Ph: 928-445-3122 x18; Fx: 928-776-9053. (Web: www.sharlot.org)
6/7-10; BLAST FROM THE BAYOU CAJUN / ZYDECO FEST — Where: Strawberry Park, Preston, Conn. Featuring: Geno Delafose, Beausoleil, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Chris Ardoin, The Pine Leaf Boys, Travis Matte, Jesse Lege, Li’l Anne & Hot Cayenne, Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp, The Radiators, Corey Ledet and many more. Tix: $115 wknd, $95 adv, teens 13-17-years-old half price, kids free. Info: Strawberry Park Resort, 42 Pierce Rd., Preston, CT 06365; Ph: 860-886-1944 or 888-794-7944; Fx: 860-886-1943. (Web: www.strawberrypark.net) CO HO A
6/7-10; WIND GAP BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Mountain View Park, Wind Gap, Pa. Featuring: The Lewis Family, Bobby Osborne, Jesse McReynolds, Masters of the Mandolin, Claire Lynch Band, Valerie Smith, Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie, The Bluegrass Brothers, James King Band, Nothin’ Fancy, Dan Paisley, The Abrams Brothers, The Biscuit Burners, Melvin Goins, Junior Barber & Beartracks, Carolina Sonshine, The Cabin Fever Band, Ken Scoggins & Miller’s Creek, Smokey Greene, Stained Grass Window, Remington Ryde, James Reams & the Barnstormers, Bill & Maggie Anderson, Adrenalin Hayride, Gold Heart, Lorretta and Mo and more. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, guitar, bass, voice, Dobro and more. Tix: $60-$70 wknd, day $10-$30, teens 12-16-years-old $15-$20, kids free. Info: Harry J. Grant, Appalachain Fiddle & Bluegrass Assoc., 51 Main St., Flanders, NJ 07836; Ph: 800-WIND-GAP or 973-584-0585; Fx: 973-584-2326. (Web: www.windgapbluegrass.com)
6/8; GENESEE HIGHLAND GATHERING — Where: Genesee Country Village & Museum, Mumford, N.Y. Featuring: Music and Scottish culture events. Contests in highland games. Tix: $14, $11 seniors, $8 kids 4-16-years-old. Info: Kathy Marfione, Genesee Country Village & Museum, Flint Hill Rd., Mumford, NY 14511; Ph: 585-538-6822. (Web: www.gcv.org) CR HR A
6/8-10; SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, Conn. Featuring: Chantey and folk singers. Workshops. Info: Rick Spencer, Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, CT 06355-0990; Ph: 860-572-5315 or 888-973-2767; Fx: 860-572-5326. (Web: www.mysticseaport.org) A
6/8-11; PRAIRIE LAKE PICKIN’ PARTY — Where: Prairie Lake, Kan. Featuring: Stony Point Country, Jackson County Pickers, Bonjour Brothers, Dara & The Porch Dogs, Mid-Day Ramblers, Durst Family Band, Ready Brothers, New Edition, Judy Coder & Pride of the Prairie, The O’Shea Sisters, Hootin’ Annies, Boiler Room Boys, Pastense, Second Edition, and more. Workshops. Info: Dave Thorpe, Ph: 785-478-1728 or 785-887-6314. (Web: www.accesskansas.org/kppa)
6/11-13; BASIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Brandon, Vt. Workshops in bass banjo, rhythm gitar, mandolin. Crafts. Tix: wknd: $40, adv $35 / daily $10-20. Info: Linda Berry, Basin Bluegrass Festival, 91 Charberry Ln., Brandon, VT 05733; Ph: 802-247-3275; Fx: 802-247-3275. (Web: www.brandon.org/bluegrass.htm) CO CR HR A
6/11-14; SEEDTIME ON THE CUMBERLAND — Where: Appalshop, Whitesburg, Ky. Featuring: Kathy Mattea, Darrell & Wayne Scott, Jesse McReynolds & the Virginia Boys, Lee Sexton, Brett Ratliff & the Clack Mountain String Band, Cowan Creek Youth Band, Kentucky Wildhorse, Rich & the Po Folks, Randy Wilson, Songs of Coal, Angie DeBord, Cowan Creek Women, Fossil Fools Collective, Singing on the Mountain at Indian Bottom and more. Crafts. Tix: FREE, some ticketed events. Info: Art Menius, Director, Appalshop, 91 Madison Ave., Whitesburg, KY 41858; Ph: 606-633-0108; Fx: 606-663-1009. (Web: www.appalshop.org/seedtime)
6/12-14; ALL AMERICAN BLUEGRASS JAM — Where: Booster Park, Orange, Va. Featuring: The Grascals, Claire Lynch, Ralph Stanley II, George Clark, Dark Hollow, Michelle Nixon, plus many more. Tix: wknd: $70, adv $60 / daily $25-30, kids 13-17 half-price, kids under 12 free. Info: Nashville Music Promotions, Inc., All American Bluegrass Jam, P.O. Box 882, Portland, TN 37148; Ph: 615-337-8166 or 540-825-5838. (Web: www.allamericanbluegrass.com)
6/12-15; FESTIVAL OF THE BLUEGRASS — Where: Kentucky State Horse Park, Lexington, Ky. Featuring: Seldom Scene, IIIrd Time Out, Lonesome River and many more. Workshops. Info: Jean or Bob Cornett, Festival of the Bluegrass, P.O. Box 644, Georgetown, KY 40324; Ph: 859-846-4995 or 606-846-4995; Fx: 606-846-5632. (Web: www.festivalofthebluegrass.com) CO HO A
6/12-15; SMOKY HILL RIVER FEST — Where: Oakdale Park, Salina, Kan. Featuring: Angela Hagenbach, M-Pact, Wiyos, Lisa Hawley, Entrain, more. Crafts. Tix: $10, adv $7, children free. Info: Smoky Hill River Fest, Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, P.O. Box 2181, Salina, KS 67402-2181; Ph: 785-309-5770; Fx: 785-826-7444. (Web: www.riverfestival.com)
6/12-23; BARRIE JAZZ & BLUES FEST — Where: Barrie, Ont., Canada. Info: Barrie Fest, 14 Radenhurst Crescent, Barrie, ON L4M 6C6, Canada; Ph:. (Web: www.barriejazzbluesfest.com)
6/13-14; JUBILEE! JAM: JACKSON ARTS & MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtown Jackson, Miss. Info: TCB Concerts, 1555 Madison Ave., Memphis, TN 38104; Ph: 901-316-0175; Fx: 901-316-0193. (Web: www.jubileejam.com) A
6/13-14; KENTUCKY LAKE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Kenlake State Resort Park, Aurora, Ky. Workshops. Info: Jackson Purchase Friends of Bluegrass, P.O. Box 852, Benton, KY 42025; Ph: 270-527-3839. (Web: www.jpfob.com)
6/13-14; OVERTON BLUEGRASS & GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Overton City Park, Overton, Tex. Workshops in banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass and songwriting. Crafts. Info: Don Eaves, Overton Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Drawer D, Overton, TX 75684; Ph: 903-834-3171 or 903-834-7226; Fx: 903-834-3174. (Web: www.overtonbluegrass.com) CO CR HO HR A
6/13-14; WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIDDLERS FEST — Where: Crockett Civic Ctr, Crockett, Tex. Featuring: Fiddlers and local singers. Info: Barbara Kolessar, Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 307, Crockett, TX 75835; Ph: 936-544-2359; Fx: 936-544-4355. (Web: www.crockettareachamber.org)
6/13-14; XFEST — Where: Country Creek Winery, Salford, Pa. Featuring: Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus, Vance Gilbert, The Hot Club of Philadelphia, The Grandsons, The McGillians, Tim Malley and The 23s, more. Crafts. Info: Kevin Lynch, Xtreme Folk Scene, PO Box 27484, Philadelphia, PA 19118; Ph: 973-809-1930; Fx: 973-777-3063. (Web: www.xfsmusic.org)
6/13-15; BIG SESSION FEST — Where: Leicester, U.K. Info: Big Session Fest, De Montfort Hall, Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)116 233 3111. (Web: www.bigsessionfestival.com)
6/13-15; BILL JORGENSON’S HERITAGE FARM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Kewaunee, Wis. Workshops. Info: Rob Billings, 3102 N. Bluemound Dr., Appleton, WI 54914; Ph: 920-716-1655. (Web: www.bjorgensonbluegrass.com)
6/13-15; CARROUSEL BY THE RIVER CULTURAL FEST — Where: Windsor, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Intern’l music, song and dance. Tix: wknd $5, children and seniors free. Info: Chris Spiroff, Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex Co., 245 Janette Ave., Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2, Canada; Ph: 519-255-1127; Fx: 519-255-1435. (Web: www.themcc.com)
6/13-15; CHARLIE POOLE MUSIC FEST — Where: Eden Frgrnds, Eden, N.C. Contests in banjo and other old-time and bluegrass instruments. Workshops in old-time and bluegrass instruments. Crafts. Tix: wknd $15, daily $10, kids under 12 free. Info: Louise W. Price, Charlie Poole Music Festival, P.O. Box 867, Eden, NC 27289-0867; Ph: 336-623-1043 or 336-627-0375; Fx: 336-623-4138. (Web: www.charlie-poole.com)
6/13-15; CITY STAGES FEST — Where: Downtown Birmingham, Ala. Featuring: 10 stages with 150 acts from a wide range of genres. Tix: $50 wknd adv., daily $28, kids under 10 free. Info: Jeff Maddox, City Stages, P.O. Box 2266, Birmingham, AL 35201; Ph: 205-251-1272; Fx: 205-323-7074. (Web: www.citystages.org)
6/13-15; HUCK FINN’S JUBILEE — Where: Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville, Calif. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $15-20. Info: Don V. Tucker, Huck Finn’s Jubilee, P.O. Box 56419, Riverside, CA 92517; Ph: 951-341-8080 or 909-780-8810; Fx: 909-780-3765. (Web: www.huckfinn.com) CO CR HO HR A
6/13-15; KLUANE MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Haines Junction, Y.T., Canada. Featuring: Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, The Daughters of Bluegrass, Cadillac Sky, NewFound Road, Outlaw Social, Hungry Hill, Annie Lou. Workshops in various instruments. Tix: wknd $80. Info: Bob Hayes, Kluane Mtn Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 5499, Haines Junction, YT Y0B 1L0, Canada; Ph: 867-634-2765; Fx: 867-634-7046. (Web: www.kluanemountainbluegrassfest.com)
6/13-15; LIVE OAK MUSIC FEST — Where: Live Oak Camp, Santa Barbara Co., Calif. Featuring: Live blues, bluegrass, folk, world and reggae music, jams, and workshops. Workshops in music, kids’ crafts. Tix: wknd $120, adult day $40, child day $35. Info: Elany Mueller, KCBX Public Radio, 1400 Vachell Ln., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; Ph: 805-549-8855; Fx: 805-781-3025. (Web: www.liveoakfest.org)
6/13-15; MIDDLEWICH FOLK & BOAT FEST — Where: Middlewich, Cheshire, U.K. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Alison Roylance-White, Middlewich Folk & Boat Festival, 3 White Park Close, Middlewich, CW10 9GB, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)160-683-4575; Fx: +44-(0)160-683-4575. (Web: www.midfest.org)
6/13-15; NORTH FORK BLUEGRASS & ROOTS MUSIC FEST — Where: Hotchkiss, Colo. Featuring: Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain, Diana Jones, Mighty Squirrel, more. Workshops in instruments, vocals. Tix: wknd $75, day $25. Info: Jody Andrews, P.O. Box 442, Hotchkiss, CO 81419; Ph: 970-872-8000 or 970-928-6633. (Web: www.northforkbluegrass.com)
6/13-15; TEXAS FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: Institute of Texan Cultures, San Antonio, Tex. Featuring: Texas musicians, dancers, storytellers and demos. Tix: $10, $4 kids. Info: Jo Ann Andera, Texas Folklife Festival, 801 S. Bowie St., San Antonio, TX 78205-3296; Ph: 210-458-2249 or 210-458-2224; Fx: 210-458-2218. (Web: www.texasfolklifefestival.org)
6/13-15; WASHBOARD MUSIC FEST — Where: Downtown Logan, Ohio. Tix: FREE. Info: Jacqui Barnett, Columbus Washboard Co., Washboard Music Festival, 14 Gallagher Ave., Logan, OH 43138; Ph: 740-380-3828 or 800-343-7967; Fx: 740-380-1528. (Web: www.washboardfestival.com)
6/13-15; WIMBORNE FOLK FEST — Where: Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England. Featuring: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Cathasaigh, Arty McGlynn & Noillaig Casey, At First Light, Swarb’s Lazarus, Téada, Stephen Fearing, Líadan, Shona Kipling & Damien O’Kane, James Chadwick, Four Hand Reel, Peeping Tom, Random and more. Workshops in instruments and dancing. Crafts. Info: Linda Wild, 32a Sea View Rd., Upton, Poole, Dorset, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)120-262-3740. (Web: www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk)
6/13-29; CARROUSEL OF THE NATIONS — Where: Windsor, Ont., Canada. Featuring: 2nd consecutive wknd of int’l music, song and dance. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Chris Spiroff, Multicultural Council of Windsor & Essex Cty., 245 Janette Ave., Windsor, ON N9A 4Z2, Canada; Ph: 519-255-1127; Fx: 519-255-1435. (Web: www.themcc.com)
6/14; GOSPEL MUSIC FEST — Where: Sauder Village, Archbold, Ohio. Featuring: Calverymen Quartet, Unity, Jim Stewart. Crafts. Tix: $12.50, student $6.25. Info: Kim Krieger / Sauder Village, PO Box 235, 22611 St., Rt. 2, Archbold, OH 43502; Ph: 800-590-9755 or 419-446-2541; Fx: 419-445-5251. (Web: www.saudervillage.org) CO CR HO HR A
6/14; KELOWNA OLD-TIME FIDDLERS CONTEST — Where: Kelowna, B.C., Canada. Contests in fiddle. Info: Conny Stamhuis, Ph: 250-763-4406. (Web: bcfiddlers.org)
6/14; POTOMAC CELTIC FEST — Where: Morven Park Equestrian Ctr, Leesburg, Va. Crafts. Info: Potomac Celtic Alliance, 525-K E. Market St. #295, Leesburg, VA 20176; Ph: 703-938-9779. (Web: www.pcfest.org)
6/14; SAM HINTON FOLK HERITAGE FEST — Where: Old Poway Park, Poway, Calif. Workshops. Info: Templar’s Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland RD, Poway, CA 92027; Ph: 760-746-8061. (Web: www.sdfolkheritage.org)
6/14-15; GEBHARD WOODS DULCIMER FEST — Where: Gebhard Woods State Park, Morris, Ill. Featuring: Mike Anderson, Barton & Para, Gordon BoK & Carol Rohl, Bryan Bowers, Steve Endsley, Sherri Farley Band, Diane Ippel, Ken Kolodner, Dan Landrum, Bill Robinson & Friends, Rick Thum, Susan Trump, Rob Williams and more. Workshops in mtn and hammered dulcimers, Autoharp, more. Crafts. Info: G. Schowalter, Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival, P.O. Box 801, Morris, IL 60450-0801; Ph: 708-331-6875 or 815-942-0609. (Web: www.gwdf.org) CO CR HR A
6/14-15; KIDS PIRATE FEST — Where: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, Vt. Featuring: Champlain Troubadour and others. Workshops in kids music and activities. Tix: $9, ages 5-17 $5, under 5 free. Info: Eloise Beil, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, 4472 Basin Harbor Rd., Vergennes, VT 05491; Ph: 802-475-2022; Fx: 802-475-2953. (Web: www.lcmm.org)
6/14-16; BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS — Where: Mickey’s Mtn, Hopedale, Ohio. Featuring: Wheeling Park Grass, Bluegrass Express WV, Idle Tymes, Mueller Family, Southern Skye 3rd Generation, Joe Zeleck, Copus Hill, Joe Mullins & Radio Ramblers, Greg Spanky Moore, Buck & Company, Alex Hibbits & Appalachian Raign, The James Family and Hard Times. Crafts. Tix: $45 wknd, $37.50 adv., daily $10-$25, kids 14-18 half-price. Info: Calvin Mickey, Bluegrass in the Hills, 88233 Mickey Rd., Hopedale, OH 43976; Ph: 740-391-5631 or 740-946-5631. (Web: www.mickeysmtn.com)
6/14-21; BILL MONROE BEAN BLOSSOM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Bill Monroe Music Park and Cmpgrnd, Bean Blossom, Ind. Workshops in history and songwriting. Crafts. Info: Gaby Zimmerman, Bean Blossom Bluegrass, 5163 State Rd. 135 North, Morgantown, IN 46160; Ph: 800-414-4677 or 812-988-6422; Fx: 812-988-1203. (Web: www.beanblossom.com)
6/15; GREATER CHICAGO JEWISH FOLK ARTS FEST — Where: Caldwell Woods, Chicago, Ill. Featuring: Musical entertainment, family stage, dance and theater groups and storytellers. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Jewish POCET, P.O. Box 5215, Skokie, IL 60076; Ph: 847-933-3000. (Web: www.pocet.org) A
6/15; STRAWBERRY FEST — Where: Riverfront Park, Beacon, N.Y. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Beacon Sloop Club, P.O. Box 527, Beacon, NY 12508; Ph: 845-297-7697. (Web: www.beaconsloopclub.org) CR HR A
6/16-17; HERITAGE CRAFT & OLDE TIME MUSIC FEST — Where: Roscoe Village, Coshocton, Ohio. Contests in flatpick guitar. Workshops in hammered dulcimer, fiddle, guitar and dance. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Angie Ianniello, Historic Roscoe Village, 381 Hill St., Coshocton, OH 43812; Ph: 800-877-1830 or 740-622-9310; Fx: 740-623-6555. (Web: www.roscoevillage.com)
6/16-21; NATIONAL OLD-TIME FIDDLERS’ CONTEST & FEST — Where: Weiser High School Gym, Weiser, Idaho. Featuring: Live music, parade, vendors, contests, bluegrass battle of the bands, carnival and jams. Contests. Workshops in fiddle, banjo, mandolin and harmonica. Crafts. Info: Layna Hafer, Director, National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest, 115 W. Idaho, Weiser, ID 83672; Ph: 208-414-0255 or 800-437-1280; Fx: 208-414-0256. (Web: www.fiddlecontest.com)
6/18-21; FLATROCK BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE — Where: Fudfest Music Grnds, Antigo, Wis. Info: Randall G. Wilson, P.O. Box 87, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-0087; Ph: 920-373-7773 or 920-421-1037. (Web: www.flatrockbluegrass.com)
6/19-20; POCONO MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: GDS Frgrnds, Newfoundland, Pa. Featuring: James King Band, Blue Ridge Mountain Boys, Louie Setzer & the Appalachian Mountain Boys, Chester Johnson & the Foggy Mountain Grass, Cabin Fever Band, Heavy Traffic, The Lost Ramblers, The Mill Creek Boys, Mark Miklos & the Raritan Valley Ramblers and Like Father - Like Son. Tix: $40 wknd, $30-$35 adv. Info: Craig Parsons, P.O. Box 12, Saylorsburg, PA 18353; Ph: 610-562-0161 or 610-390-0860. (Web: www.poconobluegrassfestival.com)
6/19-21; LONG DAY’S NIGHT MUSIC FEST — Where: Swift Current, Sask., Canada. Featuring: Blues, klezmer and funk. Tix: $20-30. Info: Shann Gowan, Art Gallery of Swift Current, 411 Herbert St. E., Swift Current, SK S9H 1M5, Canada; Ph: 306-778-2686; Fx: 306-778-2686.
6/19-21; MAURY RIVER FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION — Where: Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista, Va. Tix: $30 wknd, daily $10, kids free. Info: Janice Burguieres, Maury River Fiddlers’ Convention, P.O. Box 702, Buena Vista, VA 24416; Ph: 540-261-1328 or 800-555-8845; Fx: 540-261-7321. (Web: www.glenmaurypark.com/mrfc)
6/19-21; NASHUA OLD-TIME COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Big Four Frgrnds, Nashua, Iowa. Workshops in guitar, mandolin, dobro, banjo. Tix: wknd $30, day $15. Info: Charley & Sandy Good, 111 Randall Dr., Decorah, IA 52101; Ph: 563-382-2048.
6/19-21; NORTH CAROLINA STATE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Happy Holiday Cmpgrnd, Cherokee, N.C. Featuring: The Grascals, Mike Snider, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mt. Boys, Dale Ann Bradley, Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers, Jesse McReynolds and the VA Boys, Bobby Osborne and Rocky Top X-Press, Bradley Walker, Mountain Heart, Lonesome Will Mullins and The Virginia Playboys, Cherryholmes, Charlie Sizemore, IIIrd Tyme Out, Goldwing Express, Raymond Fairchild and the Maggy Valley Boys, Dailey and Vincent Band, Barry Scott and Second Wind. Crafts. Tix: wknd $75-85, daily $30-35. Info: Norman Adams, Adams and Anderson, LLC, P.O. Box 98, Dahlonega, GA 30533; Ph: 706-864-7203; Fx: 706-864-1037. (Web: www.aandabluegrass.com) CO HO A
6/19-21; STRINGBEAN MEMORIAL BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Stringbean Memorial Music Park, Tyner, Ky. Featuring: The Virginia Cross Ties, J. Max McKee, Millers Creek, True Gospel Echoes, The Cumberland Gap Connection, Mike Havens & The Blue Mt. Grass, Hurley Ridge, Phillip Akemon & Flatlick, The Platt Family Band, Gary Strong & Hard Times, Felex Brock & Gospel Harmony, Charlie Bays Unit, The Mule Band, and many more. Crafts. Tix: $15 per day. Info: Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Fest, P.O. Box 359, Hwy. 421, Gray Hawk, KY 40434; Ph: 606-287-0600 or 877-800-7344; Fx: 606-287-0600. (Web: www.geocities.com/stringfest) CO HO A
6/19-22; BLISTERED FINGERS FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Silver Spur Riding Club, Sidney, Maine. Featuring: The Lewis Family, Mike Cleveland, The Moron Brothers, White Mountain Bluegrass, Bluegrass Diamonds, Will Clark and the Misty Mountaineers, Acoustic Blue, Muellers, Smokey Greene, Aroostock County, Hemingway Brothers and Blistered Fiingers. Crafts. Info: Sandy Cormier, Blistered Fingers Production, Inc, 263 Trafton Rd., Waterville, ME 04901; Ph: 207-873-6539. (Web: www.blisteredfingers.com)
6/19-22; NATIONAL WOMEN’S MUSIC FEST — Where: Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI. Featuring: Tret Fure, Sonia, Cris Williamson, Martine Locke, Ellis, 2 Chix & a Drum, Lisa Ferraro, Karen Williams, Andrea Gibson, Nicole Reynolds, Girl Parts. Info: Jane Weldon, National Women’s Music Festival, P.O. Box 1427, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1427; Ph: 317-713-1144. (Web: www.wiaonline.org)
6/19-22; TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Town Park, Telluride, Colo. Contests in troubadour and band. Tix: $145. Info: Planet Bluegrass, P.O. Box 769, 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540; Ph: 800-624-2422 or 303-823-0848; Fx: 303-823-0849. (Web: www.bluegrass.com) CO CR A
6/19-22; WEST VIRGINIA STATE FOLK FEST — Where: Glenville, W.Va. Featuring: Jam sessions, Appalachian art & crafts, square dancing and more. Contests in banjo and fiddle. Workshops in dulcimer, banjo and fiddle. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: West Virginia State Folk Festival, P.O. Box 362, Glenville, WV 26351; Ph: 304-462-5000. (Web: www.wvfolkfestival.org) CR HR A
6/20-21; LAUREL HIGHLANDS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Ligonier, Pa. Featuring: Michael Cleveland, The Jeannette Williams Band, Bill Yates and Friends/A Country Gentlemen Tribute, more. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Keith Neiderhiser, Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival, 1012 Harvey Rd., Ligonier, PA 15658; Ph: 724-238-8646. (Web: www.laurelhighlandsbluegrass.com)
6/20-21; MISSOURI RIVER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Cross Ranch State Park, N.D. Featuring: Tangled Roots, Chuck Suchy, Cottonwood, Pfliger Sisters, Flatt Mountain, more. Workshops in performance. Tix: $25 wknd, $12-18 day. Info: John Andrus, 210 7th Ave., Litchville, ND 58461-7150; Ph: 701-762-4891. (Web: www.northdakotabluegrass.org)
6/20-21; OLD-TIME FIDDLER’S CONTEST & JAM — Where: Snyder Music Park, Halltown, Mo. Featuring: Folk, bluegrass, country and Gospel music and clogging. Contests in fiddle. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Virginia Snyder, Snyder Music Park, 1347 E. Broadmoor St., Springfield, MO 65804; Ph: 417-882-6621. (Web: virginiasnyder.netfirms.com)
6/20-21; OLD-TIME MUSIC AND OZARK HERITAGE FEST — Where: Howell County Courthouse Square, downtown West Plains, MO. Featuring: musicians in old-time and related genres from the Missouri Ozarks and surrounding regions. Tix: FREE. Info: Matt Meacham, 1300 Seminole Street, #24, West Plains, MO 65775; Ph: 417-255-7926 or 417-372-3177. (Web: oldtimemusic.org)
6/20-21; PENINSULA BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Marvels’ Carriage Museum, Georgetown, Del. Featuring: Hickory Ridge, Smith Mountain Grass, Wayne T. Holt Band, Mill Run, Mark Templeton and Pocket Change, Shiloh Ridge, Timmons Family, Lost N Time. Tix: wknd $40, Fri $15, Sat $20. Info: Marie Whaley, Peninsula Bluegrass, Inc., P.O. Box 2, Laurel, DE 19956; Ph: 302-875-2595 or 302-875-3708. (Web: www.peninsulabluegrass.com)
6/20-21; POSTON LAKE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Guysville, Ohio. Featuring: JD Crowe and New South, IIIrd Tyme Out, Dailey Vincent Band, Dan Paislet and Southern Grass, Melvin Goins and Windy Mountain, Joe Mullins and Radio Ramblers, Hart Brothers, Bluegrass Strangers, Higher Vision, Bluegrass Mountaineers, Wills Creek, Jordon Run, Idyletimes. Info: Myron Pete Hart, The Hart Brothers, 21344 Potter Rd., Guysville, OH 45735; Ph: 740-662-2051. (Web: www.thehartbrothers.com) CO CR HR A
6/20-21; RENFRO VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Renfro Valley, Ky. Crafts. Info: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Renfro Valley, KY 40473; Ph: 606-256-2638 or 800-765-7464; Fx: 606-256-0092. (Web: www.renfrovalley.com)
6/20-21; SELDOVIA SUMMER SOLSTICE MUSIC FEST — Where: Seldovia, Alaska. Featuring: Joe Craven, James Cohen and others. Workshops. Tix: $39 adult. Info: Susan Mumma, Seldovia Arts Council, P.O. Box 41, Seldovia, AK 99663-0270; Ph: 907-234-7614 or 907-299-1612; Fx: 907-234-7514. (Web: www.xyz.net/~seldarts)
6/20-22; 25th ANNIVERSARY MIDSUMMER FEST — Where: Smithers, B.C., Canada. Featuring: The Biggest Little Festival in western Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Info: James Emerton, Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society, P.O. Box 2209, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0, Canada; Ph: 250-877-3603 or 250-847-5697. (Web: www.bvfms.org)
6/20-22; ALCESTER & ARDEN FOLK FEST — Where: Alcester, near Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England. Featuring: Jez Lowe, Bryony, Tania Opland & Mike Freeman, Keith Kendrick, Jon Harvison, Lynne Heraud & Pat Turner, John Bartlett & Pete Luscombe, Martin Curtis, Laners, Kimbers Men, George Papavgeris, Speake & Lowe, Dave Bordewey & Dave Young, Tony Barrett, Tina Taylor and Jon Loomes. Info: Alcester and Arden Folk Festival, P.O. Box 12619, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 9AU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)7788-536605 or +44-(0)1527-69390. (Web: www.alcesterfolkfestival.org)
6/20-22; APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN MUSIC FEST — Where: Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village, Waynesville, Ohio. Featuring: Ann and Phil Case, Bill Lowe, Ohio River Minstrels, Annie and Mac, Tymes Past, Sunset Dawn, Steve Hollen, many others. Contests in old-time fiddle, old-time banjo. Workshops in dulcimer, fiddle, banjo, autoharp. Tix: FREE. Info: John Noftsger, P.O. Box 224, Spring Valley, OH 45370-0224; Ph: 937-862-5551. (Web: www.appalachianmusic.org)
6/20-22; BAYOU BOOGALOO & CAJUN FOOD FEST — Where: Town Point Park, Norfolk, Va. Featuring: Terrance Simien, Cowboy Mouth, Bonerama, Donna the Buffalo, Buckwheat Zydeco, Blues Traveler, Little Feat, Trombone Shorty and more. Tix: $20 wknd, daily $10, kids free. Info: Norfolk Festevents, 120 W. Main St., Norfolk, VA 23510; Ph: 757-441-2345; Fx: 757-441-5198. (Web: www.festeventsva.org) A
6/20-22; BEVERLEY & EAST RIDING FOLK FEST — Where: East Yorkshire, U.K. Featuring: Waterson Carthy, Mike Waterson, Martin Simpson, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Whippersnapper, Tasmin Little - ’The Maked Violin’, Rachel Unthank & the Winterset, Roy Bailey & Tony Benn ’The Writing on the Wall’, John Shuttleworth - ’It’s Nice Up North’ & Dave Torduff, more. Tix: £20-80. Info: Megan Browne, Festival Office, The Stables, Westwood House, Main Street, North Dalton, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9XA, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)377-217569; Fx: +44-(0)1377-217754. (Web: www.beverleyfestival.com)
6/20-22; EAST ANGLIAN BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME FEST — Where: Steeple Morden, South Cambridgeshire, England. Info: John Pearman, East Anglian Bluegrass/OT Fest, 6 Jubilee Way, Steeple Morden, Royston, Harts, SG8 O9F, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)-124-526-4450 or +44-(0)-124-526-4450. (Web: www.eabg.blue-apples.co.uk)
6/20-22; HERITAGE CRAFT & DULCIMER MUSIC FEST — Where: Roscoe Village, Coshocton, Ohio. Featuring: Music, jam sessions, art exhibits and more. Tix: $3. Info: Dixie Lee Wyler, Roscoe Village Foundation, 600 N. Whitewoman Street, Coshocton, OH 43812; Ph: 800-877-1830 or 740-622-9310; Fx: 740-623-6555. (Web: www.roscoevillage.com)
6/20-22; SOOKE RIVER BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL — Where: Sooke Flats Cmpgrnd, Sooke, B.C., Canada. Featuring: Four Chords of Wood, Prairie Flyer, Down to the Wood, Clover Point Drifters and The Brakemen. Tix: $35 wknd, day $10-20, kids free. Info: Eric Day, Ph: 250-642-3553. (Web: www.sookebluegrass.com)
6/20-22; SOUTHERN SASKATCHEWAN SUMMER SOLSTICE FEST — Where: Gravelbourg, Sask., Canada. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $12. Info: Kirk Clements, Box 359, Gravelbourg, SK S0H 1X0, Canada; Ph: 306-648-3301; Fx: 306-648-3400. (Web: www.gravelbourg.ca)
6/20-22; TEIGNMOUTH FOLK FEST — Where: Teignmouth, Devon, England. Featuring: Malinky, Mrs. Ackroyd, Les Barker, Alison Younger, Wistman’s Wood, others. Info: Anne Gill, Maleth, 11 Cleveland Rd., Torquay, Devon, TQ2 5BD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)1626-866395 or +44-(0)1803-290427. (Web: www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk)
6/20-22; TOTTENHAM BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Tottenham Conservation Park, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, The Bluegrass Brothers, David Parmley & Continental Divide, Honi Deaton & Dream, Junior Sisk & Rambler’s Choice, Spinney Brothers, The Dick Smith - Mike O’Reilly Band, Gold Heart, Eddie LeBlanc & Friends, Hometown Bluegrass, Bill White & White Pine, Silverbirch, The Backwoodsmen, Level Crossing, Switchback Road, HoneyGrass. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: wknd $75, daily $20, adv $60. Info: Tottenham Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 922, Tottenham, ON L0G 1WO, Canada; Ph: 1-888-258-4727 or 905-936-4100. (Web: www.tottenhambluegrass.ca)
6/21; ALBUQUERQUE FOLK FEST — Where: State Fairgrounds, Expo, N.M. Featuring: Bryan Bowers, Jenny Vincent, others. Workshops in traditional instruments, vocal, songwriting, dance, children’s. Crafts. Tix: $15, adv $10. Info: Erika Gerety, Albuquerque Folk Festival, P.O. Box 4837, Albuquerque, NM 87196; Ph: 505-710-9641 or 505-294-6909; Fx: 505-856-2566. (Web: www.abqfolkfest.org)
6/21; SOUTHERN SHORE MUSIC FEST — Where: Cumberland Co. Fairgrounds, Millville, NJ. Info: Bob Rose, BCTA, PO Box 47, Bridgeton, NJ 08302; Ph: 856-455-0328. (Web: www.southernshoremusicfestival.com)
6/21; SPIRIT OF THE WOODS FOLK FEST — Where: Brethren, Mich. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Tim and Wanda Joseph, Spirit of the Woods Music Assoc., 11171 Kerry Rd., Brethren, MI 49619; Ph: 231-477-5381 or 231-233-2559; Fx: 231-723-1109. (Web: www.spiritofthewoods.org)
6/21; WAYNE HENDERSON MUSIC FEST & GUITAR COMPETITION — Where: Grayson Highlands State Park, Mouth of Wilson, Va. Featuring: 5 bands. Contests in guitar. Tix: $10. Info: Production Committee Chair, Wayne Henderson Music Fest, Inc., P.O. Box 531, Galax, VA 24333-0531; Ph: 276-236-5991. (Web: www.waynehenderson.org)
6/21-22; CLEARWATER’S GREAT HUDSON RIVER REVIVAL — Where: Croton Point Park, Croton-On-Hudson, N.Y. Crafts. Tix: $40-$45 wknd, daily $25-$30. Info: Ron Aja, Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, 112 Little Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601; Ph: 845-454-7673; Fx: 845-454-7953. (Web: www.clearwater.org)
6/21-22; IRISH FAIR & MUSIC FEST — Where: Irvine Meadows Frgrnds, Irvine, Calif. Featuring: 16 entertainment areas with over 2000 performers. Info: Allyn Anderson, Great American Irish Foundation, P.O. Box 2429, Toluca Lake, CA 91610-0429; Ph: 949-489-1172. (Web: www.irishfair.org)
6/21-22; LONG BEACH BAYOU FEST — Where: Queen Mary Park, Long Beach, Calif. Featuring: Cajun and zydeco music. Contests. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Long Beach Bayou Fest, 400 SHORELINE, VILLAGE DR, Long Beach, CA 90802; Ph: 562-427-8834 or 562-427-3713; Fx: 562-595-5944. (Web: www.longbeachfestival.com)
6/21-22; PRESCOTT BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Courthouse Plaza, Prescott, Ariz. Featuring: Gibson Brothers, Sons and Brothers, Sawmill Road, others. Tix: FREE. Info: Scott Currey, Prescott Bluegrass Events Assoc., P.O. Box 2407, Prescott, AZ 86302-2407; Ph: 928-445-2000 x20 or 928-771-9274. (Web: www.prescottbluegrassfestival.com)
6/21-22; SAN FRANCISCO FREE FOLK FEST — Where: City College of San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif. Workshops in music, song and dance. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Ken Hayes, San Francisco Folk Music Club, 885 Clayton St., San Francisco, CA 94117; Ph: 415-661-2217. (Web: www.sffmc.org)
6/25-28; FREE STATE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Civic Ctr, Canton, Tex. Crafts. Tix: 4-day $60, daily $16. Info: Jim and Doye Fuller, P.O. Box 934, Canton, TX 75103; Ph: 800-243-6502 or 903-567-0575. (Web: www.bluegrasscanton.com)
6/25-28; SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: National Mall, Washington, D.C. Featuring: First weekend of musicians and cultural exhibits centered around this year’s themes of the Mekong River, Northern Ireland and the roots of Virginia’s culture. Tix: FREE. Info: The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 2001, Washington, DC 20024; Ph: 202-633-2871; Fx: 202-275-1119. (Web: www.folklife.si.edu) A I
6/25-29; MOUNTAIN LAUREL AUTOHARP GATHERING — Where: Little Buffalo Family Cmpgrnd, Newport, Pa. Featuring: Bryan Bowers, Harvey Reid & Joyce Andersen, Tom Schroeder, Eileen Kozloff, Jerimoth Hill, and Drew Smith. Contests in autoharp. Workshops in autoharp. Info: Limberjack Productions, Carey Dubbert, 18 Burd Rd., Newport, PA 17074; Ph: 717-567-6506. (Web: www.mlag.org) CO CR HO HR A limited
6/26-28; CHARLOTTE BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Eaton Co. Frgrnds, Charlotte, Mich. Info: Jim Wilder, P.O. Box 1939, Royal Oak, MI 48068; Ph: 248-435-2828 or 517-372-7890; Fx: 248-435-0049. (Web: wilderbluegrassfestival.com) CO A
6/26-28; ROMP (RIVER OF MUSIC PARTY) — Where: Yellow Creek Park, Owensboro, Ky. Featuring: The Isaacs, The Sullivan Family, The Lewis Family, Cadillac Sky, Infamous Stringdusters, Country Ham, Buddy and Tina, Mike Snider. Workshops in guitar, banjo, fiddle and mandolin. Crafts. Tix: day $20. Info: Mike Lawing, International Bluegrass Music Museum, 207 E. 2nd St., Owensboro, KY 42303; Ph: 270-926-7891 or 888-MY-BANJO; Fx: 270-689-9440. (Web: www.bluegrass-museum.org)
6/26-28; RUDYFEST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Carter Co. Frgrnds, Grayson, Ky. Featuring: Ernie Thacker & Rt. 23, IIIrd Tyme Out, Larry Cordle/LST, Lonesome River Band, Grascals, Cherryholmes, Wildfire, Dean Osborne Band, New Found Road, Dave Carroll & New River Line, Lost & Found, Unlimited Tradition Reunion, The Moron Brothers, Billie Renee & Cumberland Gap and many more. Tix: wknd $50-60, daily $20-30. Info: Rudy Burchett, Rudyfest, P.O. Box 745, Grayson, KY 41143; Ph: 606-474-2876 or 606-316-5011. (Web: www.rudyfest.com)
6/26-28; SUMMER BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Lester Flatt Memorial Park, Otto, Ark. Info: C. Elizabeth Kuykendall, Lester Flatt Memorial Park, 50 Lester Flatt Dr., Vilonia, AR 72173; Ph: 501-835-2451 or 501-796-2030; Fx: 501-835-2476. CO HO
6/26-29; DOWNERS GROVE HERITAGE FEST — Where: Downers Grove, Ill. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Villiage of Downers Grove, 801 Burlington Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515; Ph: 800-934-0615 or 630-434-5555. (Web: visitor.downers.us)
6/26-29; FOX MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Berwick, N.S., Canada. Featuring: David Parmley & Continental Divide, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen,The Bluegrass Diamonds, Close To Home,New Ground, The Spinney Brothers, GrassKickers,Redwood Hill. Workshops. Tix: $50 wknd, adv $45, $15-25 day. Info: Darrell Frail, RR#1Bridgewater, Bridgewater, NS B4V 2V9, Canada; Ph: 902-543-9732 or 902-847-3734. (Web: www.foxmountaincampingpark.com)
6/26-29; JENNY BROOK FAMILY BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Weston Recreation Area, Weston, Vt. Featuring: The Dan Tyminski Band, The Gibson Brothers, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, David Parmley & Continental Divide, White Mountain Bluegrass, Smokey Green, the Seth Sawyer Band, The Sawyer Brothers and more. Workshops in vocal harmony, guitar, banjo, Dobro and mandolin. Crafts. Tix: $75 wknd, $65 adv wknd, day $10-$30. Info: Candi Sawyer, Jenny Brook Family Bluegrass Festival, 164 Church Ave., Bellows Falls, VT 05101; Ph: 802-463-1184; Fx: 802-463-3673. (Web: www.jennybrookfestival.com)
6/26-29; MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Summersville Music Park, Summersville, W.Va. Featuring: Cherry Holmes, Karl Shiflett & Big Country, the Martin Family, Lorraine Jordon & Carolina Road, Randy Waller & the Country Gentlemen, Ronnie Reno & the Reno Tradition, Gary Waldrep Band, Anita Fisher Band with Ray Deaton, Davis Parmley & Continental Divide, Rarely Herd, US Navy Band, Carolina Sunshine, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, Larry Stephenson Band, the Timmons Family, Bluegrass Strangers, New Ground, Brightside Quartet, Jesse & the Virginia Boys, JD Crowe & the New South, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Wildwood Valley Boys, Goldwing Express, Nothin’ Fancy, Heart Brothers, Roe Family Band, Buck & Company, Tim Graves & Cherokee, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Daily & Vincent, the Lonesome River Band, Lewis Family, the Churchmen, Grascals and more. Tix: 4-day $115-$135, 3-day $110-130, daily $45, kids under 12 free. Info: Cindy Pourbaix, WV Nazarene Camp Music Park, P.O. Box 660, Summersville, WV 26651; Ph: 304-872-6853. (Web: wvbluegrass.com/mitm2008) CO HO A
6/26-29; ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUMMER GOSPELGRASS — Where: El Paso Co. Frgrnds, Calhan, Colo. Featuring: Over 25 bands playing acoustic gospel music. Tix: wknd $40. Info: Suzie Solomon, GospelGrass Productions, P.O. Box 9306, Denver, CO 80209; Ph: 303-638-3725. (Web: www.gospelgrass.com)
6/26-7/6; FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DE JAZZ DE MONTRÉAL — Where: Downtown Montreal, Que., Canada. Featuring: 3,000 artists from 30 countries. More than 650 concerts, incl 450 free outdoor performances on 10 stages. Tix: FREE, some ticketed events. Info:, 400, de Maisonneuve West Blvd., 9th Floor, Montreal, PQ H3A 1L4, Canada; Ph: 1-888-515-0515 or 514-523-3378; Fx: 514-525-8033. (Web: www.montrealjazzfest.com)
6/26-7/6; MILWAUKEE SUMMERFEST — Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, Wis. Featuring: Over 700 performers on 11 stages. Crafts. Tix: $15. Info: Kristi Chuckel, Milwaukee Summerfest, 200 N. Harbor Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53202; Ph: 414-273-2680; Fx: 414-273-2681. (Web: www.summerfest.com)
6/27-28; GRAYSON COUNTY FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION — Where: Elk Creek, Va. Contests in individual and band. Tix: wknd $12. Info: Brian Billings, Elk Creek Valley VFD, PO Box 36, Elk Creek, VA 24326; Ph: 276-655-4866. (Web: www.ecvfd.net)
6/27-29; BLACK HILLS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mystery Mountain Resort, Rapid City, SD. Featuring: The Special Consensus, Cedar Hill, The Stanleytones, Jalan Crossland, and the Care Country Cloggers. Workshops in Guitar, Mandolin, Kids Fiddle, Bass, Banjo, Harmony/Song, Fiddle. Tix: $14-30. Info:, Rapid City Arts Council, 713 7th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701; Ph: 605-394-4101 or 605-348-1198; Fx: 605-394-6121. (Web: www.thedahl.org/bluegrass_festival)
6/27-29; CELTIC FLING AND HIGHLAND GAMES — Where: Mount Hope Estate and Winery, Manheim, PA. Featuring: Gaelic Storm and Scythian, Celtic Spring, Makem and Spain Bros, Screaming Orphans, Ceann, Scythian, Enter the Haggis, Greeenwich Meantime, Barleyjuice, Tartan Terrors, Coyote Run, Hedge Band, MacKay Pipe Band, Danaher and MacLeod, Ed Miller. Tix: $25.95, child $9.95. Info: Teresa Centini, Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire, 2775 Lebanon Rd, Manheim, PA 17545; Ph: 717-665-7021; Fx: 717-664-3466. (Web: www.parenfaire.com)
6/27-29; CRAWLEY FOLK FEST — Where: Hawth, Crawley, U.K. Featuring: Karine Polwart, Martin Simpson & Andy Cutting, Tim Van Eyken, Seth Lakeman, Sarah Savoy & The Francadians, Brett Marvin & The The Thunderbolts. Workshops in Mandolin, Song Writing, Folk Drama, Sea Shanties. Tix: wknd £35. Info: Lyndsay Bowen / Hawth Theatre, Box Office, Hawth Ave., Crawley, W. Sussex, RH10 6YZ, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)129-343-8111 or +44-(0)129-343-8112; Fx: +44-(0)129-352-1458. (Web: www.hawth.co.uk) CO A
6/27-29; DENT FOLK FEST — Where: Dentdale in Cumbria, U.K. Featuring: Rachel Unthank and The Winterset, The Michael Mcgoldrick Quartet, Shooglenifty, John Tams and Barry Coope, Chumbawamba, Rory Mcleod and Kris Drever, more. Tix: wknd £50.00. Info: Dent Folk Fest, Ph:. (Web: www.dentfolkfestival.co.uk)
6/27-29; INDIANA FIDDLERS’ GATHERING — Where: Battle Ground, Ind. Featuring: Foghorn Stringband, Flat Mountain Girls, Prairie Acre, Frank Vignola & Aaron Weinstein. Workshops in fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo. Crafts. Tix: wknd $30. Info: Kirk Hallman, Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering, P.O. Box 49, Battle Ground, IN 47920; Ph: 765-742-1419; Fx: 765-742-5724. (Web: www.indianafiddlersgathering.org)
6/27-29; OLD SONGS FEST OF TRADITIONAL MUSIC & DANCE — Where: Altamont Frgrnds, Altamont, N.Y. Workshops. Crafts. Info: Andy Spence, Old Songs, Inc., P.O. Box 466, Voorheesville, NY 12186; Ph: 518-765-2815. (Web: www.oldsongs.org)
6/27-29; TRADITIONS FEST — Where: LOSTOCK HALL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL, LANCASHIRE, U.K. Tix: wknd £50. Info: Ken and Angie Bladen, Traditions Fest, 36 The Oaks, Eaves Green, Chorley, LANCASHIRE PR5 5UR, U.K.; Ph: +44(0)1257-263678. (Web: www.madontrad.org.uk)
6/27-7/6; TASTE OF CHICAGO — Where: Chicago, Ill. Tix: FREE. Info: Mayor’s Office of Special Events, 121 N. LaSalle, Rm. 806, Chicago, IL 60602; Ph: 312-744-3315; Fx: 312-744-8523. (Web: www.tasteofchicago.us) A
6/28; FIDDLERS JAMBOREE — Where: Hart High School, Hart, Mich. Featuring: Dance, music, open mics and jams. Info: Herb Merten, Oceana Center Grange & OMFA, 1525 N. 112th Ave., Hart, MI 49420; Ph: 231-873-4854. CO A
6/28; LADIES OF COUNTRY & BLUEGRASS MUSIC — Where: Albert Music Hall, Waretown, N.J. Tix: adult $5, child $1. Info: Elaine & Roy Everett, Pinelands Cultural Society, P.O. Box 657, Waretown, NJ 08758; Ph: 609-971-1593. (Web: www.alberthall.org) CR A
6/28; OHIO SCOTTISH GAMES — Where: Lorain Co. Frgrnds, Wellington, Ohio. Contests in fiddle and harp. Workshops in fiddle, harp, highland dancing, piping, drumming and pipe bands. Crafts. Tix: $15, $8 seniors, $2 kids 6-12, kids 5 and under free, discounts for adv. tickets. Info: Liz Mull, 3181 Corydon Rd., Cleveland, OH 44118; Ph: 440-835-9794; Fx: 440-835-5083. (Web: www.ohioscottishgames.com) CR HO HR A
6/28-30; MOUNTAIN HEIR BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Old Washington, Ohio. Featuring: Almost Famous, Chestnut Hill Band, Grasstown, Larry Efaw & The Bluegrass Mountaineers, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, New Found Road, Nothin’ Fancy, Special Consensus, Stoney Creek Bluegrass Band, Wildfire and Wills Creek. Tix: $28-$35 3-day adv., daily $15-25. Info: Mountain Heir Bluegrass Association, P.O. Box 266, Old Washington, OH 43768; Ph: 740-432-3605; Fx: 740-432-8465. (Web: www.mountainheir.com)
6/28-7/6; KUTZTOWN FOLK FEST — Where: Kutztown Frgrnds, Kutztown, Pa. Featuring: 200 demonstrating craftsmen, 2000 hand-made quilts, folklife demonstrations, 6 stages of entertainment, children’s activities, Pennsylvania Dutch food and more. Info: Dave Fooks, Kutztown Festival, P.O. Box 306, Kutztown, PA 19530; Ph: 610-683-1597; Fx: 610-683-4638. (Web: www.kutztownfestival.com)
6/28-7/6; WELCOME AMERICA CELEBRATION — Where: Philadelphia, Pa. Tix: FREE. Info: Welcome America Festival, 100 S. Broad St., Ste. 300, Philadelphia, PA 19110; Ph: 215-683-2200; Fx: 215-683-2209. (Web: www.americasbirthday.com)
6/29-7/6; FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN FIDDLE TUNES — Where: Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, Wash. Workshops. Info: Warren Argo, Centrum, Festival of American Fiddle Tunes, P.O. Box 1158, Port Townsend, WA 98368; Ph: 360-385-3102 or 800-733-3608; Fx: 360-385-2470. (Web: www.centrum.org)
6/30-1; MINNESOTA HOMEGROWN KICKOFF — Where: El Rancho Manana Cmpgrnd, Richmond, Minn. Featuring: Bluegrass, old-time, stringband and more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: adv: daily $10, $26 wknd w/camping. Info: Jed Malischke, MBOTMA, P.O. Box 16408, Minneapolis, MN 55416; Ph: 800-635-3037; Fx: 715-635-2479. (Web: www.minnesotabluegrass.org) CO HO
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7/1-6; ARBUCKLE MTN. PARK 4TH OF JULY JAM — Where: Arbuckle Mtn. Bluegrass Park, Wynnewood, Okla. Tix: $1. Info: Rosemary Bowen, Arbuckle Mountain Park, Rt 2 Box 216, Wynnewood, OK 73098; Ph: 405-665-5226. (Web: www.arbucklemtbluegrasspark.com) CO HO A
7/1-8/24; FESTIVAL DE L’ESACOUETTE — Where: Chéticamp, Inverness Co., N.S., Canada. Featuring: Local performers, a community parade and musical gala. Info: Ida LeLièvre, P.O. Box 430, 15584 Cabot Trail, Chéticamp, NS B0E 1H0, Canada; Ph: 902-224-2642 or 902-224-1876; Fx: 902-224-1579. (Web: www.festivallescaouette.com) CR HR A
7/2-5; JAM’N BLUEGRASS STYLE INDEPENDENCE WEEK CELEBRATION — Where: Laurel Lakes Cmpgrnd, Salemburg, N.C. Featuring: Carolina Sonshine, Red & Donna, Charles Carlyle, Carolina Connection, Palmetto Bluegrass, Nu-Blu, David Davis & the Warrior River Boys, Carolina Road, Circuit Riders, Shiloh Ridge, Ted Jones & the Tarheel Boys, IIIRD Tyme Out, The Abrams Brothers, Anita Fisher with Ray Deaton, Gold Heart, Marty Rayborn, Pine Mountain Railroad, The Churchmen, Al Batten & the Bluegrass Reunion and more. Tix: $60-$75 4-day, $40-$60 adv, $10-$20 daily, $8-$15 adv, kids free. Info: Nancy Canaday, 7007 Scarlett Ln., Garner, NC 27529; Ph: 919-422-8413. (Web: www.jam-n-bluegrass.com)
7/2-5; MOUNTAIN TOP BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Mtn Top Cmpgrnd, Tarentum, Pa. Featuring: Goldwing Express, Moron Brothers, Audie Blaylock & Redline Blue Shades, Eddie & Martha Adcock with Tom Gray, Mac Martin & the Dixie Travelers, Kenny Baker, Francine & Mountain Top Band, Karl Shiflett & Big Country, Tim Graves & Cherokee, James King, VW Boys, Northern Blend, Tennesee Cloggers, Larry Efaw & the Mountaineers and more. Tix: adv $65 4-day, daily $30. Info: Edward & Francine Michaels, Mountain Top Bluegrass, 873 Sun Mine Rd., Tarentum, PA 15084; Ph: 724-224-1511; Fx: 724-224-1511. (Web: www.mountaintopbluegrass.com) CO HO A
7/2-6; SALLY MOUNTAIN PARK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Sally Mtn. Park, Queen City, Mo. Featuring: Sally Mt. Shot, Rhonda Vincent & Rage, Dailey & Vincent, Next Best Thing, The Dillards, The Moron Brothers. Workshops in fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass. Tix: 5-day $40, daily $15, kids under 12 free. Info: Johnny & Carolyn Vincent, Rt. 2, Box 15, Greentop, MO 63546; Ph: 660-949-2345; Fx: 660-949-2568. (Web: www.sallymountainshow.com)
7/2-6; SMITHSONIAN FOLKLIFE FEST — Where: National Mall, Washington, D.C. Featuring: Second weekend of musicians and cultural exhibits centered around this year’s themes of the Mekong River, Northern Ireland and the roots of Virginia’s culture. Tix: FREE. Info: The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian Institution, 600 Maryland Avenue, SW, Suite 2001, Washington, DC 20024; Ph: 202-633-2871; Fx: 202-275-1119. (Web: www.si.edu/folklife) A I
7/3-5; CITYFOLK FEST — Where: RiverScape, Dayton, Ohio. Featuring: Folk, world, traditional and ethnic music. Workshops in folk craft art. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Festival Director, Cityfolk Festival, 126 N. Main St., Ste. 220, Dayton, OH 45402; Ph: 937-223-3655 x3003 or 937-496-3863; Fx: 937-223-2842. (Web: www.cityfolk.org)
7/3-5; STARVY CREEK BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Starvy Creek, Conway, Mo. Info: Don Day, 2229 Bluegrass Rd., Conway, MO 65632; Ph: 417-589-2013. (Web: www.starvycreek.com)
7/3-6; FØRDE FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Førde, Norway. Featuring: 300 artists from all over the world performing trad folk and world music. Workshops. Tix: NOK 380-750 wknd, NOK 170-290 concerts. Info: Hilde Bjørkum, P.O. Box 295, Førde, 6800, Norway; Ph: +47-5-772-1940; Fx: +47-5-772-1941. (Web: www.fordefestival.no)
7/3-6; HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FEST — Where: Quincy, Calif. Featuring: 80 bands on 5 stages. Workshops in music performance, music business. Crafts. Info: Rebecca Sparks, High Sierra Music, Inc., P.O. Box 99529, Emeryville, CA 94662-9529; Ph: 510-595-1115 or 510-420-1529; Fx: 510-420-1589. (Web: www.highsierramusic.com) CO CR HO HR A
7/3-6; KIHAUS FOLK MUSIC FEST — Where: Rääkkylä, Finland. Info: Kihaus Folk Music Festival, Rääkkylän Kansanmusiikki, Kinnulantie 14, Rääkkylä, F-82300, Finland; Ph: +358-13-229901 or +358-13-229903; Fx: +358-13-229915. (Web: www.kihaus.fi)
7/3-6; OATS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL — Where: Benton Rodeo Grnds, Benton, Pa. Featuring: Karl Shiflett, Doerfel Family, Pine Mountain Railroad, Chris Jones & the Night Drivers, David Davis & the Warrior River Boys, Dan Paisley & Southern Grass, Hillbilly Gypsies, Lonesome River Band, James King, NewFound Road, Special Ed & the Short Bus, Aimless Pursuit, Stained Grass Window, Hillbilly Water, Reverend Al Lumpkin & Friends,Folk Spirits, Raven Creek, The Grasscutters, Marc Silver & the Stonethrowers and more. Tix: $70 wknd, $55 adv, day $10-$25. Info: Matt McBriarty, OATS Festival, 193 Bennington Ct, Clifton, NJ 07013; Ph: 908-464-9495; Fx: 610-595-6727. (Web: www.oatsfestival.com)
7/3-6; OUT AMONG THE STARS BLUEGRASS FEST — Where: Benton, Pennsylvania. Featuring: Lonesome River, James King, Dan Paisley, Pine Mountain Railroad, David Davis, Karl Shiflett, Chris Jones, Doerful Family, Hillbilly Gypsies, Stained Grass Window, Raven Creek, Aimless Pursuit, Hillbilly Water, Special Ed & the Short Bus, Rev. Al & Jean Lumpkin, Folk Spirits, Grasscutters, Cobra Sound, Hospitality by the Grillbillies. Tix: wknd $70, day 10-25. Info: OATS Festival, 450 Columbia Hill Road, Danville, PA 17821; Ph: 570-275-4285 or 570-594-4796. (Web: www.oatsfestival.com)
7/3-6; ROSKILDE FEST — Where: Roskilde, Denmark. Featuring: Approximately 160 acts on 8 stages. Info: Jette Hansen, Roskilde Festival, Havsteensvej 11, Roskilde, 4000, Denmark; Ph: +45-4636-6613; Fx: +45-4632-1499. (Web: www.roskilde-festival.dk)
7/3-6; SCANDINAVIAN MIDSUMMER FEST — Where: Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wis. Featuring: Scandinavian summer solstice traditions. Workshops in Scandinavian dance, music and crafts. Info: Melissa Leef, Folklore Village, 3210 Co. Hwy. BB, Dodgeville, WI 53533; Ph: 608-924-4000; Fx: 608-924-3725. (Web: www.folklorevillage.org) CO CR HR A
7/3-6; SKAGEN FEST — Where: Skagen, Denmark. Featuring: Folk, Blues, Folk Rock, Cajun & Zydeco, Singer/Songwriters. Contests. Info: Peer Andersen, Skagen Fest, P.O. Box 33, Skagen, 9990, Denmark; Ph: +45-9844-4969 or +45-2169-8793; Fx: +45-9844-4969. (Web: www.skagenfestival.dk)
7/3-6; SUNFEST — Where: Victoria Park, London, Ont., Canada. Featuring: Celebration of world cultures. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Alfredo Caxaj, Sunfest, London Committee for Cross Cultural Arts, P.O. Box 1063, London, ON N6A 5K2, Canada; Ph: 519-672-1522; Fx: 519-663-8088. (Web: www.sunfest.on.ca)
7/3-6; WESTMORELAND ARTS & HERITAGE FEST — Where: Twin Lakes Park, Greensburg, Pa. Featuring: Live entertainment on 4 stages, encampments and reenactments. Contests in poetry and short story, Westmoreland Art Nationals and youth art. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Westmoreland Arts and Heritage Festival, 252 Twin Lakes Rd., Latrobe, PA 15650-9415; Ph: 724-834-7474; Fx: 724-850-7474. (Web: www.artsandheritage.com)
7/3-7; MARITIME FIDDLE FEST — Where: Akerley Campus, Dartmouth, N.S., Canada. Featuring: Jamborees