Northwest FestivalsUpdated July 3, 2009
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| July, 2009 |
| Friday - Sunday, July 3-5, 2009 |
Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival
Visit www.wheelercountybluegrass.org/ for more info.
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| July 11, 2009 |
Sandy River Bluegrass is cancelled.
(Formerly Troutdale Bite and Bluegrass)
Will return in 2010. Shady and beautiful Glen
Otto Park, Troutdale Oregon. Visit www.sandyriverbluegrass.com/ for more info.
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| July 10, 11, & 12th 2009 |
Prospect Bluegrass Festival
Prospect, OR. Visit www.prospecthotel.com/bluegrass.html for more info.
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| July 10, 11, & 12th 2009 |
Cancelled: Willapa Hills Bluegrass Festival
at the PeEll School in PeEll WA. Plenty of RV Space available. Contact Becky Thornton: (360) 520-7281 |
| July 10, 11, & 12th 2009 |
The Moses Lake Camp 'n' Jam is moving to the St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Ephrata, and will be held on Friday, July 10th through Sunday, July 12th. This is a great place to stay while on the way to the Darrington Festival. Early bird campers are welcome as early as the 6th of July. Call Dan Mittelstaedt, (509)-765-1006.
(Formerly held April 30 - May 3 at the Grant County Fairgrounds, Moses Lake, Washington.)
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| July 17,18,19 2009 |
33rd Annual Darrington Bluegrass Festival Darrington, WA. See website for latest news and updates: www.glacierview.net/bluegrass/ |
| July 17,18,19 2009 |
Kootenia River Bluegrass Festival
July 17-19 2009
Roosevelt Park
Troy MT
John Reischman and the Jaybirds, Jackstraw , Viper Central + 7 more bands, free camping on site , instrument workshops , on the river
Info: 406-295-3016 Web sitE: www.krbgf.org |
| July 23-26, 2009 |
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival
Stevenson, Washington at the Skamania County Fairgrounds . Email for info: parks_at_co.skamania.wa.us; Details at www.columbiagorgebluegrass.net/ |
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July 24- 25, 2009 |
Goose Creek Opry Bluegrass Festival, Wilbur, WA
For details, contact Richard Eich, Event coordinater/planner Eichs@rcabletv.com 509-775-3764 cell 509-429-4687. |
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July 24- 26, 2009 |
Hamilton MT: Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival
Will Williams & Gravel Road, Mike & Tari Conroy, J.D Webb and the Downstate Ramblers, Fred & Emily Frank, Bill & Verna Molenda, many more bands.
July 24-26, 10 miles South of Hamilton MT, mile marker 37, The Thomas Ranch on Forest Hill Rd. Admission: Adults $10 for weekend, Children under 12 $5 for weekend, Camping $10. Call 406-821-3777 or email tariconroy_at_webtv.net.
Download the printable festival flyer and schedule here (PDF file).
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| July 25, 2009 |
Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival and Family Fun Fair, 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM,
Battle Point Park, Bainbridge Island
Phone (206) 842-5485 or email johnson5485_at_msn.com |
| July 23--26, 2009 |
Winlock Pick N Grin Festival
Winolequa Park, Winlock, Wash.
Phone Chris--360-577-7441, or General--360-785-3478
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| July 31-August 2, 2009 |
Bluegrass In The Blues, LaGrande, OR.
A very relaxed weekend of camping and spontaneous acoustical Bluegrass & Old Time jamming. Visit http://mysite.verizon.net/res8aypu/ for info and details. |
| August, 2009 |
| July 31-August 2, 2009 |
Bret Bogan Memorial Clatskanie Bluegrass Festival.
July 31, Aug 1 & 2, 2009.
Clatskanie City Park, 13 miles west of Rainier, Or and 34 miles east of Astoria, OR.
Camping is $50.00 for the 5 days beginning Wednesday, July 29. Early arrivals must pay the park for all days PRIOR to Wednesday and must camp outside the grass areas until opened on Wednesday morn. All campers on grassy area msut be removed by Moday, Aug, 3 at 11:00 am.
Promoter will not honor any reservations request except what is needed to accommodate a few dedicated volunteers.
Electrical hookups are available on a first come, first serve basis, as available.
Stage schedules are as follows:
Commencing Friday afternoon at 3:30. Band performances until 9:00 pm.
Saturday begins at 9:30 am until 9:30 pm, with a dinner break at 5:30.
Sunday begins at 10:30 am until 3:00 pm.
Bands include
Old Circle,
Lee Highway,
Small Towne,
Greenbriar Connection,
Fernhill,
Whiskey Puppy,
Traditional Oldtyme,
2liks2many,
Trusting Heart
and more.
Entrance fees are a "donation" of $12.00 for the weekend of 3 days, with individual fees: Friday $4.00. Saturday $7.00 and Sunday $4.00.contact bill bogan, 928-925-3344 bilbo@commspeed.net www.traditionalbluegrass.us |
| July 31-August 2, 2009 |
Bluegrass In The Blues, LaGrande, OR.
A very relaxed weekend of camping and spontaneous acoustical Bluegrass & Old Time jamming. Visit http://mysite.verizon.net/res8aypu/ for info and details. |
| August 7-9, 2009 |
Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Festival, Toledo WA. The WBA Festival. Featured Lineup: The Chapmans,
Sawmill Road,
Great Northern Planes,
Runaway Train,
Midnight Flight,
Rural Delivery,
Snipes Mountain Bluegrass, and
Stay Tuned.
Visit www.washingtonbluegrassassociation.org/toledo/ for the latest news and show schedule. |
| August 8th, 2009 |
Santiam Canyon Gospel Bluegrass Festival
Featuring: Simple Gifts, The Severin Sisters, The Goldman Family, Roundhouse, Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising, Kate White Band and Dewgrass. Cost $45 adults, $100 family of four or more, $35 Seniors, $30 evening show. For more info contact Darrell Gulstrom 503-851-0398 email ddgulstrom@yahoo.com. This is a fund raiser for the Mehame/Lyons community. |
| August 7-9, 2009 |
Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival
Medical Lake WA. Festival lineup: Steep
Canyon Rangers, Crooked Still, Darrell Scott, Jackstraw, Prairie Flyer,
Loose Digits, Anne & Pete Sibley, Down the Road, more! Weekend passes only
$30. Visit www.bluewatersbluegrass.org/ |
| August 11-16, 2009 |
Centralia Old-Time Music Campout
Centralia, WA.
Visit www.centraliacampout.com/ for more info. |
| August 12, 2009 |
Puget Sound Guitar Workshop
Bremerton, WA. Visit www.langston.com/PSGW/ for more info.
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| August 14-16, 2009 |
High and Dry Bluegrass Festival
Bend, OR. Visit www.highanddrybluegrassfestival.com/ for more info.
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| Saturday, August 15th, 2009 |
Ollala Bluegrass Festival
The Olalla Bluegrass (& beyond) Festival is the annual fundraiser for the Olalla Community Club, a non-profit organization that maintains Olalla Community Hall and gives support to other groups in the small rural community of (you guessed it!) Olalla, Washington.
The 2009 OlallaFest is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, and promises, as always, to be a celebration of good family fun, good country food (including our famous homemade berry pies) and music from some of the best acoustic bands in the whole Northwest.
Gates open at 11am. Music starts at noon. Admission: Adults $12; Kids 6-16 & Seniors: $8; Family Pass: $35. Parking $2. Camping $10/night (no hookups).
Visit www.olallabluegrass.com/ for more info. |
| Saturday, August 15th-16th, 2009 |
Grays Harbor Bluegrass Festival
August 15-16, 2009, Olympic Stadium, Hoquiam, WA
Cost is $8.00 per show - with children under 12 free. Contact Tracy, 360-532-5700 ext. 240 email
twood_at_cityofhoquiam.com. |
| August 21, 22, 23, 2009 |
Rainier Lions Club Bluegrass Pickin' Party
August 21, 22, 23, 2009,
Wilkowski Park, Rainier WA
Contact: Art Runyan, 360-446-3259
EMail: Artchar@Fairpoint.net |
| August 21, 22, 23, 2009 |
Enumclaw Bluegrass Festival
And YEAS Auto Show.
August 21, 22, 23, 2009, Enumclaw Expo Center Fieldhouse
Call Gary LaTurner for updates, 360-802-0239, or email him at garylaturner@ci.enumclaw.wa.us
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Week 1: August 23 - August 28, 2009
Week 2: August 30 - September 4, 2009 |
The 20th Annual BRITISH COLUMBIA BLUEGRASS WORKSHOP 2009. Sorrento, B.C.
Visit www.musicworkshops.ca/Bluegrasshomepage/program.html for more info. |
| August 28-30, 2009 |
The Lion's club in Zillah, WA is having a bluegrass pickin' on Aug. 28-30 this year.
We did it last year and had a good turn out.
it's in a park, just off 1st ave. next to the civic center.
all the camping is free, some with electric. The shows
are all free. Food is for sale by the Lion's club.
Contact:
Coy Farmer, 509-829-5291
email: Coyandme@aol.com |
| September, 2009 |
| Friday, September 4, 2009 |
Chilliwack Bluegrass Festival
location: Floor 1 and Floor 2 , Chilliwack Heritage Park
website: www.chilliwackheritagepark.com/index.php?event=165
contact: Chilliwack Community Arts Council, phone: 604-792-2069 |
| September 11th - 13th, 2009 |
Newport Music Festival Pend Oreille Valley Bluegrass, City Park, Newport, WA. (New Location!)
September 11-13th, 2009. Great traditional bands, food, jamming, raffle drawing, and Art Fair. Band Scramble (Saturday), Open Mic(Friday and Saturday), and Bluegrass Gospel Show (Sunday). Camping for camp-n-jammer earlybirds opens Mon. the 7th.
The Lineup so far: Custer's Grass Band, The Panhandle Polecats, Will Williams & Gravel Road,
Molly & Tenbrooks, Down The Road, Stony River, and
Heart Break Pass. EmCee: George McKnight.
Tickets: Friday $15, Saturday $18, Kids 12 & under free w/Adult. Dry Camping: $20.
Visit www.pvbluegrass.com for details. |
| September 11th - 13th, 2009 |
Tumwater Bluegrass Festival
American Heritage Campground, I-5 North Exit 99, go east 1/4 mile to Kimmie St. SW , then 1/4 mile south. Contact Willie Hill 360-866-2601, paisely3_at_comcast.net
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| September 11th - 13th, 2009 |
7th Annual American Banjo Camp
Fort Flagler State Park, in Nordland, Washington. Instructors include:
Bluegrass: Bill Keith and Alan Munde; Old-time: Cathy Barton Para, Brad Leftwich, Mac Benford, and Ken Perlman. More info at www.americanbanjocamp.com. or email info_at_americanbanjocamp.com.
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| September 12th, 2009 |
The Whidbey Island Old TIme Bluegrass Pickers Festival
Meerkerk Gardens 10 am to 5 pm.
Featuring Deadwood Revival, Pearly Blue, The Wiretappers and Swords into Plowshares.
Open mic 10 to noon plus jamming and jamming and more jamming.
Tickets $10 at the gate.
Visit www.meerkerkgardens.org/calendar.htm for more info.
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| September 25-27, 2009 |
Tygh Valley Bluegrass Jamboree
Featuring Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising, many more bands. |
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