WBA
Statement of
Purpose
The Washington Bluegrass
Association is a nonprofit
corporation founded in 1982.
Its purpose is to promote,
encourage, foster, and
cultivate the preservation and
understanding, enjoyment and
support of bluegrass and other
closely related music of the
United States of America.
Washington Bluegrass Association
P.O. Box 490,
Toledo, WA 98591
USA
About the WBA
Bluegrass Links
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Northwest Festivals
 
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Be sure to check the Band Gigs Calendar, too!
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| April |
| Friday 26th |
Solo Concert by Steve Kaufman
Chehalis Middle School, 7:00 pm, $12 admissions (kids 12 and under free). Contact: Marv Sobolesky, marvso_at_hotmail.com, www.marvsmusic.com |
| Sunday 28th - May 4th |
Moses Lake Bluegrass Camp & Jam
April 28 - May 4, at the Grant County Fairgrounds, Moses Lake WA. Call Dan Mittelstaedt, 509-765-1006 for Info. |
| May |
| Friday 9th - Sunday 11th |
4th annual Bluegrass from the Forest Festival
05/09/2008 -- 05/11/2008: Shelton, WA Contact: Greg Linder, thelin_at_hctc.com, 360 898 4581.
Held at the fantastic High School auditorium and campus with camping, indoor and outdoor events, jamming, band scramble, several regional bands and headliner. Host band - Runaway Train.
Visit www.runawaytrainbluegrass.com 360 898 4581 |
| Thursday 27th - Sunday June 1st |
"Fiddlin` Around The Stars" Bluegrass Camp n` Jam
05/27/2008 -- 06/01/2008: Goldendale, WA. Contact: Lorraine Reynolds, Event Director, 509-773.0567, goldeneventplanning_at_gorge.net |
| June |
| Friday 6th - Sunday 9th |
Winlock Pickersfest, Winolequa Park in Winlock, Washington on June 6 thru 8, 2008. Admission price is $5.00 per day per person (cheap) and camping is $10 per night. Bands tba. Contact Marv Sobolesky at 360-785-4933 or marv_at_marvsmusic.com or Libby Bigler at 360-785-8717 or kentuckygirl47_at_msn.com. |
| Friday 13th - Sunday 15th |
Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival and Dutch Oven Rendezvous
Sacajawea State Park, located near the Tri-Cities (Richland, Kennewick and Pasco, WA.
Visit the SBGF Website |
| Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd |
Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival
June 20 - 22, 2008, Chelean County Expo Center. Featuring "The Infamous Stringdusters", "Cadillac Sky", and many more top bands. Get full info at: www.cashmerecoffeehouse.com/wrbfest.htm |
| Friday 20th - Sunday 22nd |
Second Annual Amboy Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival 2008
06/20/2008 -- 06/22/2008: Amboy, WA Contact: David Peterson, 503-286-2377
Visit the website for details |
| Friday 27th - Sunday 29th |
Kettle River Bluegrass
Festival
At the Rock Cut Camp, 4 miles north of Orient WA.
Tickets? $20. Call 509-738-2350.
Camping available on site $10 per person.
RV hookups must be reserved in advance.
Kettle Creek Bluegrass,
Columbia,
Wide River,
Bluegrass Conspiracy,
Big Red Barn, and
Molly and Tenbrooks.
No dogs allowed at festival.
For more info go to rockcutblues.com
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| July |
| Friday, July 4th - Sunday, July 6th |
Red, White & Bluegrass Family Pickin’ Party at the: Stevens County Fair & Expo Center, Colville, WA. Featured bands include Bruce & Betsy Mullen, The Engell Family, Dominion Mountain,
Molly & Tenbrooks, and Kettle Creek. This 3 day music event is sponsored by the Dominion Mountain Bluegrass Association. Click Here to Visit The Website. |
| Friday, Juy 4th - Sunday, July 6th |
8th Annual Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival Fossil, Oregon. Featured bands include Great Northern Planes, The Green Mountain Bluegrass Band and many more. Song Contest, Band Scramble, Country Dance, Parade. Click Here to Visit The Website. |
| Friday 11th - Sunday 13th |
Willapa Hills Bluegrass Festival, July 11, 12, & 13th 2008 at the PeEll School in PeEll WA. Plenty of RV Space available. Contact Becky Thornton: 360 520-7281 or beckybluegrass_at_hotmail.com. Visit the new website (http://beckybluegrass.tripod.com/) for the latest news. |
| Friday 11th - Sunday 13th |
The 13th Annual 2008 Prospect Bluegrass Festival
will be held on July 11th, 12th and 13th. Festival headliners include True North, Green Mountain Bluegrass Band and more. Leon Flick, Cowboy Poet, Old-Fashioned Barn Dance, Band Scramble, Gospel Open-Mic on Sunday morning, Kid’s Jam on Sunday, Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning, and Barbecue Dinner on Saturday evening. Prospect, Oregon is located on Highway 62, 40 miles northeast of Medford. Go to www.prospectcommunity.org or call Jeff Jones, 541-488-0178. |
| Saturday 12th |
3rd Annual Troutdale Bite and Bluegrass Festival
Troutdale, OR. Contact: Chamber of Commerce, (503) 669-7473 Visit the website: Troutdale Bite and Bluegrass Festival |
| Thursday 17th - Sunday 20th |
Darrington Bluegrass Festival
07/17/2008 -- 07/20/2008: Darrington, WA Contact: Diane Morgan, 360-724-7011
Washington`s Biggest Festival. Show up early. No reserving camping. spots. Visit www.glacierview.net/bluegrass/ |
| Thursday 24th - Sunday 27th |
The Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival,
Stevenson, Washington at the Skamania County Fairgrounds. Email for info: parks@co.skamania.wa.us;
Details at www.columbiagorgebluegrass.net/ |
| Friday 25th - Sunday 27th |
The Goose Creek Opry Bluegrass Festival,
Wilbur Washington
Fiddle and General Information: Wally Kluver, (509)647-0167
Bluegrass and General Information: Julie Pyle, (509) 641-2394
Details at www.goosecreekopry.org/ |
| Saturday 26th |
Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival and Family Fun Fair
Saturday July 26, 2008, 12:00 Noon - 8:00 PM, Battle Point Park, Bainbridge Island. This is a one-day family music festival and fundraiser for the historic Transmitter Building in the park.
Activities include: all-day Bluegrass music, food, children's games, merchant booths, plus a bonus stage with music for children. Admission: $7- Individual, $15 - Family The park also includes a walking trail, duck pond, and the popular KidsUp! Playground. Visit www.bainbridgebluegrassfestival.com for more info.
Contact Information:
Norman Johnson, Event Coordinator. Web Link:
Music Community Resources Phone (206) 842-5485 or email johnson5485_at_msn.com
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| August |
| Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd |
Clatskanie Bluegrass in the Park 08/01/2008 -- 08/03/2008: Clatskanie, OR Contact: Bill Bogan, 928-925-3344
City Park off Highway 30; 13 miles west of Ranier. 34 miles east of Astoria, Oregon Always the first weekend in August. ADMISSION Free! (Funded by a grant from the Clatskanie Park and Rec Committee) CAMPING DONATIONS $50 for all five days Visit the website: Clatskanie Bluegrass. |
| Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd |
Bainbridge Island
FARMSTOCK
Music Festival and Art Expo 08/01/2008 -- 08/03/2008:
The Saturday evening concert will headline the Dan Tyminski Band from
Nashville, Tennessee.
Contact Elizabeth Gadbois at (206) 819-3618 or visit
www.ArtExpoBI.com
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| Friday 8th - Sunday 10th |
Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Festival
See Info and Details Here |
| Friday 8th - Sunday 10th |
Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival
Featuring: The Kenny and Amanda Smith Band (Fri, Sat, Sun),
The Greencards (Sat, Sun),
The Infamous Stringdusters (Sun),
Martha Scanlan (Sat, Sun),
Spring Creek Bluegrass Band (Sat, Sun), and more...
Visit The Blue Waters Website |
| Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th |
4th Annual Grays Harbor Bluegrass Festival
Olymic Stadium, 101 28th St., Hoquim, WA. Weekend Bands TBA. Thursday Gospel Show at Cornerstone Community Church. Contact Carol Dills 360-249-4522 for info.
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| Friday 15th |
7:00 pm - An Evening with Rhonda Vincent and the Rage
With Will Williams and Gravel Road. The Bing Crosby Theater (The Met), 914 W. Sprague, Spokane. Details Coming Soon! |
| Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th |
Rainier Pickin Party
08/22/2008 -- 08/24/2008: Rainier, WA Where: Wilkowski Park. Exit 88 off I-5. Contact: Art or Char Runyan, 360-446-3259
Rainier Pickin Party in Wilkowski Park. Exit 88 off I-5. contact Art or Char Runyan for more info. 360-446-3259. $15 Donation to the Lion Club for all weekend camping. |
| Friday 29th - Sunday 31st |
Moograss Bluegrass/Acoustic Festival
08/29/2008 -- 08/31/2008: Tillamook, OR Where: Tillamook County Fairgrounds. Contact: The Tillamook Music Foundation, moograssbluegrass_at_gmail.com |
| Friday 29th - Sunday 31st |
Round Valley Bluegrass Festival
08/29/2008 -- 08/31/2008: near Cascade
Idaho. 10 great Bluegrass bands, camping or motels set in the heart of the
Central Idaho Mountains. For complete information and contacts go to
http://www.idahosawtoothbluegrass.org/ |
| September |
| Friday 5th - Sunday 7th |
American Heritage Campground 6th Annual Bluegrass Festival
Tumwater, WA
Where: End of Kimmee Street. Contact: Karla Heck, 360-943-8778 Contact: Willie Hill, Festival Dir., 360-866-2601 |
| Friday 5th - Sunday 7th |
American Banjo Camp, Fort Flagler, Washington
Sept. 5-7, 2008.
Spend a weekend away from the toil and cares of everyday life, with nothing to do but learn about the 5-string banjo from world-famous teachers. Details and contact info, signup, at: www.langston.com/ABC/ |
| Thursday 11th - Sunday 14th |
Pend Oreille Valley Bluegrass Festival, Cusick, WA Fairgrounds.
Over a dozen great bands, food, jamming, and Art Fair. Band Scramble (Saturday), Open Mic(Thursday), and Gospel Show (Sunday). Steve Kaufman Guitar & Mandolin workshops. Camping for jammers opens Monday the 8th.
Visit www.pvbluegrass.com for details. |
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