Northwest FestivalsUpdated 2-15-2009
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Updated March 15th, 2009
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| March, 2009 |
| Saturday, March 14th, 2009 |
15th Annual Maltby Bluegrass Concert & Auction. Call Jan Jones at 360-568-3685 for tickets, directions, or info.
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| March 27, 28, & 29, 2009 |
Long Beach Bluegrass Festival
Chautauqua Lodge on N. 14th, Long Beach., WA.
2009 Line Up:
Charlie Sizemore Band,
Cascade Mountain Boys,
Lee Highway,
Fern Hill,
Great Northern Planes,
Runaway Train,
Solomon’s Porch,
Old Circle,
Northern Departure,
Beppe Gambetta Workshop & Concert,
Band Scramble,
Workshops, and Open Mic.
Friday $15.00 Saturday $20.00...
Sunday's Gospel Show is FREE!
Chautauqua Lodge in Long Beach, Washington www.funbeach.com/events/bluegrass/
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| April, 2009 |
| Friday & Saturday, April 10th - 11th. |
6th Annual Bluegrass by the Bogs
Grayland Community Hall, Grayland, Washington. Info 360-267-3234 or visit www.bluegrassbythebogs.com/.
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| Saturday, April 18th |
The 10th Annual Oldtime Bluegrass Festival will be held April 18th at
the Stevensville, Montana, Junior High. The Festival starts at
noon and goes until 11 pm. The Lineup:
12:00-12:30 Kids In Bluegrass
12:35-1:05 Ken Benson Band
1:10-1:40 Three Rivers Bluegrass
1:45-2:15 Salmon Valley String Band
2:20-2:50 Black Mountain
2:55-3:25 Bill And Verna Molenda Band
3:30-4:00 Blue To The Bone
4:05-4:35 Bonnie Bliss And Stan Hall Band
4:40-5:10 Acousticals
5:15-5:45 Ramblin Rose
5:50-6:20 Will Williams And Gravel Road
6:25-6:55 Bill Anderson And Jeff Trask Band
7:00-7:30 Fred And Emily Frank
7:35-8:05 Gravely Mountain
8:10-8:40 Mike And Tari Conroy Band
8:45-9:15 Pinegrass
9:20-9:50 LGSR Band
9:55-10:25 Spring Thaw
1-406-821-3777 Mike and
Tari Conroy.
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| Saturday, April 25th |
Center for Life Spring Bluegrass Festival
On April 25th at the AWPPW Union Hall in Camas,WA, the JP II Center for Life will be hosting a Spring Bluegrass Festival from noon to 10 pm. The event will feature six bands including Fiddlegrass, Roundhouse, Whiskey Puppy, Back Porch Revival and 2 Licks 2 Many. There will also be a BBQ, microbrews, and an open jam session from noon to 1pm.
Admission is $20.00 at the door or only $15.00 if purchased before April 10th online at springbluegrassfest.com or jp2center.com.
This fundraiser is to help the Center build a residential facility for the elderly and disabled in the Greater Vancouver area.
The AWPPW Union Hall is located at 534 SW Everett St in Camas, Wa.
Contact Carol 360 606-3620 or Darl at 503-254-2666 for more info.
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| Thursday, April 30th - Sunday, May 3rd |
Moved: 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. Early bird campers are welcome as early as the 6th of July. Call Dan Mittelstaedt, (509)-765-1006
Formerly held April 30st - May 3rd at the Grant County Fairgrounds, Moses Lake, Washington
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| May, 2009 |
| Friday, 15th - Sunday, 17th, 2009. |
Bluegrass From the Forest Festival
Shelton High School Auditorium and Campus, Shelton, WA.
For the latest news visit http://www.bluegrassfromtheforest.com/
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| May 29-31, 2009 |
Fiddlin' Under the Stars Festival
May 29 - 31, 2009. Bluegrass, Wine & Art Festival, E'kone Park in Goldendale, WA. Ida Viper, Chickweed, Fiddlegrass, Deadwood Revival, Catch & Release, Urban Monroes. Email info@goldendalechamber.org. Visit The Website.
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| June, 2009 |
| Friday 5th - Sunday 7th, 2009 |
Winlock Pickersfest
Winolequa Park in Winlock, Washington
Contact Marv Sobolesky at 360-785-4933/ marv_at_marvsmusic.com or Libby Bigler at 360-785-8717/ kentuckygirl47_at_msn.com.
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| Friday 12th - Sunday 14th, 2009 |
Orting Bluegrass Festival
Orting, WA. Info: 253-847-7170 or bandrpage_at_aol.com
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| Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 12-14, 2009 |
Sacajawea Bluegrass Festival & Dutch Oven Rendezvous, in Pasco, WA.
Contact: Joe: (509)-582-6847 or Reade (509)-492-1555
www.sacajaweabluegrass.org/ |
| Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 19-21, 2009 |
Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival, Cashmere, WA.
Visit www.cashmerecoffeehouse.com/wrbfest.htm Contact: Marie Vecchio: (509) 548-1230 or Chuck & Candace Egner: (509) 548-8663 |
| Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 19-21, 2009 |
Cancelled: Amboy Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival
Amboy, WA Contact: David Peterson, 503-286-2377
www.amboywa.com/blue_grass_festival.htm
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| Monday - Sunday, June 22-27, 2009 |
National Oldtime Fiddle Contest Weiser, Idaho
Always the 3rd FULL week of June.
For more info visit The Weiser Fiddle Contest Website.
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| Friday - Sunday, June 26th-28th, 2009 |
Kettle River Bluegrass Festival At The Rock Cut Campground, 26430 HWY 395 North, Orient, WA (35 miles north of Colville). Featuring Prairie Flyer, Heartbreak Pass, Molly & Tenbrooks, Kettle Creek, Stony River, more. Talent Contest, Band Scramble, Sunday Gospel Open Mic,
Bill Holmes (509)738-2350, bholmes@wildblue.net Visit www.rockcutblues.com/KRBluegrass.htm
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| Friday - Sunday, June 26th-28th, 2009 |
Cancelled: Red, White & Bluegrass Family Pickin’ Party
at the NEW Fairgrounds and Expo Center, Colville, WA
Jamming, Open Mic, Flatpicking Contest.
Visit www.colvillebluegrass.com/
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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,
July 24-26, 10 miles South of Hamilton MT, mm 37, The Thomas Ranch on Forest Hill Rd. Call 406-821-3777 or email tariconroy_at_webtv.net
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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.
Emcees: Jim Delfel and Sharon Bennett. 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
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. |
| October, 2009 |
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