Bluegrass Music Festivals
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Bluegrass Music Festivals Information
Bluegrass festivals are such a great event to experience for musicians and fans alike. I would recommend a bluegrass festival to anyone. I've talked to some people who haven't even heard of bluegrass music and persuaded them to go to a festival. They really enjoyed themselves and plan to attend other festivals.
They have even started listening to bluegrass music on regular basis. It truly gets into your system. That's a good thing!
What is Bluegrass Music?
Bluegrass is a form of uniquely American music which has been attributed to the Scots-Irish immigrants of Appalachia, as well as that of rural African-American, jazz, and blues. In bluegrass, each instrument takes a turn playing the melody and improvising around it.
Bluegrass Festivals I've Been To
I created this lens hoping to share my experiences about bluegrass festivals and hoping to get some feedback from other fans about bluegrass festivals.I've been to festivals in Ontario, Canada and in the United States. I've been to Gettysburg PA twice and once to Governuer NY.
Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival is a top notch festival. It is a well run family event. The band lineup is always fantastic and you would be crazy if you didn't enjoy yourself at Gettysburg.
In Canada, I've been to Tottenham Bluegrass Festival, Willow Park Bluegrass Festival, River Valley Bluegrass Festival several times and once to a festival in Nova Scotia. These are annual events for my family and friends. They are all great festivals. I plan on going to other ones this summer as well.
*** Conestoga Trail Bluegrass & Gospel Festival ***
On August 15, 2008 the 1st Annual Conestoga Trail Bluegrass & Gospel Festival took place in Princeton Ontario.
The hosts Gerry & Fran Morgan put on a fabulous event that in my mind was the best festival I've been to. 5 Stars to Gerry & Fran. This festival was well planned with every detail imagined covered from front to back. It has a beautiful location and if your looking for a great family festival in 2009, be sure to check out this festival. You won't be disappointed.
The dates for the Conestoga Trail Bluegrass & Gospel Festival in 2009 are August 14-15-16!
Sally Mountain Bluegrass Festival
Sally Mountain Park Bluegrass Festival July 2007
"SCR At Pickin In The Pasture"
Bluegrass Festivals in Canada
Just a Few of Many
- Tottenham Bluegrass Festival
- On the shoreline of Tottenham Pond, in the picturesque village of Tottenham Ontario. 2008 is the 25th Anniversary of the festival.
- Palmer Rapids Twin Music Festival
- Located in Ontario
- Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards Show
- Located near Huntsville, Ontario
- Orono Bluegrass and Old Tyme Country Jamboree
- Located in the village of Orono, Ontario
- Sand Road August Bluegrass Festival
- Located near Moose Creek, Ontario
- Sooke River Bluegrass Music Festival
- Located in British Columbia, Canada
- Millpond Bluegrass Festival
- Millpond Campground, Nova Scotia - Along the Glooscap Trail - fishing, bird watching, hiking, festivals, motorhome, RV sites, highest tides, River Rafting, museum
- Blueberry Bluegrass and Country Music Festival
- Located in Stony Plain, Alberta
- * Conestoga Trail Bluegrass & Gospel Festival *
- Located in Princeton Ontario. The festival takes place on August 14-15-16, 2009.
- The Sally Creek Music Festival
- Located near Kitchener Ontario. First Annual Festival ...July 3-4-5 /2009
Bluegrass Festivals in the United States
Just a Few of the Many
- "Pickin in the Pasture"
- Located near Lodi NY
- Mountain Top Bluegrass Festival
- Located near Tarentum PA
- Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
- Located in Oak Hill NY
- The West Virginia State BBQ and Bluegrass Festival
- Located near Martinsburg, WV
- Sally Mountain Bluegrass Festival
- Located in Queen City, Missouri
- Walnut Valley Festival
- Located in Winfield, Kansas
- Milan Bluegrass Festival
- Located in Milan MI
- Osborne Brothers Bluegrass Festival
- Hyden, Kentucky
- Blistered Finger's Family Bluegrass Festival
- Blistered Fingers has some of the greatest bluegrass music in the world at one of the largest family events in central Maine! Happens every June and August since 1981.Campers,Tents and 4 days of entertainment.
- Bluegrass Festival: Welcome to the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival
- Located near historical Gettysburg, PA
- Bill Monroe's Bean Blossom - Festivals & Events From Bean Blossom, IN
- Located in Indiana
- Bluegrass Festivals by Adams and Anderson , LLC
- Located in North Carolina
- Mandolin Farm Bluegrass
- Located in Flemingsburg, KY
- Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival
- Located near Kodak. Tennessee
- Bluegrass in the Smokies Bluegrass Festival
- Located near Sevierville, Tennessee
Camping At Festivals
People drive from everywhere and camp at festivals in Motorcoaches , motorhomes, trailers, buses, tents etc.. This is where they live while they are at the festival. It's quite a community. You get to meet great people from everywhere and some times you make lifelong friends.
One thing bluegrassers really enjoy is the jamming that takes place around the campsites. Especially after the bands are done for the evening. You can walk around and visit many campsites and listen or join in and play with other people. Some of the caliber of these people playing is unbelievable.
Sometimes you will see band members wondering around and playing music with the campers.
Last summer at the Willow Park Bluegrass Festival south of Hamilton, Ontario Dan Paisley and Southern Grass dropped by our campsite while we were jamming. That was a little intimidating.
The only problem I find is I don't get enough sleep because its too much fun and I don't want to go to bed.
Out of all the bluegrass festivals I have been to I can't recall one time when I have seen a problem with someones behavior. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, I just haven't seen it.
It's a good family enviroment to be had by all.
Bluegrass Festivals
Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival Aug. 2006
Gettysburg Jam Under The Martha White Boutique with Rhonda
The Alecia Nugent Band - Too Good To Be True
Doyle LAwson & Quicksilver - Girl From West Virginia
2007 Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
I'll Break Out Again Tonight - Dan Paisley
Banjo Chimes - Bobby Lundy
' The Del McCoury Band/Live '
Tony Rice - Merle Watson Festival
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Share your comments on festival you've been to and bands you've seen.
If you have been to the "Pickin' in the Pasture" bluegrass festival in Lodi, New York or heard anything about it, please comment below.
Corey Rump wrote
You all have to keep the new festival in Prince Edward County in mind for next year! It is held in early June and is located on the shores of Lake Ontario in a beautiful setting at Quinte's Isle Campground. Amazing talent and very well organized. Come one, come all next year!
Posted June 19, 2009
Corey Rump wrote
You all have to keep the new festival in Prince Edward County in mind for next year! It is held in early June and is located on the shores of Lake Ontario in a beautiful setting at Quinte's Isle Campground. Amazing talent and very well organized. Come one, come all next year!
Posted June 19, 2009
leigh walsh wrote
well folks we have a bluegrass evening on july 31 /09 in dalhousie nb canada at our festival www.bonamifestival.com
the blugrass diomands ray leger with acustic hourison and janet mcgarry to be some of the best in atlantic canada see you all there starts at 8:00 only 15.00 dollars at the door
Posted April 29, 2009
Eileen wrote
I love, listen ,play Bluegrass Music We have 3 Bluegrass Fest & 1 Campout Here on P.E I and its still growing ,,also 2 inside festivals the 1st weekend of November and the last weekend of March
Posted March 08, 2009
OldGrampa wrote...
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Posted October 12, 2008
OldGrampa wrote...
I would like to invite you to add your lens to my new Bluegrass Music Group. I will list this lens as featured on the groups home page.
Posted October 12, 2008
OldGrampa wrote...
Bluegrass is great, I love it! I missed the Bean Blassom festival this year, but I am planning to be there next time
Posted October 11, 2008
Oosquid wrote...
Brilliant lens, loved the videos and enjoyed the music. 5 stars.
Posted October 08, 2008
QuantumTraveler wrote...
I've always liked Blue Grass music. I especially liked your like to the Sally Mountain Park link. Thanks.
Posted October 07, 2008
Kim wrote
I also love bluegrass music and have recently fallen in love with Ottawa......I have been there the last two years for the bluesfest...not much blues there this year......can you send me a link where i can locate some festivals in ottawa this summer? thinkin i would rather do bluegrass!!
Posted September 12, 2008
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