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Here's the festival guide for August through October 2003. This is a free listing, compiled as a service to our readers. Sing Out! gathers information from a variety of sources and sends questionnaires to sponsoring organizations on our mailing list. If you receive a request for information regarding your event, please respond by the deadline. To have your event listed, simply mail, phone, fax or e-mail the information to us (our address and deadlines are at the end of this guide). Combined copies of the previous four consecutive Festival & Camp Guides (which cover an entire year) are available from Sing Out! for $10,
FESTIVALS
AUGUST
8/1-2; CARTER FAMILY MEMORIAL FEST--Where: Hiltons, VA. Crafts. Info: Janette Carter, The Carter Family Memorial Music Center, P.O. Box 111, Hiltons, VA 24258; Ph: 276-386-9480 or 276-386-6054. CO
8/1-2; CENTRUM'S PORT TOWNSEND BLUES FESTIVAL--Where: McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA. Info: Tracey Thompson, Centrum, P.O. Box 1158, Port Townsend, WA 98368; Ph: 360-385-3102; Fx: 360-385-2470. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/1-2; GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES--Where: Maxville, ON, Canada. Featuring: Pipe bands, Celtic music. Contests in piping, drumming, Highland dance, heavyweight events, track and field. Workshops in Scottish fiddle. Crafts. Tix: $20 Fri. / $15 Sat. Info: Neil McCormick, Secretary, Glengarry Highland Games, P.O. Box 106, Maxville, ON K0C 1T0, Canada; Ph: 613-527-2876; Fx: 613-527-1594. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO CR HR A
8/1-2; GREAT WATERS FOLK FEST--Where: Wolfeboro, NH. Info: Ben Anderson, P.O. Box 488, 56 North Main St., Wolfeboro, NH 03894; Ph: 603-569-7710. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/1-2; JASPER HERITAGE FOLK FEST--Where: Centennial Park, Jasper, AB, Canada. Featuring: A village of music and celebration. Workshops in music & dance. Crafts. Info: Jasper Heritage Folk Fest Society, Box 1448, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0, Canada; Ph: 780-852-3615; Fx: 780-852-5463. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/1-2; JEFFERSON COUNTY BLUEGRASS FEST--Where: Jefferson County 4-H Fairgrounds, Madison, IN. Info: Mike Brown, P.O. Box 555, Hanover, IN 47243; Ph: 812-866-2826. (E-mail: ) CO
8/1-2; JERRY'S BIRTHDAY BASH--Where: Nevada City, CA. Featuring: The Deadbeats and friends. Tix: $15 - $25. Info: Azriel Gtez, N. Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, 17894 Tyler Foote Rd., Nevada City, CA 95959; Ph: 530-265-2826. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR A
8/1-2; MILL RACE FEST OF TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC--Where: Downtown, Cambridge, ON, Canada. Featuring: Crucible, Callasaig, Pipeline, Geoff Lewis, Beverlie Robertson, Poor Charlie, General Store and more. Workshops in performance. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Brad McEwen, Mill Race Fest, P.O. Box 22148, Galt Central Postal Outlet, Cambridge, ON N1R 8E3, Canada; Ph: 800-749-7560 or 519-622-7135. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR A
8/1-2; MOONSHINERS JAMBOREE--Where: Climax, VA. Featuring: Lost and Found, and others. Info: Tim Smith, 7496 Anderson Mill Road, Chatham, VA 24531; Ph: 434-432-5018. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO A
8/1-3; AFBA BLUEGRASS FEST--Where: Mountain View Park, Wind Gap, PA. Featuring: 20 bluegrass acts. Tix: weekend: $40 adv, $45 gate / Fri: $20 / Sat: $20 / Sun: $15. Info: Harry Grant, Appalachian Fiddle & Bluegrass Assoc., 51 Main St., Flanders, NJ 07836; Ph: 973-584-2324 or 973-584-0585. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO HO
8/1-3; BALLYSHANNON FOLK FEST--Where: County Donegal, Ireland. Info: Ray Gaughan, East Port, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland; Ph: +353-(0)72-51374. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/1-3; CANADA'S NATIONAL UKRAINIAN FEST--Where: Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. Featuring: Ukrainian music and dance. Crafts. Info: Roberta Michasiw, 119 Main St. South, Dauphin, MB R7N 1K4, Canada; Ph: 204-622-4600; Fx: 204-622-4606. (E-mail: ) CO CR HR A
8/1-3; CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FOLK FEST--Where: Kingsland Bay State Park, Ferrisburg, Vermont. Featuring: Mike Agranoff, The Clayfoot Strutters, Aoife Clancy, Rachel Bissex, Finest Kind, Flapjack, FourTold, Richie Havens, Anne Hills, Magnolia, The Mammals, Cindy Mangsen & Steve Gillette, Roberts & Barrand, Mike Seeger, Michael Smith, Trillium, Le Vent du Nord, Pete and Karen Sutherland, Trillium, Sackett's Harbor and more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: $25-$75. Info: John Patterson, 202 Main St., Burlington, VT 05401; Ph: 800-769-9176. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO CR HR A
8/1-3; DRANOUTER FOLK FEST--Where: Dranouter, Belgium. Info: Marnique Deswarte, Dikkebusstraat 234, Dranouter, B-8950, Belgium; Ph: +32-(0)-57-44-6933; Fx: +32-(0)-57-44-6243. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/1-3; FOUNDERS TITLE FOLK & BLUEGRASS FEST--Where: West Valley City, UT. Featuring: Jim Gilmour, Buyin Time, Caroline Herring, Sam Hill, Bearfoot Bluegrass, Marley's Ghost, Open Road, Vance Gilbert, Stacey Board Band, Marv Hamilton, John Reischman & The Jay Birds, Cheryl Wheeler, California Reunion. Contests in instruments. Tix: vary, contact or see website. Info: Founders Title Company Folk & Bluegrass Festival, P.O. Box 2187, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-2187; Ph: 801-363-3315. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO CR HO HR A
8/1-3; LE FESTIVAL DE L'ESCAOUETTE--Where: Cheticamp, Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Featuring: Local performers, with concerts, a community parade and musical gala. Contests. Crafts. Info: Lisette Cormier, Box 430, Cheticamp, Inverness County, NS B0E 1H0, Canada; Ph: 902-224-2642 or 902-224-2612. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/1-3; MOUNTAINFEST--Where: Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena, AR. Featuring: Arts and crafts vendors from several states. Tix: FREE. Info: Roselle Alexander, Ouachita Arts & Crafts Guild, P.O. Box 1157, Mena, AR 71953; Ph: 479-394-4421 or 479-394-2863. (E-mail: ) CO HO A
8/1-3; NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR FOLK FEST--Where: Bannerman Park, St. John's, NF, Canada. Workshops in trad instruments, storytelling, dancing. Crafts. Tix: weekend: adults $40, seniors $20, children under 12 free; day and evening rates available. Info: St. John's Folk Arts Council, Bridget Noonan, P.O. Box 6283, St John's, NF A1C 6J9, Canada; Ph: 709-576-8508. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR A
8/1-3; PEMI VALLEY BLUEGRASS FEST--Where: Branch Brook Campground, Campton, NH. Featuring: Gibson Brothers, Southern Rail, Tater Hill, The Chapmans, Northern Lights, Smokey Greene, Second Wind, Gopher Broke, Skip Gorman, Union River, Erica Brown, Pine Hill Ramblers, Barney Family, Foggy Mountain Cloggers. Workshops in instruments, songwriting, children's activities. Tix: 3 day with camping: $38 adv., $45 gate; daily rates available. Info: Russell Marsden, Pemi Valley Productions, P.O. Box 1320, Campton, NH 03223-1320; Ph: 603-726-3471. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO CR HO HR A
8/1-3; SIOUX RIVER FOLK FEST--Where: Newton Hills State Park, Canton, SD. Workshops. Info: Gaynor Johnson, South Dakota Friends of Trad. Music, P.O. Box 901, Sioux Falls, SD 57101; Ph: 605-987-2582; Fx: 605-335-8033. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO HO A
8/1-3; THE BIG CHILL FEST--Where: Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire, U.K. Info: Polly Hall, P.O. Box 7378, London, N4 3RH, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)207-684-2020; Fx: +44-(0)207-684-2022. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/1-3; WABASH RIVER BLUEGRASS FEST--Where: City Park, Grayville, IL. Featuring: Jesse McReynolds, Chris and Sally Jones, Cherryholmes Family, Pine Mt. Railroad, Bull Harman and Bull's Eye, Dowden Sisters, Gina Britt Band, Tommy Brown and County Line Grass. Ph: 217-243-3159.
8/1-3; WILLAMETTE VALLEY AUTOHARP GATHERING--Where: O and L Gardens, Albany, OR. Featuring: Ron Wall, Les and Gwen Gustafson-Zook, Tom Schroeder, Julie Davis. Workshops in beginning to advanced Autoharp. Tix: $50 wknd / $25 day. Info: John R. Arthur, Willamette Valley Autoharp Assoc., 6596 NW Niagara Drive, Corvalis, OR 97330; Ph: 541-745-7568. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO CR HR A
8/1-4; GUINNESS ISLAND SOUL--Where: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada. Crafts. Info: Shane Gerard, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 268, Canada; Ph: 416-973-4000 or 416-973-4655; Fx: 416-973-6055. (E-mail: ; Web: ) A
8/1-4; ISLENDIGADAGURINN (ICELANDIC FESTIVAL OF MANITOBA)--Where: Gimli, MB, Canada. Info: Icelandic Fest of Manitoba, 107-94 1st Avenue, Gimli, MB R0C 1B1, Canada; Ph: 204-642-5210 or 204-642-7417. (Web: )
8/1-8; SIDMOUTH INTERNATIONAL FEST--Where: Sidmouth, East Devon, U.K. Featuring: Altan, La Bottine Souriante, Eliza Carthy, Kathryn Tickell Band, Berroguetto, Rodney Miller's Airdance, Peatbog Faeries, Flook, John Renbourn and Tony McManus, Ti Jaz, Malinky, Cliar, Last Night's Fun, Token Women, The English Acoustic Collective, Peeping Tom Big Band, Bayou Seco, Archie Fisher, John Spiers & Jon Boden, Les Barker, The Demon Barber Roadshow, Doghouse Skiffle Group, John Kirkpatrick, Gina Le Faux, Dan Keding, Robert Harbron, Tim van Eyken, Benji Kirkpatrick, Mike Jackson, Peter's Puppets, The Bakelite Boys, The Mellstock Band and many more. Workshops in music, song, dance, theater and children's topics. Crafts. Info: Jess Adams, Sidmouth International Fest, P.O. Box 296, Matlock, Derbeyshire, DE4 3XU, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)129-643-3669; Fx: +44-(0)129-639-2300. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO A
8/1-10; AUCHTERMUCHTY FEST--Where: Auchtermuchy, Fife, U.K. Featuring: Celidhs, dances, open-air music, pub gatherings, children's entertainment and more. Contests in traditional Scottish music, song, and storytelling. Workshops. Info: Festival Committee, c/o Auchtermuchty Community Centre, 1 Distillery Street, Auchtermuchty, Fife, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)133-782-7068. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/1-10; FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE DE LORIENT-- Where: L'Orient, Brittany, France. Featuring: Hundreds of artists from various Celtic countries. Contests in traditional Celtic instruments. Workshops in traditional Celtic instruments and dance. Tix: up to 27EUR, some events free. Info: Festival Interceltique de Lorient, 2 Rue Paul Bert, Lorient, Bretagne, 56100, France; Ph: +33-(0)29-721-2429; Fx: +33-(0)29-764-3413. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/1-10; MUSIKFEST--Where: Historic Bethlehem, PA. Featuring: 300 performers, including The Cottars, Al Stewart, Leo Kottke, Jethro Tull, The Windham Hill Summer Solstice and many more. Crafts. Tix: FREE, some ticketed events. Info: Arts Quest., 25 W. 3rd St., Suite 300, Bethlehem, PA 18015-1212; Ph: 610-861-0678; Fx: 610-861-2644. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR A
8/1-10; SASKATOON INTERNATIONAL FRINGE FEST--Where: Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Crafts. Info: Elaine Simpson, 25th Street Theatre, 600-245 3rd Ave. S., Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M4, Canada; Ph: 306-664-2239; Fx: 306-653-7701. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR A
8/2; AFRICAN FEST DELFT--Where: Delft, The Netherlands. Info: Arno Bos, Postbus 2801, Delft, CV 2601, The Netherlands; Ph: +31-(0)7-361-8636; Fx: +31-(0)7-362-0631. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/2; BAINBRIDGE ISLAND OUTDOOR MUSIC & ART FEST--Where: Waterfront Park, Bainbridge Island, WA. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Bainbridge Park & Recreation, Sue Hylen, P.O. Box 10010, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110; Ph: 206-842-2306; Fx: 206-842-0207. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/2; BLUESMORE--Where: Brucemore Mansion, Cedar Rapids, IA. Featuring: Local and national blues artists. Workshops. Info: Linn County Blues Society, P.O. Box 2672, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2672; Ph: 319-399-5105 or 319-362-7375. (Web: )
8/2; DULUTH INTERNATIONAL FOLK FEST--Where: Leif Erikson Pk., Duluth, MN. Featuring: A full music and dance Stage, demonstrations and more. Crafts. Tix: $2 per person / $5 family. Info: YWCA, Duluth, MN; Ph: 218-722-7425 or 718-398-5470. (Web: )
8/2; GREAT EASTERN BLUES AND BBQ FEST--Where: McGaheysville, VA. Ph: 540-289-4987. (Web: )
8/2; HORSEPENS 40 OLD-TIME FIDDLERS' CONTEST--Where: Steele, AL. Info: Mike Clements, 2360 Co. Hwy. 11, Hayden, AL 35079; Ph: 205-559-7818. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/2; KIDS DAY--Where: Nature House, Terra Nova National Park, NF, Canada. Crafts. Info: Kim Murphy, Heritage Foundation, Terra Nova National Park, Glovertown, NF A0G 2L0, Canada; Ph: 709-533-3145 or 709-533-2801; Fx: 709-533-2706. CO A
8/2; LANCASTER COUNTY OLD FIDDLERS' PICNIC--Where: Lancaster, PA. Featuring: Music all day, open and scheduled acts. Info: Lancaster Co. Central Park, 1050 Rockford Rd., Lancaster, PA 17602; Ph: 717-299-8217. (Web: ) CO A
8/2; OLD-TIME FIDDLERS AND BLUEGRASS CONVENTION--Where: Ashe County Park, Jefferson, NC. Featuring: Concerts, jamming, dance and more. Info: R.D. Williams or Roger Blevins, P.O. Box 847, Jefferson, NC 28640; Ph: 336-246-0790 or 336-219-0074; Fx: 336-246-0746. (E-mail: ) CO HO A
8/2; RIVERFOLK FEST--Where: Carr Park, Manchester, MI. Featuring: Laurie Lewis, The Red Stick Ramblers, Madcat & Kane, Raisin Pickers, Mustards Retreat, Wanderin' Wheel, Sparks Rant, Anne Doyle, Jeremy Kittel, Mosher & Denny. Workshops in fingerstyle guitar, Cajun two-step, fiddle styles, Celtic music & dance and more. Crafts. Info: Riverfolk Festival, P.O. Box 133, Manchester, MI 48158; Ph: 734-323-1761 or 734-428-7722. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/2; SONOMA COUNTY BLUES FEST--Where: Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA. Info: Smith & Bowker Productions, 925 Washington St., Santa Rosa, CA 95401; Ph: 707-527-9362. (E-mail: or ; Web: )
8/2-3; BLUE SKIES MUSIC FEST--Where: Clarendon, ON, Canada. Tix: $50 wknd / $20 day. Info: Oskar Graf, P.O. Box 2502, Clarendon, ON K0H 1J0, Canada; Ph: 613-279-2610. CO
8/2-3; EVANSTON LAKESHORE ARTS FEST--Where: Dawes Park, Evanston, IL. Featuring: 125 juried regional and national artists. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Cultural Arts Division, City of Evanston, 927 Noyes, Evanston, IL 60201; Ph: 847-448-8260 or 847-866-2900. (Web: ) A
8/2-3; LONG BEACH CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL BY THE SEA--Where: Queen Mary Events park, Long Beach, CA. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/2-3; MOUNT BAKER BLUES FEST--Where: River's Edge Christmas Tree Farm, Deming, WA. Featuring: Hubert Sumlin, Bob Margolin, Willie Big Eyes Smith, Little Bill and the Bluenotes, Robben Ford, Dave Hole, Patti Allen and the Empty Shoes Band, Henry Cooper, Gypsy Lou and the Travelers and more. Info: Free Spirit Productions; Ph: 360-671-6817. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR
8/2-3; NEW SALEM STORYTELLING FEST--Where: Petersburg, IL. Crafts. Tix: $2 suggested donation. Info: Mike Anderson, New Salem Storytelling Festival, P.O. Box 35, Jacksonville, IL 62651; Ph: 217-245-2207; Fx: 217-245-9752. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO HO A
8/2-3; NOTTINGHAM RIVERSIDE FEST--Where: Victoria Embankment, Nottingham, U.K. Info: Paul Morgan, 55 Castle Gate, Nottingham, NG1 6AF, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)115-915-3595; Fx: +44-(0)115-915 -3508. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/2-3; POCONO BLUES FEST--Where: Big Boulder Ski Area, Lake Harmony, PA. Featuring: Taj Mahal, Otis Taylor, Buddy Guy, Charlie Musselwhite, John Dee Holeman & George Higgs, Craig Horton, Eddie Burns, Lou Pride, Jody Williams, Betty Lavette, Sharrie Williams, Music Maker All Stars, Michael Coleman, Mississippi Heat, Joe Weaver, Stanley Mitchell & Kenny Martin, W.C. Clark, Francine Reed, Larry Johnson, Meet & Greet, The Neal Family featuring Kenny Tyree & Raful Senior, Precious Bryant. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: advance (by 7/26): adult $23 per day, children (6-12) $5, 5 and under free / gate: adult $28 per day, children (6-12) $5, 5 and under free. Info: Pocono Blues Festival, Jack Frost Mountain, P.O. Box 707, Blakeslee, PA 18610; Ph: 800-468-2442 or 570-443-8425; Fx: 717-443-7493. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/2-3; TWAIN HARTE SUMMER ARTS AND WINE FEST--Where: Downtown Twain Harte, CA. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Fire on the Mountain Festivals, Twain Hart Summer Festival, P.O. Box 148, Soulsbyville, CA 95372; Ph: 209-533-3473; Fx: 209-533-1049. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/2-3; WATERFRONT ART FESTIVAL--Where: Kershaw Park, Canandaigua, NY. Crafts. Info: Ontario County Tourism, 248 South Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424; Ph: 800-654-9798 or 585-383-1472.
8/2-4; CANMORE FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL--Where: Centennial Park, Canmore, AB, Canada. Featuring: Eric Bibb, Leon Bibb, April Verch, The Wailin' Jennys, Lennie Gallant, Mary Gauthier, Martyn Joseph, Stringband, Ruthie Foster, Laura Love Duo, Bucheron and more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: vary, contact or see website. Info: Ken Rooks, Canmore Folk Fest, P.O, Box 8098, Canmore, AB T1W 2T8, Canada; Ph: 403-678-2524; Fx: 403-678-2524. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/2-4; EDMONTON HERITAGE FEST--Where: Wm. Hawrelak Park, Edmonton, AB, Canada. Featuring: Non-stop ethnic entertainment, food, displays and sporting events. Contests. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Edmonton Heritage Festival Association, #202 - 10715 124th St., Edmunton, AB T5M 0H2, Canada; Ph: 780-488-3378; Fx: 780-455-9097. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/3; BIKERS AND BLUES FEST--Where: Artpark Theatre, Lewiston, NY. Featuring: Coco Montoya. Contests in stock and custom bike contest. Tix: $10. Info: Artpark Theatre, 450 South 4th St., Lewistown, NY 14092; Ph: 716-754-4375. (Web: )
8/3; LAKE COUNTY FOLK FEST--Where: Paulus Park, Lake Zurich, IL. Featuring: Barbara Hale, Blues Experiment, Andi and I, Evidence, Fragments, Small Potatoes, Artisan, Christine Lavin. Tix: adult: $12 / family: $25 / seniors and students: $6 / under 5 free. Info: LCFC, P.O. Box 847, Lake Zurich, IL 60047; Ph: 847-949-5355. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/3-10; LEWES INTERNATIONAL GUITAR FEST--Where: Lewes, Sussex, U.K. Info: Laurence Hill, 5 Lancaster Street, Lewes, E. Sussex, BN7 2PX, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)127-347-6118; Fx: +44-(0)127-347-6118. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/3-16; FOLKLORAMA--Where: Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Tix: $33.75 family / $3.75 single. Info: Judy Murphy, FolkArts Council of Winnipeg, 56 The Promenade, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H9, Canada; Ph: 204-982-6210 or 800-665-0234; Fx: 204-943-1956. (Web: ) A
8/4-8; MIRAMICHI FOLK SONG FEST--Where: Miramichi City, NB, Canada. Featuring: Fiddlers, singers, dancers, open air concerts, children's show. Tix: Full week $40. Info: Miramichi Folksong Festival, Inc., P.O. Box 13, Miramichi, NB E1V 3M2, Canada; Ph: 506-623-2150 or 506-622-1780; Fx: 506-623-2261. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HO A
8/4-9; BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIME MUSIC COMPETITION--Where: Felts Park, Galax, VA. Featuring: Contestants from all over the country. Contests in bluegrass and old-time music. Workshops in various bluegrass and old-time instruments. Tix: Mon - Thurs $5 per day / Fri. $8 / Sat. $10 / $30 season. Info: Thomas L. Jones, Old Fiddlers Convention, P.O. Box 655, Galax, VA 24333-0655; Ph: 276-236-8541. (Web: ) CO CR HO HR A
8/5-9; DE LEON PEACH & MELON FEST--Where: Festival Grounds, De Leon, TX. Featuring: Concerts, dance, children's events, open stage and more. Contests in 4-H events, peaches, melons, tractor pulls. Crafts. Tix: gate $2 / tractor pull $8. Info: Betty Terrill, De Leon Peach and Melon Festival, 133 S. Texas St., P.O. Box 44, De Leon, TX 76444; Ph: 254-893-6600; Fx: 254-893-3702. (E-mail: ) CO CR HO HR A
8/6-9; GRANT'S BLUEGRASS FEST--Where: Salt Creek Park, Hugo, OK. Featuring: The Gillis Brothers, Joe Isaacs and Friends, The Farris Family, Louisiana Grass, Bill Grant and Friends, The Tennessee Gentlemen, Billy Joe Foster's Special Edition, Sandy Creek, Dave Peterson and 1946, The James King Band, Goldwind Express, The Sullivan Family, Liberty Blue Grass, Lonesome Whistle, White House Harmony, Frank Ray and Cedar Hill. Tix: $40 4-day / $12 daily. Info: Bill Grant, Grant's Bluegrass Festival, Rt. 2 Box 74 Bill Grant Road, Hugo, OK 74743; Ph: 580-326-5598 or 580-326-1487; Fx: 580-326-3343. CO HO A
8/6-17; GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FALL FEST--Where: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawasse, GA. Featuring: Rhonda Vincent, Larry Stephenson Band, Raymond Fairchild, Ricky Van Shelton, Craig Collins and High Lonesome, Billy Joe Royal, Leon Jacobs, Jim Wood, Ronnie McDowell, Gold Wing Express, Fiddlin' Howard Cunningham, The Spencers, T. Graham Brown, McKameys, Primitives, Inspirations, James Childers and the Scataway Pickers, The Chuck Wagon Gang, Georgia Mountain Men of Country Music, Georgia Mountain Staff Band, Hiawassee Cloggers. Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Contest, beauty pageant. Crafts. Tix: $7, children under l0 free. Info: Hilda Thomason, Georgia Mountain Fair, Inc., 1311 Music Hall Road, P.O. Box 444, Hiawassee, GA 30546; Ph: 706-896-4191; Fx: 706-896-4209. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO HO A
8/7-9; BUCKEYE BLUEGRASS FEST--Where: Greenwich Coon Hunters Club. Crafts. Info: Larry Efaw, 894 Oregon Avenue, Akron, OH 44314; Ph: 330-753-1543; Fx: 330-753-2458. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO HO A
8/7-9; CROPREDY FEST--Where: Cropredy, Oxon, U.K. Featuring: Fairport Convention, Dave Swarbrick, Lindisfarne, Trevor Burton Band, Meet on the Ledge, Colvin Quarmby, Procol Harum, Blue Tapestry, Bucket Boys, David Hughes, Equation, Keith Donnelly, Mark Gillespie, Dennis Locorriere, Albert Lee, Old Blind Dogs, The Hush, Al Hodge and The Mechanics, Richard Digance. Info: Woodworm Records, Ltd., P.O. Box 37, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 8YN; Fx: +44-(0)186-933-7142. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO
8/7-10; CANADIAN OPEN OLD-TIME FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP--Where: Shelburne, ON, Canada. Contests. Info: Nelson Hill, Rotary Club of Shelburne, Box 27, Shelburne, ON L0N 1S0, Canada; Ph: 519-925-3551; Fx: 519-925-1105. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR A
8/7-10; EDMONTON FOLK MUSIC FEST--Where: Gallagher Park, Edmonton, AB, Canada. Featuring: Solomon Burke, Taj Mahal, Norah Jones, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Eric Bibb, Ricky Skaggs, Mary Gauthier, Dar Williams. The Cottars and many more. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: vary, contact for details. Info: Edmonton Folk Music Fest, P.O. Box 4130, Edmonton, AB T6E 4T2, Canada; Ph: 780-429-1999; Fx: 780-424-1132. (Web: )A
8/7-10; LIL MARGARET'S BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST--Where: Goddard Farm, Leonardtown, MD. Featuring: The Lewis Family, Ronnie Reno, Melvin Goins & The Windy Mt. Boys, Charlie Waller and the Country Gentlemen, Vern Young, Lynwood Lunsford and the Misty Valley Boys, Recent Addition, Lost and Found, Low Profile, The Scott Brannon Band, Bluegrass Gospel Express, The Timmons Family, Bubbie Abell and Spoon Creek, Charley Thompson and Bottom County Bluegrass. Crafts. Tix: 3-day: $40 adv., $45 gate; daily rates available. Info: Joseph H. Goddard, 20529 White Point Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650; Ph: 301-475-8191; Fx: 301-475-8191. CO HO A
8/7-10; LUNENBURG FOLK HARBOUR FEST--Where: Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Featuring: Aengus Finnan, Maria Dunn, Scott Parsons, Tanglefoot, Connie Kaldor, Jeff Davis, A Crowd of Bold Sharemen. Info: Lunenburg Folk Harbour Fest, Ben Anderson, P.O. Box 655, Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0, Canada; Ph: 902-634-3180 or 902-766-4869; Fx: 902-634-9568. (E-mail: or ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/7-10; MINNESOTA BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME MUSIC FEST--Where: El Rancho Manana Campground, Richmond, MN. Contests. Workshops in over 30 topics. Crafts. Info: Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association, P.O. Box 16408, Spooner, WI 55416; Ph: 800-635-3037. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO A
8/7-10; TELEMARK FOLK FEST--Where: Bo i Telemark, Norway. Info: Oystein Akselberg, Telemarkfestivalen, Gullbringvegen 34, Bo, N-3800, Norway; Ph: +47-(0)3-595-1919; Fx: +47-(0)3-595-3546. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/7-10; THE BORDER GATHERING--Where: Dumfries, The Borders, U.K. Featuring: Trad folk music of the Borders, historic re-enactments and games. Info: May McKerrell, Magdalene House, Lochmaben, Dumfries, DG1 1PD, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0) 138-781-0439. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO A
8/7-17; HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BUSKER FEST--Where: Halifax, NS, Canada. Featuring: 25 to 30 of the best street performers in the world performning nonstop on 6 stages. Tix: FREE. Info: Halifax International Busker Festival, Pickford and Black Building, 5th Floor, Historic Properties, 1869 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS B3J 1S9, Canada; Ph: 902-429-3910; Fx: 902429-7554. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR A
8/7-17; THE FESTIVAL AT SANDPOINT--Where: Memorial Field on the shores of Lake Pend Oreille, Sandpoint, Idaho. Featuring: country, folk, jazz, rock and classical. Tix: season pass: $109 before 5/16, $139 gate. Info: The Festival at Sandpoint Office, Old Power House, Suite 207, Sandpoint, ID 83864; Ph: 888-265-4554. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/8; FOUR MOUNDS BLUES FEST--Where: Dubuque, IA. Featuring: Regional bands, food and beverages. Info: Four Mounds Foundation, 4900 Peru Road, Dubuque, IA 52001-8304; Ph: 563-557-7292 or 563-583-5815; Fx: 563-557-3159. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/8-9; BELL WITCH BLUEGRASS COMPETITION--Where: Bell Witch School Grounds, Adams, TN. Contests in bluegrass and old-time banjo, harmonica, mandolin, guitar, fiddle and clogging. Tix: adults: $4 Fri., $5 Sat. / children: $1. Info: Bell Witch Festival, Fred Goodman/Omer Gene Brooksher, 102 Railroad, Adams, TN 37010; Ph: 615-696-2589 or 615-696-2331. CO HO A
8/8-9; SUNFLOWER RIVER BLUES AND GOSPEL FEST--Where: Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, MS. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Sunflower River Blues/Gospel Fest., P.O. Box 1562, Clarksdale, MS 38614; Ph: 662-627-6805 or 662-627-6820; Fx: 662-627-7263. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/8-9; WEYBURN WHEAT FEST--Where: Weyburn, SK, Canada. Featuring: Local performers. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Weyburn Wheat Fest, Box 370, Weyburn, SK S4H 2K6, Canada; Ph: 306-848-3224. (E-mail: ) CR HR
8/8-10; AUGUSTA HERITAGE FEST--Where: Davis & Elkins College, Elkins, WV. Workshops in dance, various instruments, storytelling, songwriting. Crafts. Info: Augusta Heritage Center, Davis & Elkins College, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241; Ph: 304-637-1209; Fx: 304-637-1317. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/8-10; BAYFRONT BLUES FEST-- Where: Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, MN. Info: Bayfront Blues Festival, 1019 1/2 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880; Ph: 800-4-DULUTH. (Web: )
8/8-10; DARTMOOR FOLK FEST--Where: South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, U.K. Info: Mrs. Jane White, Sunnyhill, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2JL, U.K.; Ph: +44-(0)183-784-0102. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/8-10; EISTEDDFOD NEW YORK--Where: Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, NY. Featuring: Copper Family, Roberts and Barrand, Dwayne Thorpe, Margaret Bennett and many more. Workshops in many areas of trad music. Tix: full festival: $70 public / $60 members. Info: Steve Suffet, Ph: 718-786-1533. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/8-10; FESTIVAL ETHNOAMBIENT SALONA-- Where: Salona, Croatia. Info: Antonija Kavas, Kopito Records, EKvaternika 3, Kutina, 44320, Croatia; Ph: +385-1-652-6438. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/8-10; FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS--Where: Gage Park, Hamilton, ON, Canada. Featuring: An all-Canadian lineup on four stages. Workshops. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Doug McArthur, Creative Arts, 401 Main St. West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1K5, Canada; Ph: 905-525-6644; Fx: 905-525-8292. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/8-10; GODERICH CELTIC ROOTS FEST--Where: Goderich, ON, Canada. Crafts. Tix: wknd $50 Canadian. Info: Warren & Eleanor Robinson, Celtic Roots Festival, 20 Caledonia Terrace, Goderich, ON N7A 2M8, Canada; Ph: 519-524-8221; Fx: 519-524-8221. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CR HR A
8/8-10; GREAT LAKES FOLK FEST--Where: Downtown East Lansing, MI. Featuring: National and international trad artists, dancers, storytellers, foodways and children's activities. Crafts. Tix: FREE. Info: Great Lakes Folk Festival, Michigan State Univ. Museum, West Circle Dr., East Lansing, MI 48824-1045; Ph: 517-432-4533; Fx: 517-353-8986. (E-mail: ; Web: ) A I
8/8-10; HAPPY JACK MUSIC FEST--Where: Curt Gowdy State Park, Laramie, WY. Info: Suzie Solomon, P.O. Box 215, Louviers, CO 80131; Ph: 303-471-6282. (E-mail: ; Web: )
8/8-10; JOHN ARCAND FIDDLE FEST--Where: Windy Acres Vacation Farm, Saskatoon, SK, Canada. Contests in fiddle, vocal and more. Tix: $30 wknd / $15 day. Info: Vicki Arcand, Box 3 Site 302 RR #3, Saskatoon, SK S7K 3J6, Canada; Ph: 306-382-0111. (E-mail: ; Web: ) CO
8/8-10; JVC JAZZ FEST--Where: Fort Adams and Newport Casino, Newport, RI. Info: JVC Jazz Fest, Festival Office, 770 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842; Ph: 401-847-3700. (E-mail: : Web: )
8/8-10; MASALA! MEHNDI! MASTI!--Where: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON, Canada. Featuring: A celebration of South Asian culture. Crafts. Info: Shane Gerard, Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON M5J 268, Canada; Ph: 416-973-4000 or 416-973-4655; Fx: 416-973-6055. (E-mail: ; Web: ) A
8/8-10; MUSICIANS RENDEZVOUS--Where: Itch Keppe Park, Columbus, MT. Tix: FREE. Info: Aron G. Strange, Musicians Rendezvous, P.O. Box 489, Columbus, MT 59019; Ph: 406-322-4143 or 406-322-4505. (E-mail: ) CO CR HR A
8/8-10; NATIONAL HOBO CONVENTION--Where: Britt, Iowa. Workshops in hobo lore. Tix: $30 all three days, $25 advance. Info: Hobo Foundation, P.O. Box 143, Britt, IA 50423; Ph: 641-843-9104. (E-mail: ; Web: ) HO
8/8-10; NEW BRUNSWICK GOSPEL MUSIC FEST--Where: Rusagonis United Baptist Church, Rusagonis, NB. Featuring: contemporary and country Gospel. Tix: donations. Info: Bob Gray, New Brunswick Gospel Music, 1740 Route 655 Hwy., Rusagonis, NB E3B 6G5, Canada; Ph: 506-459-7419. (Web: ) CO CR HR A
8/8-10; SALTBURN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FOLK MUSIC, DANCE & SONG--Where: Saltburn, Cleveland, U.K. Featuring: Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies, The Back Shift, Martin Wyndham-Read, Nebula, Jim and Mu Wilkinson, Roam, Les Barker, Adam and Lee Wilson, The Old Rope String Band, Bob Fox, Jim Wright, Faye Nesbitt, Three Sheets to the Wind, Last Night's Fun, Eric Bogle Band, Firebrand,...
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