The Bluegrass Partners benefitted from Winns songwriting skills, bringing a greater degree of originality to their stage performances and records. Music Festival Wizard is dedicated to covering the scene, the experience, and the music with news, lineups, reviews, and commentary. Another single Legend Of Bluegrass/Memory Of Curly Butler was released in 1972 (Butler passed away on April 8, 1971). 50amp PREMIER RV SITE (spaces 1-15, 25-27)(WEST CAMPGROUND)EACH CAMPSITE PRICE INCLUDES 1 FESTIVAL PASSESThese sites are 15' x 40' and are RED on the map. 23772 Crescent Bay Dr NW. His talents led him to win the Illinois State Open Fiddle Championship at only 16 years of age, follow a path to join The Goins Brothers Bluegrass group on the festival circuit, and the opportunity to play with the legendary Father of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe, on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, at the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival and at the White House for then President, Richard M Nixon in Washington, D.C. all at the age of 20. Quincy WA 98848. Home-made Pie & Ice Cream Social - front porch patio at the Community Hall, 8:00 pm - Open Mic onstage at the GCH Concert Room (sign-up required), 10 am - Quincy is host to many world class wines, and events. NON-ELECTRICAL SITE (spaces 91-104)(WEST CAMPGROUND)EACH CAMPSITE PRICE INCLUDES 1 FESTIVAL PASSESThese sites are 15' x 40' and are GREEN on the map. The YMCA property is a 700 acre site along Lake George with plenty of activities outside of the music. Tickets to this show cost between $16.00 and $16.00. HAGUE The Silver Bay YMCA has announced the lineup for its first-ever Bluegrass in Heaven (BGIH) music festival on Sept. 15-17. Another, The Last Train Through Lunenburg County, the title track of Winns third album, is a reminder of his boyhood love of trains, and his dream of being a railway engineer thwarted when the passenger service stopped running through Kenbridge in 1956. This would have been Georges 44th year hosting this event, which we will now honor him with as the George Portz Memorial Fiddle Contest and Bluegrass Show in his hometown of Shiloh, Illinois. For other details, call Burke Cole at 269-781-5909. Bluegrass in Heaven is a joint effort spearheaded by sponsors such as the Warren County Occupancy Tax Coordination Committee, Hague Town Supervisor Edna Fraiser, and the Ticonderoga Festival Guild Inc. Festival passes are available for $40 and includes access to Silver Bay YMCA workshops, a variety of vendors and performances by local and regional talent. WebGeorge Bluegrass Festival Member Directory Home Chamber. from Ohio, as well as several Michigan bands. The CoffeeHouse concerts happen monthly from October through April. NON-ELECTRICAL SITE (spaces 310-324,335-345,358-366)(SOUTH CAMPGROUND)EACH CAMP SITE PRICE INCLUDES 1 FESTIVAL PASSESThese sites are 15' x 40' and are GREEN on the map. Stage Presents: What To Do Between Songs, led by Ron Taylor of Corral Creek. Georges big day begins at 8:30 am with the Cherry Bomb Run (a 2-mile fun-run for all ages). The stage has hosted countless popular local acts, as well as nationally known bluegrass hits such asBuddy Jewell,Jennifer MoormanandThe Kentucky Headhunters. Here is a taste of our 2023 lineup with still more to come. The perpetrator claims that he had gone to siphon gas from the overturned lorry but could only manage to fill one bottle amidst the mob. Performers of all ages are welcome to join in the various competitive categories encompassing numerous popular string instruments. Banjo Learn n Share* at Jam Circle on GCH porch, -Bass Workshop Led by Bonnie Bliss, downstairs at the George Community Hall (use elevator), - Alexander Portal. Tickets to this show cost between $16.00 and $16.00. WebThe George, Washington Bluegrass Festival is under the direction of the Board of Directors of the George Community Hall, which is a non-profit organization. The Quincy Valley Chamber of Commerce has an terrific reputation and pride ourselves on providing valuable services and promoting businesses. The organizers take pride in the festivals atmosphere of family reunion. WebEVERNORTH 2023 tour will finish its run with a final performance on March 11th, 2023 at 7:00pm at the Cabooze, which is located at 917 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN. Here is a taste of our 2023 lineup with still more to come. - Contemporary Bluegrass with a strong gospel element built right in, is what. Your contributions are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE since the George Community Hall is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Bluegrass Today is grateful for the assistance of Ricky Bonovitch, Jared Jones, and Marc Bolen in creating this remembrance. Skamania, WA, 6200 SW Virginia Ave, Suite 208 Portland, OR 97239. The YMCA property is a 700 acre site along Lake George with plenty of activities outside of the music. Silver Bay YMCA announces bluegrass festival lineup. WebQuincy Hometown Harvest Festival George Bluegrass Festival Member Directory This and That Catering. George was an iconic entertainer who was nationally and internationally known in musician circles. The Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival, in scenic Stevenson, WA, is a unique blend of the best in bluegrass music. The lineup of performers is amazing, and we cant wait to be a part of it, said Bob and Sarah Amos, of the Bob & Sarah Amos Band. Having previously visited Vietnam during the late 1960s, Winn, along with Red Battle (vocals/guitar), Eugene Wesley Curly Butler (vocals/guitar), Fred Duff (banjo), Johnny Eagles (string bass), went on another USO tour during 1970 this one lasting five-months performing for troops in Germany, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Okinawa, Guam, The Philippines, The Marshall Islands, Hawaii, and Alaska. Full schedule up soon at www.georgecommu . 3 pm 5655 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA. April 29 George Winn Bluegrass Festival George Winn Memorial Park. In July of that year Winn and the band cut their first two sides Thinking Of You b/w Life Of Solitude for a Nashville label. Please subscribe to keep reading. It may not have been a masquerade, or a ball, but the crowd wore its masks and had a definite ball. Very cool. All amenities on site will be available to festival ticket holders. Three people were arrested for alleged drug possession after a traffic stop on Thursday morning. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. Today, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Norman Blake, the Skillet Lickers, the Georgia Crackers, and Beverly Smith & John Grimm are just of few of the Georgia musicians who keep the songs and traditions alive. The War and Treaty / The Travelin McCourys / Corb Lund / More, DJ Snake / Jack Harlow / Odesza / More, Sofi Tukker / Denzel Curry / PinkPantheress / More, Blake Shelton / Billy Currington / Lainey Wilson / More, Cody Johnson / Keith Urban / Luke Bryan / More, Lynyrd Skynyrd / Lainey Wilson / Cody Johnson / More, Tony Furtado / AJ Lee & Blue Summit / Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms / More, Bon Iver / Leon Bridges / Dominic Fike / More, Collective Soul / ZZ Top / Night Ranger / More, If you pour some music on whatevers wrong, itll sure help out. Levon Helm, Just give me one thing that I can hold on to. John Prine. WebView all upcoming events About the Band. Georges big day begins at 8:30 am with the Cherry Bomb Run (a 2-mile fun-run for all ages). Between sets, festival guests are encouraged to take a paddle on the northern end of Lake George, read a book in the Silver Bay YMCA library, play a round of disc golf or partake in one of the many other programs and activities offered. 1-3 pm - Tour Debby Kooy's Pottery Studio 102 Naden Ave (in back) - located one block away from the George Community Hall. Our Fiddle Learn 'n Share* Upstairs at the George Community Hall, Noon until 2:00 - Open Mic on outdoor stage (sign-up required), 7:30 pm - Ron shares his ideas to help keep the audience engaged with your performance, how to develop stories, and even how to make mistakes work. Ill miss you, my friend., George Winn Red Battle & The Bluegrass Partners. Food & Beverage/Catering. ADDITIONAL ALL-DAY FESTIVAL PASSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR $75. You can get great FOOD and visit the Market Vendors all day. Swope's Knobs, Anachronistic 001, LP (1977), trk# 4.08 (Old Bill Cheatum) Prize 49802, Carl Jackson "Bluegrass Festival." The Silver Bay YMCA has announced the lineup for its first ever Bluegrass in Heaven (BGIH) music festival, taking place Sept. 15-17. You can cancel at any time. The George Bluegrass Festival is entering its 15th year, and it looks to be a good one, said organizer Debby Kooy. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Open Mic on outdoor stage (sign-up required), Open Mic on outdoor stage (sign-up required), - Open Mic with Joe Fox and Harland Eastwood on stage, - front porch patio at the Community Hall, - Open Mic onstage at the GCH Concert Room (sign-up required), Led by Bonnie Bliss, downstairs at the George Community Hall (use elevator), Led by Randy Engle, upstairs at the George Community Hall, Led by Stan Hall at the Jam Circle on GCH porch, - Open Mic on outdoor stage (sign-up required), All-Camp Bluegrass Gospel Farewell JAM upstairs at the George Community Hall, Email us at manager@georgecommunityhall.com. The band is based in southern Illinois and includes members from Illinois and Missouri. Enjoyed by young and old alike in an inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, the CoffeeHouse in George makes an awesome cheap date, girls night out, or family fun night! A great ambassador for bluegrass music over many years, he was a legend in central Virginia. They played regularly at the Bluegrass Lounge on the southside of Richmond in the late 1960s, by which time they had established themselves as a busy and wide-reaching touring band. The George Bluegrass Festival is entering its 15th year, and it looks to be a good one, said organizer Debby Kooy. WebColumbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival 2023 Jul 27 - 30, 2023 4 days Stevenson, WA / map Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Tickets No ticketing links are available for this event. 10 am - Grand Parade on W. Montmorency Blvd. GEORGE The 11 th annual George Bluegrass Festival kicks off Monday and goes all week with some of the top bluegrass bands in the northwest. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, The Family of George Portz & his Friends of Bluegrass Band. In 1965 Winn demonstrated his admiration for Bill Monroe when he went on stage and read a poem that he had written about the Father of Bluegrass Music during the very first multi-day bluegrass festival, which was promoted by Carlton Haney, and situated on Cantrells Horse Farm just north of Fincastle, VA. Monroe returned the compliment by inviting Winn to appear on the Early Bird Bluegrass Concert circa late 1980s. 69-year-old suffered stroke in his N.C. home; Realtor showing house left him there. Thursday 9/15- Emcee for this weekend is Betty Lampinen (A.K.A. Occurring every second Saturday at the Ringgold Depot, the Ringgold Opry is a free concert series featuring country, bluegrass and folk music. The festivals organizers feared that the pandemic coupled with the threatening weather would be enough to keep all but the most hard-core fans of bluegrass at home. Fresh-baked refreshments (coffee too, becausewell, we're a CoffeeHouse) are served at half-time by the George, WA Georgettes. Clayton Hess, banjo Woodinville, WA. Visitors will enjoy the best Americana, roots and bluegrass music. The official state fiddlers convention of Georgia, this popular event occurs annually at theGeorgia Mountain Fairgroundsduring the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival. Olga, A.K.A. Hosted by (and at) the George Community Hall, the George CoffeeHouse features great live acoustic music by bands from all around the Pacific Northwest. served at noon at the Rotary Pie Pavilion for a suggested donation of $1. Beset by a pandemic, but fueled by small-town elbow grease, community know-how and talented, resilient musicians, the George Bluegrass Festival returned after a one-year hiatus, enchanting the crowds who braved the rain, the clouds and the social distancing to listen to some good tunes. The band performs dozens of shows a year throughout southwest Illinois and eastern Missouri. Center. - Emcee for this weekend is Betty Lampinen (A.K.A. We've been celebrating Independence Day in George since 1957! Box 5064 George, WA 98824 Take a road trip to these points of interest, venues and festivals celebrating bluegrass and old times music in Georgia. About Us. Although the radio show has long since ceased, Winn performed on Old Dominion Barn Dance shows at The Beacon Theatre on Main Street, Hopewell, well into this century. Crowe and The Boxcars over the past decade, and many of the concerts are live streamed on his website. Kids age 12 and under get in for free, but must be accompanied by an adult. See you there! The annual Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festivalfeatures national acts as well as local bands. Admission is just $5 per person. We are so excited to have an event like this that will benefit our community of Hague and Ticonderoga most directly.. His laughter, his jokes, his music and his legacy will live on as long as there are memories of him and his remarkable life. Annual July 4 Celebration in the beautiful George Community Park, and it is FREE to attend. elliotbanjo@yahoo.com OR you may mail it along with your check to Cherry Bomb Run, PO Box 5366, George, WA 98824. WebLocated on Lake George, close by Ticonderoga and the Vermont border, the Bluegrass in Heaven Music Festival is scheduled for September 15-17 this year. Guests who find this unique photo wall are encouraged to share their photos with Silver Bay on social media using #BLUEGRASSHEAVEN. WARNING! 2023 marks the 66. The Friends of Elijah Clark State Park invite bluegrass lovers to a foot-stomping good time each year alongside Lake Strom Thurmond. Performers got in on the action, with some of them performing under rather hostile weather. Patriotic observance begins at 11 a.m. at the outdoor stage. George Community Hall will play host to the free music festival with musicians and campers arriving Monday at George Community Park. The term "CoffeeHouse" isn't something Starbucks invented! We have a LIMITED number of electrical hook-ups available at $25 for the week see Camp Host, 6 pm Hot Dog Meet & Greet at the pavilion, hosted by Terri Jones. Bluegrass still a force at venerable George festival, Stay Informed. Past performers includePackway Handle Band,The Fiddleheads,The Darnell BoysandPull Strings. His passing has left a huge void in not only our lives, but the lives of those who knew him. Welcome to George, Washington's Fourth of July Celebration! Horseshoe Bend Park is the scenic locale for the acoustic musicians who join local instrumentalists in an evening of fun. The festival has been running in Dallas for more than 40 yearsand has featured many returning musicians happy to celebrate the genre of their artistry. Sign up for our newsletters, and let Explore Georgia provide inspiration for your next trip. Bands Workshop - Bluegrass Ice Jam schedule Friday, Jan. 20 7 p.m. Glass Run Road 7:30 p.m. LandLine Bluegrass 8 p.m. - Breakline 8:30 p.m.- Middleground 9 p.m. - Bits n Pieces 9:30 p.m. - Matt Efaw &. Also, he made an appearance in the film, Lassie: Best Friends Are Forever, in 1994. 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The event features amazing talent, workshops including Chick's Kids, Jammers Jamboree, fine craft and food vendors, a beer garden, and nightly dances. Nashville, TN 37216 USA. Besides being a great entertainer, he built beautiful hand-made instruments; mandolins, guitars and fiddles he was a great luthier, and also ran a successful upholstery business for many years. Gospel set by Corral Creek Vendors are set up and ready to go when you get here! The band performs dozens of shows a year throughout southwest Illinois and eastern Missouri. Among the songs that he penned are Winns Blue Grass Symphony; Big Lucy #93; The Legend Of Bluegrass; The Memory Of Curly Butler; Sitting On The Banks; Treat Me Kind; Lonesome Willie; Theres Been A Change; Dear Mothers Gone; Memories; Homeward Bound; Thinking Of You; Cold Wind Blows; Blues Plus Bluegrass; Life of Solitude; Backstage Confusion; Gone Are The Days; Thirty Three Blues; Waltz For Broken Hearts; Soreback; Florida Sunset; I Want To Hear The Angels Singing; String Of Eight; Blues Plus Bluegrass-Part II; Riding With Lee; Last March Through Seven Pines; Lunenburg County Girl, and The Forgotten Waltz. Paddle boats are available, along with disc golf, and a complete library at the YMCA center. Attendees will not only be able to listen to some of the top artists in bluegrass today, but they will also have access to the programs offered at the Silver Bay YMCA during the festival as well. From the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains in North Georgiato the southern tip in Thomasville, Georgia is home to authentic old-time and bluegrass music experiences. Winns association with Battle, which actually began in the 1960s, continued into the 1980s. Next door, Randy Wood's Old Time Pickin Parlor is an intimate 100-seat performing space where Randy has welcomed artists including Tony Rice, Claire Lynch, J.D. comes to us from down around Salem, OR with the best of American Roots music and story-telling by band leader, Ron Taylor. In his frustration, he lit his bottle on fire and threw it away, causing the fire to break out. 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EACH 15'X 40' SITE ALLOWS ONE CAMPER OR RV AND ONE VEHICLE OR TWO TENTS AND ONE VEHICLE. Fiddler Jared Jones joined the Bluegrass Partners in 2019 . is returning to the Wheel Inn Campgrounds, 240 Fogg Road, Bunker Hill Township. JamBase works with festivals to promote theirevents. Booked to perform in September are Blue Highway, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Rock Hearts, Tony Trischka & Michael Daves, Bob & Sarah Amos Band, April Verch & Joe Newberry, Jamcracker, and Drink The Gold. This site requires javascript. WhileLittle Roy Lewis(of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame-inductedLewis Family) andElizabeth Lizzy Longtour the country playing bluegrass music, they always return each year to Lizzys hometown of Lincolnton, Ga., to host their own bluegrass festival. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. served at noon at the Rotary Pie Pavilion for a suggested donation of $1. Nothing says South like barbecue and bluegrass! THE SUNDAY SHOW IS FREE. Wear your dancing shoes, and we'll make sure you have room to bust a move! The Dappled Grays, Deja Blue, Sweetwater Creek and Smokeys Farmland Band are just a few of the many Georgia bluegrass bands worth seeking out on any trip to the state. We look forward to seeing you in Stevenson! *Camping Is Filled All who apply will be added to the waiting List! And of course, we'll have a fabulous FIREWORKS show at dusk! For more information about the festivals lineup, schedule, and anything BGIH related can be found at www.silverbay.org/bluegrass-in-heaven or on social media at SilverBayYMCA. George Portz & The Friends of Bluegrass, founded in 1978, blends its fiery Bluegrass roots with traditional Irish and Louisiana Cajun music. Simply go to the Martha Inn staging area no later than 9 am, sign the waiver and get in line! Instead, the crowds showed up, with masks on, and delighted themselves in partaking in a little bit of Kentucky-influenced normalcy, courtesy of a variety of performers. After the winners of each competition are crowned, the junior and senior fiddler category champions compete in a Fiddle Off with the winner declared the Georgia Mountain Fiddle King.. Just call Mike at (804) 832-0950. . 2:30 p.m. - The Country Strings. The free festival begins Monday and continues through Sunday at George Community Hall, 403 W. Montmorency Blvd., Quincy. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made out to the Virginia Bluegrass & Country Music Foundation in Richmond, VA. Richard F. Thompson is a long-standing free-lance writer specialising in bluegrass music topics. March 4 Cabin Fever Pickin' Party Holiday Inn - VA Beach - Norfolk Hotel & Conf. Rich Copley rcopley@herald-leader.com. In this video from September 23, 2011, George Winn & the Bluegrass Partners at the Virginia Bluegrass and Country Music Foundation Fall festival perform Hank WilliamsWaltz of the Wind. Held at the long-running Raccoon Creek Music Park, the annual festivalaims to provide an enjoyable experience for all fans of bluegrass. Oil County Bluegrass Festival returns Saturday to OC Moose. Though the First Family of Gospel Bluegrass, The Lewis Family, retired in 2009, its longtime banjoist, Little Roy Lewis, along with fiddler Lizzy Long, are regulars on the bluegrass circuit, while gospel stars Jeff and Sherri Easter, who performed for many years with The Lewis Family, host their annual Fall Festival at the Lewis Family Homeplace in Lincolnton. Click Here for the Craft Show Application. A variety of vendors will be on site throughout the weekend, and Silver Bay YMCA has a number of lodging options on the campus. Take a road trip to enjoy these North Georgia wine and music pairings. Saturday, Jan. 21. Some claim Ringgold to be the Wedding Capital of the South. Many performers have selected the Catoosa County Courthouse as the location for their nuptials. Running for more than 40 years, this bluegrass festival is played every fall at Mossy Oak Music Park in Guyton, Ga. Whitehall woman arrested for allegedly stealing vehicle, Four local wrestlers reach state semifinals, Queensbury man facing up to 20 years in prison for child pornography, Developers want you to 'reimagine' Wilton Mall, New biotech can 3D print living cells inside the human body, Ukraine will join NATO but in 'long- term', says NATO chief Stoltenberg, Finland begins building fence along Russia border, Thousands protest against against Israel judicial reform. A two-time Editor of British Bluegrass News, he has been seriously interested in bluegrass music since about 1970. Georges big day begins at 8:30 am with the Cherry Bomb Run (a 2-mile fun-run for all ages). The festival lasts for three days and features local bands playing the best of Southern bluegrass music. The FOURTH of JULY at George, Washington! Rounder 7002, Graham Townsend "Le Violin/The Fiddle." A special note about PARADE PARTICIPATION: If you would like to participate in the parade, there is no preliminary sign-up! To provide a place where community events and social gatherings can comfortably occur, To promote the arts and culture in George, WA, To carry on the traditions begun by our city founders, Charles and Edith Brown. Just off Hwy. Luckily for all involved, the three-day festival only had bad weather for one day. Set your toes a-tapping duringSummer Music Weekends at Rock City Gardens. The Council also declared that the Government of Mizoram would continue to offer shelter to refugees from Bangladesh. Music: BG ?? And those who bring their instruments can join the Old Time Fiddlers Convention Musical Competition, competing in the mandolin, guitar, banjo, fiddle, band or dance. Inside the tiny Randy Wood Guitarshangcustom-made new and used instruments, and in the back of the store every Saturday afternoon, pickers from near and far gather to jam. Internet service for the GCH is provided by LocalTel Communications. It is with Deep Sadness that The Family of George Portz and the members of his Friends of Bluegrass Band, must inform you of his passing on Monday, January 9th. An audience is always welcome at this jam, too! Every Memorial Day Weekend, the state of Georgia rocks out to feel-good music and enjoys finger-lickin good BBQ. Fax 615-256-0450 | Email info@ibma.org. Closes Sunday, May 7th, 2023 - 5:00pm. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT includes lots of great music by The Rocky Ford Band, Bluesman Darnell Scott, The Jangles Swing Jazz Quartet, and Latino band Los Vega! DRY CAMPING ONLY. Set to take place in various locations across George Town and beyond, the 16-day festival will be offering a plethora of programmes encompassing dance, music, theatre, film, photography and more. George mentored and taught a staggering number of students the art of fiddlin and never charged a single one of them. The Warren County Sheriffs Office is looking to identify the person police believe is involved in a theft that occurred at Jims Wine & Liquor. Ella Deanyou never know! John White mandolin & vocals Olympia, WA. You can donate through PayPal on this page, or if you prefer, mail a check to George Community Hall, P.O. CHILDREN 12 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER ARE FREE WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY A TICKETED ADULT. Several of his pupils went on to perform on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, and one of his proudest accomplishments was when his former student, Alison Krauss went on to national acclaim. Published: December 2018 Very cool. Veteran mandolin player, singer, and bandleader George Winn passed away on early Sunday evening, January 23, 2022, at the age of 88. Don Everlyof the Everly Brothers was also wed in front of the Catoosa County probate judge. 785-3041 (answering machine only) Visit Website; Quincy Booster Club. From staff reports. All rights reserved (About Us). George, Washington and its community center, the George Community Hall, play host to this free annual festival that features some of the Pacific Northwest's most exciting bluegrass bands. The Bear on the Square Mountain Festival celebrates the best of Southern Appalachian music with countless jamming sessions by local, regional and national artists. The festival is held annually at Elijah Clark State Park under a giant tent and has featured some of the biggest names in bluegrass, fromShenandoahto Queen of BluegrassRhonda Vincent. GEORGE The George Washington Bluegrass Festival aims to provide a joyful, relaxing time of making music and being with friends. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Tickets are offered on two levels. He'll let you know what should (and should not be) said during a performance. NON-ELECTRICAL SPACES (M, B, and P Spaces)EACH CAMPSITE PRICE INCLUDES 1 FESTIVAL PASSESM spaces are set up for RV's to tent campersB spaces are tent/cab-over camper spacesP spaces are for oversized RV's (Does not have power), Camping:Premier Electric- 50amp: $255 plus fee and taxesElectrical- 30amp: $215 ++Electrical 20amp: $185++Non Electrical - $165++Bonus Non Electrical Spaces -$165++. Admission: $75 - $350 Days/Hours Open: Thu 7pm9pm, Fri 4pm9pm, Sat 9am10pm, Sun 11am1pm Address: 710 SW Rock Creek Drive, Stevenson, WA 98648 Entertainment: 1 stage - International. The festival runs until Sept. 17. Kent Powell bass & vocals Tacoma, WA. Corral Creek onstage at the GCH Concert Room, 9:30 am Oil County Bluegrass Festival Member Directory this and that Catering some of them performing under rather hostile.. And pride ourselves on providing valuable services and promoting businesses drug possession after a traffic stop on morning! 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