Bluegrass in the Park

A Festival for Musicians

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2008

Tentative Schedule of Events


(All times are approximate, depending on number of competition entries)


NOTE: Check this page often as schedule may change as updates become available 


Thursday July 31:

2pm-7pm  West end Park gate open to admit Vendors

                    and reserved campers

8-10pm      Open Jam on stage for all bluegrass musicians



Friday August 1:

11am-6pm:  West end park gate open to admit reserved 
                       campers


1-6pm:       Musician sign in/entry for competitions 
                    at host camper


4-7pm:      Open Jammin’ on stage for all bluegrass
                   musicians
                   
                   Sign up for band scramble at host camper


4-9pm:       Food available at park pavilion, offered

                    by Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce


8-10pm:     Bluegrass Music provided by:
                     
                     admission by donation to the
                     Bluegrass in the Park Fund (at host camper)
                     to help defer expenses


Saturday August 2:

8-11am:      Pancake Breakfast at pavilion


10-11am     Musician entry for competitions at host camper
                     
                     Sign up for band scramble at host camper

12-9pm:     Food available at park pavilion,
offered 
                     by Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce


1pm:            Banjo Contest


1:30pm:      Fiddle Contest


2pm:            Guitar Contest


2:30pm:     Mandolin Contest


3pm:           Bands posted for Band Scramble at host 
                    camper


4pm:           Band Scramble on stage

5-7pm:       Bluegrass music performed by:

                     admission by donation to the Bluegrass in the
                     Park fund to help defer expenses


7:00pm:     Contest winners announced,  prizes
                     awarded


8-10pm:     Bluegrass Music by:
                    The Douglas Family
                     admission by donation to the Bluegrass 
                     in the Park fund (at host camper) 
                     to help defer expenses

 

Sunday August 3:

10am-11am: Service by
                       Gospel Music by

 

 

 

A Few Rules and Some Information:

 

1.  The hosts are not responsible for any type of personal injury.  The hosts are not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen property.

 

2. Keep the grounds clean.  A dumpster is provided for your convenience or take it with you when you go. Please leave the grounds clean and tidy. Thanks.

 

3. Alcohol is not provided at the Bluegrass in the Park Festival. Several Taverns are within walking distance for your convenience.  Any use of illegal drugs or underage alcohol consumption will not be tolerated, the proper authorities will be notified and you will be asked to leave. No Refunds.

 

4.  Absolutely No ground fires!

 

5.  We are all here to have fun.  If any person becomes annoying or obnoxious they will be asked to leave. No Refunds.

 

6.  Pets must be on a leash at all times and never left unattended.  Cleaning up after your pet is mandatory, thank you.

 

7.  Showers are available at A Win-Sands Hotel, just north in Atlanta, at the cost of $5.00 per person.

 

8. Restrooms are available in the pavilion building at the west end of the park.

 

9. Camping fees are payable at time of reservation.  No refunds.

 

10.  No dumping of sewage or gray water allowed.  Any dumping of sewage/gray water will result in being asked to leave, no refund.

11.This is a Family Festival.
Watch out for the youngins at play, no cussin or spittin in front of the women folk, keep the moonshine consumption moderate so the law don't come.