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BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
St. Charles, MO |
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Saturday, September 6, 2008
7 pm - 10:30 pm
Frontier Park
Bluegrass is the focus of an evening under the stars in Frontier
Park on the banks of the Missouri River. Bring your own lawn chairs
or blankets.
Free
For more information call 1-800-366-2427 |
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LEWIS AND CLARK
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hartford, IL |
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Saturday, September 13, 2008
10 am - 4 pm
Lewis and Clark State Historic Site
New Poag Road and IL-3
This annual music event features musicians
playing fiddles, dulcimers, and flutes. This Music and Dance
Festival features early American, French, Spanish and Native
American music traditional music in venues both in and outdoors.
Free
For more information call 618-251-5811 |
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MUSIC FESTIVAL
Raddle, IL |
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
St. Ann's Church Yard
"Raddle the Bottoms," a benefit Bluegrass and
Folk festival with performers to be announced is being held
to benefit a non-profit organization named
"Sandra's Comfort." Meals, desserts and beverages
will be available and a silent auction will also be held.
For
more information call 618-559-4287 or 618-521-4009 |
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ANNUAL TRADITIONAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Ellis Grove, IL |
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September 27 - September 28, 2008
Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm
Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site
4372 Park Road
A weekend featuring the sounds of Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, and
Irish music. There will also be craft shows and food vendors.
Sponsored by the Illinois Historic Preservation Society.
Parking is $5 per car
For more information call
618-859-3031 |
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LAND OF MARK TWAIN
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Hannibal, MO |
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November 14 -
November 15, 2008
Hannibal Inn & Conference Center
This Bluegrass showcase features competitions for championships,
as well as demonstrations and other entertainment.
Admission charged
For more information call 573-853-4344 |
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YOUNG ARTISTS PRESENTATION
Godfrey, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2009
8 pm
Hatheway Hall
5800 Godfrey Road
Support the Riverbend area's terrific young
artists as they join the Alton Symphony Orchestra to showcase their
talents.
Tickets are $15 for adults & $5 for students.
For more information call 618-468-4782 or visit
www.altonsymphony.org |
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"PAPPY" WADE
MEMORIAL
Sparta, IL |
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PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009
6 pm
Sparta Lions Club, Belmont Street
This annual fiddle contest and bluegrass show
features an evening of championship entertainment. Supper served.
Admission fee
For more information call
618-632-1384 |
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STATE STREET
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Jerseyville,
IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2009
3
pm - 11 pm
Downtown Jerseyville
This annual street festival
in downtown Jerseyville features bands from different music genres,
food, and beverages. For the kids there are interactive activities
and prizes.
Free
For more information call 618-639-5222 |
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BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Augusta, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2009
3 pm - 8 pm
199 Jackson Street
This annual bluegrass music event is held under
the shade trees of historic Centennial Farms. Enjoy the main event
featuring George Portz and His Friends of Bluegrass.
Adults, $8; age 8-12, $3; under 8, free
For more information call 636-228-4005 |
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OLD TIME
MUSIC FETE
Cahokia, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2009
12 pm - 5 pm
Cahokia Courthouse, 107 Elm Street
An outdoor "musical rendezvous" where acoustic musicians get
together to jam with each other and play for the public. Traditional
bluegrass, old-time country, folk, blues, old time river, and
"ho-down" music. Jam sessions under every tree, kids arts and
crafts, and a professional sound system for the main stage (
the porch of the 1740 Cahokia Courthouse) for the enjoyment of all.
Food and drink are available for purchase, and there's plenty
of shade.
Free
For more information call
618-332-1782 |
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FREE CONCERTS
O'Fallon, MO |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2009
Every Tuesday from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating Jammin' Outdoor Concerts
at Civic Park. Concessions available for purchase
Free
For more information call 636-379-5614 |
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FREE CONCERTS
Edwardsville,
IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2009
Every Thursday at 8 pm
As part of the Arts in the Park program the city
of Edwardsville and the Madison County Arts Council sponsor concerts
at the bandstand in Edwardsville City Park by the Edwardsville
Municipal Band.
Free
For more information call
618-692-7538 |
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THE GATEWAY DULCIMER
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Belleville, IL |
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PROBABLE
EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2009
Our Lady of the Snows
This festival, hosted by the Gateway Dulcimer Society, centers
around the traditional folk instrument. Featured are workshops,
evening concerts, an open stage, vendors, raffles, the Big Blue Jam
Tent, and continuous outdoor and indoor music.
Admission and registration fees
For more information visit
www.gatewaydulcimer.org |
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