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Where Wheatheads might rendezvous
Realizing that not all Wheatheads were going to make it to Wheatstalk 2007, the idea of getting together still seemed to hold interest. The conversation started with the idea of a place that those in the south might be able to work into their lives. Here are those that were originally mentioned as well as many that were added for the benefit of Wheatheads in other areas who might want to meet up with each other at a festival. We though that those interested in camping could camp together and those who prefer to find a nearby motel could meet up with the others at the music events or other Wheathead get-togethers during the festival. Good idea, eh? You may wish to enter the festivals that you know about and attend if you think they would be of genuine interest as possible gathering places for Wheatheads who aren't able to make to Alaska yet. There is really no need to just list random festivals here since there are other sites on the web that do a good job of collecting those names. See the Dirty Linen site for lists of festivals and performances by state or by artist. This list is more personalized since some of us will be there and others may try to go and meet.
Tundra Dawg, jjascob and LuAnna did meet in Oklahoma at the Woody Guthrie Festival. We wish more of you could have been there!
The LEAF festivals ~ Lake Eden Arts Festival,
When:
- Spring - May 9-11, 2008
- Fall - October 17-19, 2008
Where: Black Mountain, North Carolina
Who in the WWR library is performing:
- Spring: David Wilcox Nanci Griffith, and too many to name!
- Fall:
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one:
- Spring:
- Fall:
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- Fall:
More info: Check out the LEAF website
Comments: Performing arts are celebrated along with music from many genres. Lonedog goes to these.
Suwannee Springfest and MagnoliaFest
Where: Live Oak, Florida
When:
- Spring: March 27-30, 2008
- Fall: October 23-26, 2008
Who in the WWR library is performing:
- Springfest: The Waybacks, Guy Clark,
- MagnoliaFest:
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one:
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one:
- Springfest:
- MagnoliaFest:
More info: Festival website
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Gamble Rogers Folk Festival
Where: Saint Augustine, Florida
When: May 2-4, 2008
Performers: Robin and Linda Williams and their fine group, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mike Cross, Mary Flower, Stevie Coyle, Aaron O'Rourke Trio, Beverly Smith and Carl Jones, John William Davis, Gatorbone, Amy Carol Webb,
More info: festival webiste
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The Acoustic Cafe
Where: Hayden, Alabama
When: Memorial Weekend, May 23-24, 2008
What: A small festival held at the home of the organizer. There is onsite camping and always at least one nationally known act. This year:
For more info" The Acoustic Cafe website
Colorado Roots Music Camp
Where: Divide, Colorado
When: June 1- June 7, 2008
More info: at the Colorado Roots Music website
Comments: This is a music camp, not a festival, but someone put it here so I am leaving it. LuAnna 14:32, January 31, 2008 (AKST) (oh, and the list of instructors is pretty impressive!)
Wakarusa Music Festival
Where: Lawrence, Kansas
When: June 5-8, 2008
Who in the WWR library is performing: !
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one:
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More info: Wakarusa Music and Camping Festival website
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Blue Plum Festival
Where: Johnson City, Tennessee
When: June 6-7, 2008
Who in the WWR library (or not is performing:
Friday, June 6 - The Half Runners, Sigean, Roan Mountain Hilltoppers, Wayne Henderson, Doc Watson
Saturday, June 7 - Ozone Rangers, Malcolm Holcombe, Town Mountain, Broken Valley Road Showm Scott Miller and the Commonwealth, The Subdudes
Wheatheads who already know they will be at this one:
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For More Info: Blue Plum website
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The Fairbanks Summer Folk Festival
When*June 14th, 2008 1pm - 10:00pm
Where: Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, Alaska
Who in the WWR library is performing: Will Putman, Mike Stackhouse, The Porch Dogs
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one: Denali
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one:
More info: festival website
Comments: Enjoy an entire day of entertainment in a comfortable, family setting that is FREE of admission charge!
Foodstock
Where: Howling Dog Saloon, Fox, Alaska
When: June 20, 2008
Performers:
More info: For the past 13 years Foodstock and the Howling Dog Saloon have held a benefit for the Fairbanks Rescue Mission. The purpose is to help the homeless and hungry make it through the brutal winters in Fairbanks. A musical benefit for the hungry and We Play For Food is their motto. There are two stages, one inside the Howling Dog Saloon and another outside where there are also horseshoe pits, vending booths and a beer garden. Myspace site
Comments: Admission is $5 or 5 cans of food.
Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival
Where: Seldovia, Alaska
When: June 19-21, 2008
'Who in the WWR library (or not) is performing: Ralston Bowles, Joe Craven, Shawn Zuke and Milo Matthews, Billy Goat The Seafarin' Strangers, Momma Tonga Band,Faolan Marion Walsh and Wes Weddell, Dan Mac Band, Seekbob, Sarahindippity, Esther Golton, Artists:Tom Begich and many more
Wheatheads who already know they will be at this one:
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one:
For More Info: festival website
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Telluride Bluegrass Festival
Where: Telluride, CO
When: June 19-22, 2008
Who in the WWR library is performing:
Thursday, June 19:
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals • Ani diFranco Band • Arlo Guthrie • Del McCoury Band • Uncle Earl • Cadillac Sky • Darrell Scott
Friday, June 20:
Leftover Salmon • Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder • Paolo Nutini • Tim O'Brien • Peter Rowan & the Free Mexican Airforce • The Emmitt Nershi Band • Béla Fleck, Duos with Friends • Spring Creek Bluegrass Band
Saturday, June 21 (the summer solstice):
The Frames • Sam Bush Band • Brett Dennen • Yonder Mountain String Band • Jerry Douglas Band • Tift Merritt • Steep Canyon Rangers
Sunday, June 22:
Telluride House Band featuring Sam, Béla, Jerry, Edgar & Bryan • The Swell Season: Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova from the film Once • Hot Rize with Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers • John Cowan & Darrell Scott Band • Punch Brothers featuring Nickel Creek|Chris Thile • The Duhks • Solomon Burke
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one: LuAnna
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one:
More info: Telluride Bluegrass Festival website
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The Kate Wolf Memorial Festival
Where: Laytonville, California
When: June 27-29
Who in the WWR library is performing: Moira Smiley & VOCO, Rosalle Sorrels, Todd Snider, Keb'Mo', Taj Mahal Trio, Pieta Brown, Blame Saly, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, Jimmy LaFave, The Waifs, David Linely, Los Lobos, Vance Gilbert, Cris Williamson, The Wailin' Jennys, The Greencards, Ruthie Foster,Greg Brown, Sid Lewis, The Love Choir, Wavy Gravy
Wheatheads who already know they will be at this one:
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one:
More info: festival website
Comments: I have wanted to go to this festival since I first heard about it. Maybe in '09. Anyone care to join me? LuAnna (talk) 16:12, May 10, 2008 (AKDT)
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Where: Winnipeg, Manitoba
When: July 10-13,2008
Who in the WWR library is performing:
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one:
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More info: Winnipeg Folk Festival website
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The Woody Guthrie Festival
Where: Okemah, Oklahoma
When: July 9-13, 2008
Who in the WWR library is performing: Judy Collins, Jimmy LaFave, Amy Speace, Joel Rafael, John Gorka, Bob Childers, Don Conoscenti, Sara Hickman, Sam Baker, Romi Mayes, David & Adam Amram, Red Dirt Rangers, Jon Vezner, Ronny Elliott, Nancy Apple, John Flynn with Sean Flynn, Rob McNurlin, Ellis Paul, Butch Hancock, Annie Guthrie, Tony Lee Thomas, Country Joe McDonald, Ramsay Midwood, Ali Harter, Mike Blackwell, Samantha Crain and the Midnight Shivers, Monica Taylor, Emily Kaitz, Happenstance, Emily Elbert, Broken Wing Routine, Kevin Welch, Audrey Auld, Radoslav Lorkovic, Anthony da Costa, Alexinder Gunn, Jimmy Davis, The Oklahoma Geniuses, Randy Crouch, Special Guest: Maxine Dempsey (aka Lefty Lou), Jamaica Rafael, Jack Hardy, David Massengill, John Fullbright
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one:
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one: TundraDawg, LuAnna
More info: Woody Guthrie Festival website
Comments: jjascob, Tundra Dawg and LuAnna attended this one in 2007. It's a good one!
Floydfest
Where: Floyd, Virginia
When: July 24-27, 2008
Who in the WWR library is performing:
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one:
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More info: festival website
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GrassRoots Festival
Where: Silk Hope, North Carolina and Trumansburg, New York
When: need 2008 dates here
Who in the WWR library is performing:
Spring in NC: April 17-20, 2008
Summer in NY: July 17-20, 2008
Autumn in NC:
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one:
Spring in NC:
Summer in NY: Jollyjim and Mrs. Jolly
Autumn in NC:
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one:
Spring in NC:
Summer in NY:
Autumn in NC:
More info: GrassRoots Festival
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Oregon Country Fair
Where: Veneta, Oregon
When: July 11-13, 2008
Who in the WWR library is performing:
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one: Onthebus I work at this fair on the recycle crew and am there for a full week. I have been attending for about 23 years and only missed 2 or 3. This is the most amazing volunteer hippy alternative craft renaissance, musical, magical event on the earth IMHO.
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one:
More info: Oregon Country Fair Website
Comments: There is the paying public and the volunteers. The volunteers number around 10,000 and there is the most amazing infrastructure that has been set up on-site. You will have a whole lot of fun if you are the paying public but the show ends each day at 7 p.m. and you will have to leave. Then the nighttime fun commences with the staff which is a whole other world entirely. It takes some networking to get on crew or get a staff pass. Usually you get a S.O. (Significant Other) with a crew pass. It's like having the golden ticket. Everyone wants in! Onthebus 10:04, March 3, 2007 (AKST)
Flint Folk Festival
Where: Kearsley Park, Flint, Michigan
When: Saturday, July 19 - Flint Folk Music Festival featuring the Yellow Room Gang and Four Shillings Short
Who in the WWR library is performing:
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one:
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More info: Flint Folk Festival Website
Comments: Never heard of this particular festival before, but it's way too close to home for me to miss! Cate 09:35, February 21, 2007 (AKST)
Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
Where: Lyons, Colorado
When: August15-17, 2008
Who in the WWR library is performing: Greg Brown, Patty Griffin, Todd Snider, Tim O'Brien, Stephen Kellogg & The Sixers, Great Lake Swimmers, Josh Ritter,Dar Williams and others.
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one: LuAnna
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one: Kelli
More info:Planet Bluegrass website
Comments: usually a decent lineup, great location, small enough festival to be very doable, good onsite camping.
Porcupine Mountains Music Festival
Where: Ski Hill and Chalet Area in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Ontonagon County located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
When: August 22, 23, 24 2008
Who in the WWR library is performing: Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Others to be announced.
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one:
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one: Cate
More info: Porkiesfest.com
Comments: Late summer in the porkies - black flies gone, mosquitos over, leaves turning - the very best time of year in one of the most scenic, beautiful and yes, remote locations in Michigan! Cate 07:40, May 10, 2007 (AKDT)
Mulberry Mountain Harvest Music Festival
Where: Ozark, Arkansas
When: September 11-13, 2008
Who is performing:
Walnut Valley Festival
Where: Winfield, Kansas
When: Sept. 17-21, 2008 always the third weekend in September
Who in the WWR library is performing: Small Potatoes, Stephen Bennett, John McCutcheon, Beppe Gambetta, Misty River, David Munnelly Band, Adam Miller and others!
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one: LuAnna TundraDawg
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one: Kelli
More info: Walnut Valley Festival website
Comments: huge. most of the 15,000 or so people are camped on site. Area motels are probably already booked. I have been going since the 70's. The weather can do anything that time of year.
Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival
Where: Guthrie, Oklahoma
When: October 2-4, 2008
Who is performing:
Wheatheads who are already sure that they will be at this one:
Wheatheads who might try to attend this one: LuAnna
More info: OIBF website
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