Held the first full Friday through Sunday in August, rain or shine!
In 2009 that will be Aug. 7,8,9 and in 2010 it is Aug. 6,7,8

at Briley Township Park on the beautiful Thunder Bay River in Atlanta, Michigan

All Bluegrass musicians welcome!

No entry fee for spectators. A free will donation to the festival fund in the "big orange bucket" is accepted and appreciated to help with expenses. Bring your own lawn chair.

Vendors welcome. Advance reservations required for vendors, call Luanne at 989-306-0400 or email to bluegrassinthepark@yahoo.com for information. All vendor reservations and fee payments must be complete before July 1 or will not be accepted.

Individual competitions in banjo, fiddle, guitar and mondolin.  Cash prizes in individual competitions generously donated by Atlanta Veterinary Clinic,
First Choice Real Estate and Gordon Ferguson Construction: Adult 1st place $100., 2nd place $75.; Teen 1st place $50., 2nd place $25.; Youth 1st place $25., 2nd place $15.  To pre-register for individual competitions (recommended), mail copy of competition entry form with money order or certified check to:
Bluegrass in the Park, 11979 County Road 487, Atlanta MI 49709
Registration for competitions also available at festival (see posted times on schedule of events page). Registration at festival will be CASH ONLY.

PARKIN' LOT PICKIN ALL WEEKEND!

Open Jam Sessions on stage with all bluegrass musicians welcome!

Band Scramble

Songwriter Contest

Camping: Limited dry camping with electric: $40 for weekend. No electric: $20. for weekend. No refunds! Call Luanne at 989-306-0400 or email bluegrassinthepark@yahoo.com for reservations.  Reservations with payment must be complete before July 20.  Any sites unreserved after July 20 will be first come first served with no guarantee of availability. Absolutely no ground fires!

Hotels, restaurants and taverns within walking distance.  Clear Lake State Park 10 miles north on M33.

 Please Note: Bluegrass in the Park is a family event, therefore families with children are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Alcohol is not sold on the grounds and we respectfully request those who choose to partake do so responsibly as not to offend.

Please Help: This is a free festival and our income is generated from donations.  If you would like to donate to the festival fund to keep this family event going please send your donation to:
Bluegrass in the Park, 11979 County Road 487, Atlanta MI 49709.
THANK YOU!

For more information contact Luanne Bungard at 989-306-0400 or bluegrassinthepark@yahoo.com

Other Music Events in the Area:

Open Mic Night at Northwoods Coffee House in Atlanta, MI-second Wednesday of each month 7-9pm

Open Mic at Brush Creek Mill in Hillman, MI- third Friday of each month 7-10pm

NorEaster Music Festival-second weekend in June

Music night at Laura Applewoods Cafe in Atlanta-last friday of the month 7-9pm