Held the first full Friday through Sunday in August, rain or shine!
August 6,7,8 2010

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 must be complete before July 1 or will not be accepted.

Individual competitions in banjo, fiddle, guitar and mandolin.  Cash prizes in individual competitions 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 Session on stage with all bluegrass musicians welcome!

Band Scramble

Songwriter Contest

Flat-picking workshop

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 its survival is dependent on its ability to be self supporting.  If you would like to donate to the festival fund to keep this family event continuing please send your donation in any amount 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

UTube videos: Bluegrass in the Park Atlanta MI

Other Music Events in the Area:

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

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