2011 Tentative Schedule of Events
(All Times are approximate, depending on number of competition entries and availability of performers)
NOTE: Check this schedule for changes as updates become available!
Thursday, August 4: 1pm-7pm: West end park gate open to admit vendors and campers Musician sign in/entry for individual competitions, single mic competition,
band scramble and song writer competition at HOST campsite
7pm: Campers, Musicians and Sponsors potluck supper in park pavilion.
Bring a dish to pass, your beverage and place setting.
8pm-?: Get to know your neighbor, campsite picking
Friday, August 5: 11am-6pm: West park gate open to admit campers
All Day: Musician sign in/entry for individual competitions, single mic competition, band
scramble and songwriter competition at host camper
4-5pm: Guitar flat-pickin workshop with Dave Keir in the gazebo, center of park
5-9pm: Food available at Briley Twp. park pavilion
provided by and proceeds to benefit: Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce
5-6pm: Single Mic Competition
6-7pm: Suppertime
7-8pm: Music performed by
TASTA GRASS
Admission by donation to help with festival expenses
8-9pm: Music performed by
GREENSTONE
Admission by donation to help with festival expenses
9-10pm: Music performed by
BIRCH ROAD STRING BAND
Admission by donation to help with festival expenses
Saturday, August 6: 8-11am: Pancake breakfast at park pavilion
provided by and proceeds to benefit: Briley Township
10am-12noon: Musician entry for individual competitions at host camper
(last chance before competitions)
11am-12noon: Flat pickin workshop with Dave Keir in the gazebo, center of park
12noon-9pm: Food available at park pavilion
provided by and proceeds to benefit: Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce
1pm: Banjo Contest
1:30pm: Fiddle Contest
2pm: Guitar Contest
2:30pm: Mandolin Contest
3:00pm: Band Scramble bands posted at host camper/band scramble practice
4-5pm: Band Scramble
5-6pm:Songwriter Contest
6-7pm: Bluegrass music by:
LETHA ALLEN AND THE BENDERS
Admission by donation to help with festival expenses
7pm: Contest winners announced, prizes awarded
8-10pm: Bluegrass music performed by:
THE DOUGLAS FAMILY Admission by donation to help with expenses.
Sunday, August 7: 10-11am: Gospel service by:
11:30am-1pm: Clean up, pack up the youngins, grab the women folk and hit the road til
next year.
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 park grounds clean and tidy. Thanks.
3. ALCOHOL IS NOT PROVIDED AT THE BLUEGRASS IN THE PARK FESTIVAL. Families with children are welcome and encouraged to attend. Those wishing to partake are asked to do so responsibly as not to offend. 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.
4. ABSOLUTELY NO GROUND FIRES!
5. WE ARE ALL HERE TO HAVE FUN. If any person becomes obnoxious they will be asked to leave and escorted out by the authorities if needed.
6. PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES AND NEVER LEFT UNATTENDED. Cleaning up after your pet it mandatory.
7. Showers are available for a nominal fee at A Win-Sands Hotel, just north in Atlanta.
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.
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.
Questions? Contact Luanne Bungard at 989-306-0400 or email: bluegrassinthepark@yahoo.com