2010 Activities


Last years activities included:

  • Music: Act of Congress, New Grass Troubadours, The Bluegrass Soul Pickers, Sweetwater Road, Over the Hillbillies Bluegrass Band and other well-known, member bands of the Alabama Bluegrass Association which are popular among multiple demographics and are family friendly. Newgrass, gospel, and traditional styles will be featured.

  • A "Bring your own instrument Jam Session led by Glenn Tolbert, flat-picking guitar legend.

  • Kids' Zone: Inflatable's, children's activities, and other favorites will be offered.

  • Demonstration: An education and demonstration area featuring furniture making, pottery making, quilting, bluegrass instrument workshops, and gardening and bring your own instrument jam sessions led by professional musicians.

  • Education: An education area featuring drug and alcohol prevention including sessions for youth, adults, and employees, sessions for parents and expositions by law enforcement agencies.

  • Food: Great BBQ and other summertime food and refreshments.

  • Tickets: Ease of ticket purchases through Ticketmaster or Fretted Instruments in Homewood.

  • Art: More than 40 artists will have their original artwork for sale. Additionally, artists and sponsors have created a one-of-a-kind chairs for our "Chair-ity" silent auction.