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Showing posts with label NC State Bluegrass festival. Show all posts

Monday, August 10, 2015

NC State Annual Blue grass Festival this Weekend in Marian NC

August 13 - 15, 2015 41st Annual NC State Bluegrass Festival Featuring dozens of bluegrass musicians.. Tickets are available at the gate or in advance by calling 706-864-7203. The event is held "rain or shine" with performances under covered pavilion.

The cafe will be serving breakfast and lunch, with hot food and other concessions also available. Bring your lawn chairs - no alcohol, smoking or pets in the performance area.

Monday, August 12, 2013

NC Bluegrass Festival this Weekend

August 15-17 39th Annual NC State Bluegrass Festival Featuring Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, The Primitive Quartet, Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-press, Rye Holler Boys, The Troubadours and dozens more.

Tickets are available at the gate or in advance by calling 706-864-7203. The

event is held "rain or shine" with performances under covered pavilion. The cafe will be serving breakfast and lunch, with hot food and other concessions also available. Bring your lawn chairs - no alcohol, smoking or pets in the performance area.

The Festival is held at Tom Johnson's Camping Center, 1885 US 70 West in Marion NC. Get a link for the NC Bluegrass Festival and other local events and visitor information on the Marion NC Guide.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

NC State Bluegrass Festival in Marion

August 16-18 38th Annual NC State Bluegrass Festival Featuring Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, The Primitive Quartet, Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-press, Rye Holler Boys, The Troubadours and dozens more.

Tickets are available at the gate or in advance by calling 706-864-7203. The event is held "rain or shine" with performances under covered pavilion. The cafe will be serving breakfast and lunch, with hot food and other concessions also available. Bring your lawn chairs - no alcohol, smoking or pets in the performance area.

Get a link for the NC State Bluegrass Festival and other local events on the Marion NC Visitor Guide

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