IMMEDIATE: PRESS RELEASE: Bluegrass Time in the High Desert!
Contact: WICKENBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – (928) 684-5479
30th ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL & FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP
November 13, 14, 15, 2009 “OUT WICKENBURG WAY”
The 30th Annual Four Corner States Bluegrass Festival is sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce, and is one of the oldest bluegrass festivals in the Southwest.
You’ll find three days of activities, including continuous music by noted Bluegrass Bands. Featured bands to be announced will be entertaining all three days at the festival this year. Additionally, contestants will compete in thirteen categories for prizes and cash awards. Some of the categories bring Championship designation, such as Open Fiddle, Mandolin, Flat Pick Guitar and Banjo. The festival is held outdoors at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds, just ½ mile east of Highway 60/93 in Wickenburg. Limited reserved camping is arranged through the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce.
The festival opens on Friday to the public at 11:00 a.m., with entertainment starting at 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 7:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, and Entertainment from 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the Bluegrass Festival are: $12 adults, $10 senior citizens, $ 7 children; 3 day Passes are: $30, $27 and $18 at the gate.
The Bluegrass festival is located at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds, the festival location for the three days; you’ll find food & drink concessions, arts/crafts, and a designated Kids Zone. Organizers prohibit bringing in alcoholic beverages, food and coolers from the outside. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on while enjoying the music. General bleacher seating is available on grounds.
Call the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce at (928) 684-5479, for more information or view the Bluegrass Festival site on our website: www.wickenburgchamber.com
