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The Black Hills Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Committee is proud to present an incredible line-up of talent for the festival in 2008! At present, this year's festival includes:
PHOTOS! from 2008 Festival - Click HERE |
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FESTIVAL HISTORY AND BLACK HILLS INFO The Black Hills Bluegrass Festival started in 1980, finding a permanent home at the Mystery Mountain Resort and Campground in 1995. That same year, the festival inaugurated a natural amphitheater nestled among the pines, south of Rapid City, South Dakota, which is located just 16 miles from Mt. Rushmore National Monument. Performers and patrons of this intimate festival in the hills regularly tell us it is one of their favorite festivals because of the friendly South Dakota people and beauty of the venue. Millions of visitors come to the Black Hills of South Dakota each year which offer everything you’d expect from a mountain vacation; five National Parks, scenic drives, waterfalls, abundant wildlife, acclaimed recreational trails, monumental pieces of art (Mr. Rushmore and Crazy Horse) as well as diverse cultural attractions including museums, art galleries, restaurants, music, theater and festivals. Check out www.visitrapidcity.com for more information on vacation planning and Black Hills info. FESTIVAL EVENTS Friday: The Annual Black Hills Bluegrass Festival opens with the popular First Night Performer’s Concert and Reception on Friday evening. Come out and get a taste of what's in store for the weekend and help us give a South Dakota warm welcome to the Bluegrass Performers! A "Friends of Bluegrass" reception follows, with an informal open jams start afterwards in the amphitheater area. Super Saturday: Starting at 8:45, Coffee and rolls will be available for purchase on the Concessions Deck during the workshops. Whether seasoned, novice, or budding musician, you'll want to take advantage of the opportunity to learn from the pros and hone music skills during the Black Hills Bluegrass Workshops hosted by Festival performers on Saturday morning from 9am-12pm. A Kids Bluegrass Workshop is held from 9-11:30am on the green—all ages and levels welcome. Workshops are free, but kids should bring their instruments and be accompanied by one adult ticket holder of the festival. Fiddler’s Three, spectacular local musicians, will teach kids how to make sounds of bluegrass. Workshop Participants will show off what they’ve learned right before lunch in front of the amphitheatre stage at 11:30am (parents--bring your cameras!) Lunch is served at the Concessions Deck starting at 11:30am. From Noon to 5pm, see "plein air" artists painting, quilters, instrument making demonstrations and a Children’s Tent with pinwheels, face painting, crafts and games. Saturday afternoon performances begin at 1:30pm at the Black Hills Bluegrass Amphitheater and continue until 5:30pm. The Annual Bluegrass Picnic starts at 6pm with a family-friendly menu and price ($8.50 per person for bbq chicken, potato salad, beans, roll, drink and cookie). Other menu items are available at great prices as well (hamburgers, bratwurst, chili dogs, hot dogs, nachos, chips and popcorn). The Saturday Night Main Stage Show at 7pm rounds out a spectacular day in the pines. This show is always full of high energy and great music. Afterwards, starting at 10:30, Open Jam Sessions (all levels of musicians welcome) and fellowship continue late into the night at three locations in the amphitheater area. Sunday: Make sure you plan to see the awe-inspiring Sunday Gospel Music Show in the unmatched beauty of the Black Hills forest from 10:00-12:00 at the Black Hills Bluegrass Amphitheater. This is a must-see performance in the cathedral of pines, (no admission, free-will offering). Festival Tips: Bring your energy, love of music and spirit of bluegrass, but leave alcohol, drugs, fireworks, dogs and coolers outside as they are prohibited. Bring hats, lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen, bug spray, cameras and cash for concessions, t-shirts, hoodies, CD’s and raffle tickets during the festival. Bring your family, friends and neighbor during our spectacular Black Hills Bluegrass Festival!
Festival Camping: Mystery
Mountain Resort is located 9 miles south of Rapid City on Hwy 16
next to Bear Country USA. For reservations at the campground, call
1-800-658-2267 or visit their website at
www.mysterymountain.us
information@blackhillsresorts.com For additional ideas on where to stay visit
www.visitrapidcity.com
and click on Where To Stay. |
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2008 T-Shirt Design Contest Winner!  Nathan Holman of Sioux Falls |
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Help bring quality bluegrass and acoustic music to the Black Hills! Print out this form and mail it in to join "Friends of Bluegrass and Acoustic Music" |
The
Festival is coordinated by the Bluegrass Committee of the Rapid City
Arts Council, with support from many sponsors and a network of
volunteers. If you would like to serve on the Bluegrass Committee
or offer volunteer support for the festival, please e-mail us at
contact@thedahl.org, or call (605) 394-4101 and leave a message for
the Bluegrass Chair, Carol McConnell. |
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