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JUNE 19-21, 2015 CHELAN COUNTY EXPO CENTER 5700 Wescott Ave (FAIRGROUNDS) CASHMERE WASHINGTON |
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| ORGANIZED BY CASHMERE COMMUNITY CONCERTS THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF EARLY STYLE ACOUSTIC MUSIC |
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| _ ~ HEADLINE PERFORMERS FOR OUR ~ THIRTEENTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL _ IBMA AWARD WINNERS RUSSELL MOORE & IIIRDTYME OUT WEB
_ WAYNE TAYLOR AND APPALOOSA WEB
_ THE CHAPMANS WEB
_ JEFF SCROGGINS AND COLORADO WEB_
_ PRAIRIE FLYER
_ Sunday Morning Gospel Show Featuring Three Mighty Fine Bands
_ SOUND BY DAN MORTENSON EMCEE - JIM DELFEL STAGE MANAGER & ASSISTANT EMCEE - PETE GOODALL _ The above shows take place inside the Pavilion. Plenty of seating available, no need for additional chairs. |
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- Philosophy of the Our Festival -
We are inviting pickers of all ages to an exciting weekend of bluegrass at its best. We believe that means lots of nice folks coming together to share their music and their stories, seeing old friends and making new ones. A weekend where the music never stops...and we don't mean just on stage!
We think bluegrass at its best means celebrating and encouraging the talents of young musicians as well as the old timers. By doing so, we are assuring the future of acoustic roots music in America and our festival seeks to nurture that tradition.
It's all about the music folks. The preservation of this body of music; its traditions and values as well as many instruments long forgotten.
Join us then, and see what comes of it. You never know, there may be a Bluegrass musician hidden in you some where..... |
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ADULT INSTRUMENT WORKSHOPS, KIDS INSTRUMENT WORKSHOPS (TAYLOR'S CAMP) OLD TIME MUSIC- "FIDDLE TUNE AFTERNOON", SLOW JAM, BAND SCRAMBLE, MEET & GREET LUAU/POTLUCK (SOME OF THESE EVENTS TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS) MAIN ACTS WILL PERFORM INDOORS AT THE PAVILION STAGE. FOOD AND MERCHANDISE VENDORS ON SITE. |
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CAMPING AVAILABLE
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CAMPGROUND OPENS
12:00 Noon Monday June 15th
Electricity, Sewer & Water Hook-ups to most sites.
Restrooms and Shower Facilities are available
for your convenience.
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Wi-Fi
Available
Thank You Local Tel & Expo Center
CREDIT CARDS (VISA & MASTERCARD)
ACCEPTED AT CAMPING ENTRY GATES
Please Note:
Dogs in Campground Only. They MUST be on a leash.
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* 2015 UPDATE- PAVED ROADS *
Our thanks to The Chelan County Expo Center
and the Chelan County Commissioners
for such a wonderful site to hold our Festival...
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~ ADMISSION PRICES ~ No advance ticket sales, pay upon entering. No reserved camping. |
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MASTERCARD & VISA CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED AT ALL ENTRY GATES INCLUDING THE CAMPING AREA |
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CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE! |
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ENTRANCE INTO FESTIVAL, FAIRGROUND AND CAMPGROUND BY PAID ADMISSION ONLY. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT |
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Day Pass $25 Per Person Friday or Saturday $10 Per Person Sunday 10:00 am to Noon Weekend Pass (Fri. Sat. & Sun.) $30 Per Person |
$20 Per Campsite Per Night *PLUS* Admission Festival Camping Admission $30 Per Person Children 12 and under FREE |
CAMPING AREA OPENS MONDAY JUNE 15 AT 12 NOON Please Note: Dogs in Campground Only. They MUST be on a leash. |
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No drugs, alcoholic beverages or firearms allowed.
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~ EVENT SCHEDULE ~ |
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| ~ SATURDAY JUNE 20th WORKSHOPS ~ SCHEDULE & LOCATION |
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| EXCITING NEWS ON THE TAYLOR'S CAMP FRONT!
The Board of Directors for the Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival (WRBF) is pleased to announce the newly created Taylor Richards Scholarship. Follow the link to the announcement page and application form. TAYLOR'S CAMP SCHOLARSHIP _ OUR YOUTH PROGRAM IS NAMED "TAYLOR'S CAMP" IN HONOR OF THIS FINE GENTLEMAN _ Taylor Richards was a young man who epitomized our vision for developing an instructional camp to nurture an appreciation of American roots music in the next generation. From the day Taylor walked into a little music store in Leavenworth Washington with his dad Steve, with a little interest in music but not much thought of Bluegrass, until he played on our stage in the guitar flat-picking contest 5 years later, a transformation took place. Every summer he would come out from his home in Georgia to see his dad and they would attend the Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival. With every festival he would get better and better; gleaning information, techniques and style from everyone he could play with. Soaking up everything he could hold. He and his dad found a common ground that cemented them together, no matter how far apart they were the rest of the year. He grew into a man we were all so proud to know, with his quick wit, gentle heart, gracious manners and a smile that could calm the most hectic moment. Taylor wanted to continue his family's tradition of military service and was killed in combat serving his country as a Lance Corporal Marine in Afghanistan on June 26th, 2010. We, the Board of Directors of the Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival, wanted to honor Taylor 's memory and his love of Bluegrass music by naming our school “ Taylor 's Camp”. We know we couldn't ask for a better guardian angel for our “kids”. _
Taylor Richards at the 2006 WRBF
_ Taylor’s Camp is a two day music workshop to kids under 18 years of age regardless of musical ability. Led by Martin Stevens and Friends, Taylor’s Camp culminates with an onstage showcase opportunity. Participants work with top notch, inspiring bluegrass musicians who give them something new and exciting to take away from their experience. Link for more info - TAYLOR'S CAMP * Please Note - This workshop is free for all kids 12 and under. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Festival admission fees apply to all guardians.
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_Vendors & Services located on site for your convenience
Original Italian Sausage Sandwich - Food
Arndt's Concession - Food
Pony Espresso - Fine Coffee, Smooties & Ice Cream
Bavarian Kettle Corn - And Bavarian Pretzels
Papa Z's - Mini Doughnuts
Nechville Musical Products - Banjos
Sunny Day Dulcimers -by John Ellis
Additional Vendors To Be Added
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JOIN US IN CELEBRATING THE FUTURE OF BLUEGRASS!! |
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Directions - and Wenatchee. Look for signs in Cashmere directing you to the Chelan County Expo Center - Fairgrounds. (Westcott off Sunset) |
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Camping Information - or Email Marie Camping Guidelines- Click Here - Band Booking Information - For Band Bookings, Please send information to: Cashmere Community Concerts & WRBF PO Box 484 Cashmere, WA 98815 _ - Interested in Volunteering ? - Just drop us a line - volunteer organizer _ Taylor's Camp - Kid's Workshop Contact - |
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| As the festival start date edges closer and closer, the WRBF Board would like to invite all of you to take a look at our new Our rich tradition of providing excellent bluegrass entertainment while keeping prices reasonable are due in large part to our wonderful sponsors and to you, our individual contributors. We thank all of you who have so generously donated in the past and hope that many of you will be able to continue doing so now and in the future. |
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OUR PROUD WENATCHEE RIVER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL SPONSORS FOR 2015 |
| THEIR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED |
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| Mike & JoAnn Walker Hill Meat Company WEB Catherine Boshaw Chelan County Commissioners WEB Washington's Playground WEB Valley Tractor and Rentals WEB LifeLine Ambulance, Inc. WEB John & Wendy Top Diane McKenzie (In memory of Roy Wakeman) Michael McGill Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Cashmere Chamber of Commerce WEB Jerry Samples & Joyce Garrett Steven Richards Karen Elliot Stevens Pass WEB Jim & Jan Delfel Mark Kemp & Nicolette Roberge Jeffers, Danielson, Sonn, Aylward, PS WEB Cliff & Kay Lewis 37 Cellars WEB Carl & Sharon Van Doren Richard Starr Jerry Winters, DVM - Countryside Veterinary Clinic WEB Lynn & Colleen Giroir Wenatchee Valley Medical Center WEB Hank & Jean Langeman John & Trisha Tubbs Crunch Pak WEB IGA Martin's Market WEB Cashmere Veterinary Clinic WEB Cashmere Valley Bank WEB Sally Van Dusen Dick Parkhill Bob Greene (In Memory of Dian Newell) Nancy Mallahan & Geoff Hodge (In Memory of Dian Newell) Dave Mallick & Marie Vecchio (In Memory of Dian Newell) Cashmere Cottage Yarn IN-KIND DONATIONS & SPECIAL THANKS: Karen Welch & Staff - Chelan County Expo Center MV Webworks & Graphics Jack Kalionzes- Stage Design & Construction Blue Star Growers Wenatchee World NCW Media, Inc. Nickel Ads Cherry Creek Radio KOHO FM Radio KKRV FM Radio KSER FM Radio; KPBX FM Radio KCSY FM Radio; KBCS FM Radio Northwest Public Radio Tumwater Drilling __The Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival Directors: Marie Vecchio, Chuck Egner, Frank Dechaine Joanie Sittman, Tom Caudill, Cindy Jackson, John Meriwether, Peter Singleton & Bill Dobbins Friends of the WRBF: Candace Egner, Harriett Dechaine, Dave Mallick, Cliff Sittman, Bill & Carrie Mitchell, Judy Donovan, Heidi Samples Monroe, Gary & Jackie Fausset, Jerry Samples & Joyce Garrett Bender & Fields Parking Services The Eastern Division of Stone, Hodge, Mallahan, and Greene, Oldenburg & Oldenburg of the Northern Territories And last but not least Our Fantastic Volunteers ..................... Also let us not forget about the good folks who have also supported our concert series throughout the year at the Cashmere Riverside Center WEB Sure to Rise Bakery - Cashmere IGA Martin's Market - Cashmere Lariat Coffee Roasters -Winthrop Special Thanks to Teri Weedman for keeping the music alive.
THANK YOU ALL!! |
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- Area Tourism Information - _ Visit Chelan County - Washington's Playground _ Leavenworth Chamber Of Commerce _ Lake Chelan Chamber Of Commerce __ Peaks of the Enchantments in Background
On the Banks of the Wenatchee River |
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