Thursday, July 8, 2010

Bainbridge Blue Grass Festival AND Indie Banditas Bazaar

Name of Event:   Bainbridge Bluegrass Festival & Indie Banditas Bazaar
Date:   Saturday July 24, 2010
Time:   12:00 Noon – 8:00 PM

Location: Battle Point Park
11299 Arrow Point Drive NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
 
Purpose:  This is a one-day family music festival, craft fair, and fundraiser for The Stephens House, a day program facility for developmentally disabled young adults.
 
Sponsorship: Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council (BIAHC) and The Hope House of Bainbridge Island
 
Activities:  All-day Bluegrass music plus the popular Indie Banditas Bizaar www.indiebanditas.com   featuring affordable handmade crafts, plus food vendors, children's games, information booths, and jam sessions.  Bring lawnchairs or a picnic blanket for the concert on the grass.
 
Bands:
 
12 Noon - 12:45 PM The Tallboys www.thetallboys.com
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Stay Tuned www.staytunedbluegrass.com
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM The Voetberg Family Band www.voetbergfamily.com
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM The Blackberry Bushes www.theblackberrybushesstringband.com
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM The Misty Mamas www.mistymamas.com
5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Nettle Honey www.myspace.com/nettlehoney
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Deadwood Revival www.deadwoodrevival.com
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM The Student Loan www.thestudentloanmusic.com
 
The Master of Ceremonies is Auntmama www.auntmama.com from KBCS Radio 91.3 FM.
 
The park also includes a walking trail, duck pond, and the popular KidsUp! Playground.
 
Transportation: Free shuttle service from the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal provided by Agate Pass Transportation.
 
Admission:  $7 - Individual, $15 - Family
 
Advanced tickets are available online and at Indie Banditas Bazaar, 130 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island.
 
 
Contact Information:
Norman Johnson, Event Coordinator
Music Community Resources www.musiccommunityresources.com
8563 NE Day Rd.
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-5485 or info@bainbridgebluegrassfestival.com
 
Photos attached ( All photos are courtesy of Sue Hylen).