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_JUNE 16-18, 2023 Camping Opens Monday June 12th at Noon CHELAN COUNTY EXPO CENTER 5700 Wescott Ave (FAIRGROUNDS) CASHMERE WASHINGTON LOTS OF CAMPING AVAILABLE FOR OUR BLUEGRASSERS |
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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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- 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) 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. CAMPGROUND FILLED WITH MUSIC. FOLKS, IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT! |
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CAMPING AVAILABLE
Sorry, No Reservations.
First Come, First Served Basis... Thank You
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CAMPGROUND OPENS
12:00 Noon MONDAY June 12th 2023
PLEASE, we ask you to observe the opening day & time.
Prep work must be done prior to opening. Thank You...
Late Night Arrivals: Please arrive before 9:30 pm.
This will help us guide you safely to your campsite.
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Electricity, Sewer & Water Hook-ups to most sites.
Restrooms and Shower Facilities are available for your convenience.
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Wi-Fi AVAILABLE
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
(Visa, Mastercard & Discover)
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HAVE CAMPING QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL
509 421-0494 or 509 548-1230
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Dogs in Campground Only. They MUST be on a leash.
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* PAVED ROADS NOW *
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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ENTRANCE INTO FESTIVAL, AND CAMPGROUND BY PAID ADMISSION ONLY. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT |
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| CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER FREE | |
| * WALK-IN-PRICES * | * RATE FOR CAMPERS * |
Single Day Pass $30 Per Person Friday or Saturday Multi-Day Pass $40 Per Person |
$20 Per Campsite Per Night *PLUS* Multi-Day Pass $40 Per Person |
| Sunday Gospel Show $15 Per Person Sunday - 10:00 am to Noon | |
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CAMPING AREA OPENS MONDAY JUNE 12th AT 12 NOON Please Note: Dogs in Campground Only. They MUST be on a leash. |
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NO DRUGS (Including Marijuana); NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR FIREARMS ALLOWED!
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| ~ SATURDAY JUNE 17th WORKSHOPS ~ |
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| EXCITING NEWS ON FOR TAYLOR'S CAMP The Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival Taylor Richards Scholarship was established in 2015 in memory of Taylor Richards. A link will be available soon for more information of this program. TAYLOR RICHARDS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION _ 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 Jake Monroe 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 youth over 12.
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Vendors & Services located on site for your convenience
The Bibby Booth (Italian Sausage & More) Chris & Beck’s Eat-A-Pita (Gyros) Bavarian Kettle Corn Sunny Day Dulcimers C.S. Magpies (Coffee & Italian Sodas & More) Moonshine – Organics (Jewelry, Bags, Hats & More) Elite Massage Professionals Andean Essence --- And More --- |
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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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CHELAN COUNTY EXPO CENTER 5700 WESCOTT CASHMERE, WA 98815 |
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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 WRBF Band Booking - WRBF EMAIL _ - Interested in Volunteering ? - Just drop us a line - volunteer organizer _ Taylor's Camp - Kid's Workshop Contact - |
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| Please, we invite you to take a minute and review our Contribute Page. You too can become an important part of our Bluegrass Community. 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 SINCERE THANKS TO THE WENATCHEE RIVER BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL'S SPONSORS FOR THEIR PAST SUPPORT |
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| Hill Meat Company WEB Catherine K. Boshaw Chelan County Commissioners WEB Washington's Playground WEB Michael & JoAnn Walker LifeLine Ambulance, Inc. WEB Steven Richards Nicolette Roberge Jerry Samples & Joyce Garrett Jim & Jan Delfel Richard Starr David & Robbin Starr 37 Cellars WEB Valley Tractor and Rentals WEB Cashmere Chamber of Commerce WEB Martin's Market Place WEB David Weber Malcolm & Carolyn Edwards Mike & Debbie Carey Richard & Wendy Edwards Jacquein Naue Jeanne Polk - Donations Made In Memoriam - In Memory of Roy Wakeman Diane McKenzie In Memory of Rebecca Greene Harriett & Frank Dechaine Chuck & Candace Egner In Memory of Diane Newell Bob Greene Dave Mallick & Marie Vecchio In Memory of Ted Jackson Chuck & Candace Egner Dave Mallick & Marie Vecchio In Memory of Mike Stone Cara & David Zemanek Dave Mallick & Marie Vecchio IN-KIND DONATIONS & SPECIAL THANKS: Karen Welch & Staff - Chelan County Expo Center MV Webworks & Graphics Kalionzes/McWhirter- Stage Design & Construction Blue Star Growers WEB Chalk Chic Mama WEB KSER FM Radio WEB; KBCS FM Radio WEB KCSYFM Radio WEB; KPBX FM Radio WEB KKRV FM Radio WEB; Northwest Public Radio WEB NCWLIFE Channel WEB NCW Media, Inc. WEB Wenatchee World WEB Tumwater Drilling Pennington Construction Mark Demaray Curb Appeal WEB Cashmere Mini Storage WEB City of Cashmere WEB The Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival Directors: Marie Vecchio, Chuck Egner, Bill Dobbins, Cindy Jackson, Peter Singleton, Bruce McWhirter, Will McSeveney, Jake Monroe Friends of the WRBF: Candace Egner, Heidi Samples Monroe, Frank & Harriett Dechaine, Linda Dobbins, Dave Mallick, Ben & Liz Dunham, Cliff & Joan Sittman, Tom Caudill Koreen Fields, Terry Jackson, Betty Lampinen Fields & Lampinen Parking Services The Eastern Division of Greene, Hodge, Mallahan, Stone, and Naue Oldenburg & Oldenburg of the Northern Territories And last but not least All Our Fantastic Volunteers ..................... Also let us not forget about the good folks who have also supported our concert series throughout the years: Sure to Rise Bakery - Cashmere IGA Martin's Market - Cashmere Lariat Coffee Roasters -Winthrop
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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
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