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JUNE 16-18, 2017 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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~ FIFTEEN YEARS OF GREAT BLUEGRASS ~ 2017 PERFORMERS ARE _
BALSAM RANGE
KENNY & AMANDA SMITH BAND
CEDAR HILL
DOWNTOWN MOUNTAIN BOYS
NORTH COUNTRY
_ Don't Forget Our 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) 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)
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CAMPGROUND OPENS
12:00 Noon MONDAY June 12th 2017
PLEASE, we ask you to observe the opening day & time.
Prep work must be done prior to opening. Thank You...
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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
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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* 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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NEED TO RENT AN RV?
CALL FREEDOM RV RENTALS 509 421-1660
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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, AND CAMPGROUND BY PAID ADMISSION ONLY. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT |
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| * WALK-IN-PRICES * | * RATE FOR CAMPERS * |
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 $30 Per Person Children 12 and under FREE |
| CAMPING GUIDELINES | |
CAMPING AREA OPENS MONDAY JUNE 12 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 17th WORKSHOPS ~ SCHEDULE & LOCATION |
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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 PROGRAM & 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 Sausages & More) - Food
Chris & Beck's Gyro - Food
Pony Espresso - Coffee, Other Yummy Beverages & Ice Cream
Bavarian Kettle Corn - And Bavarian Pretzels
Nechville Musical Products - Banjos
Sunny Day Dulcimers
Lularoe - Vintage Clothing
FauxyFurr Vintage - Vintage Boots & Other Leather Goods
Music Caravan - Musical Accessories & Instruments
* 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) * TRAILERS & RV'S * DO NOT FOLLOW GPS DIRECTIONS TAKING THE GOODWIN EXIT |
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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 OUR 2017 FESTIVAL |
| 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 Community Foundation of North Central Washington WEB Steven Richards & Karen Elliot Mark Kemp & Nicolette Roberge Diane McKenzie (In Memory of Roy Wakeman) Cashmere Chamber of Commerce WEB City of Cashmere WEB Stevens Pass WEB Michael McGill The Benevity Community Impact Fund Jim & Jan Delfel Richard Starr Bill & Linda Dobbins Greg White YourCause Corporate Employee Giving Program 37 Cellars WEB Lynn & Colleen Giroir John & Trisha Tubbs Cashmere Valley Bank Carl & Sharon Van Doren Dr. Rachelle Herdman WEB Freedom RV Rentals WEB Martin's Marketplace WEB Bob Greene (In Memory of Dian Newell) Dave Mallick & Marie Vecchio (In Memory of Dian Newell) Dick Parkhill Christopher & Lisa Powell DONATIONS IN MEMORY OF OUR DEAR FRIEND HANK LANGEMAN Frank & Harriett Dechaine Della & Lisa Myers Chuck & Candace Egner Janice Countryman & Bill Losvar Joyce Fikkan Dann & Jincey Jergenson Patricia McDonald Steve & Jill Gustafson David & Linda Ebberson Dorothy Harris & Chris Jacobson Craig & Virginia Kellogg Scott & Marna Kellams IN-KIND DONATIONS & SPECIAL THANKS: Karen Welch & Staff - Chelan County Expo Center MV Webworks & Graphics Jack Kalionzes- Stage Design & Construction Blue Star Growers Icicle Creek Center for the Arts Chalk Chic Mama KSER FM Radio; KBCS FM Radio KOHO FM Radio Cherry Creek Radio NCWLIFE Channel WEB KCSY FM Radio; KPBX FM Radio KKRV FM Radio Northwest Public Radio NCW Media, Inc. Wenatchee World Nickel Ads Tumwater Drilling Wilbur-Ellis - Cashmere __The Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival Directors: Marie Vecchio, Chuck Egner, Tom Caudill, Cindy Jackson, Peter Singleton, Bill Dobbins, Bruce McWhirter, Ben Dunham Friends of the WRBF: Joan Sittman, Candace Egner, Frank & Harriett Dechaine, Heidi Samples Monroe, Cliff Sittman, Dave Mallick, Bill & Carrie Mitchell, Judy Donovan, John Meriwether, Linda Dobbins 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 Sure to Rise Bakery - Cashmere IGA Martin's Market - Cashmere Lariat Coffee Roasters -Winthrop Thank You Teri Weedman, Manager of Cashmere Riverside Center Home of Cashmere Community Concerts
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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