WELCOME TO THE RACCOON COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL WEBSITE.
http://www.facebook.com/raccooncountymusic
2011 FESTIVAL IS ON AUGUST 13TH!
Check out these pictures from the 2008 festival.
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Thanks for visiting. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see a Schedule of Events for the festival! Check out the Performers pages for bands and events from previous years.
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FESTIVAL MISSION: To showcase performers of traditional folk music common to America, including old-time, bluegrass, Cajun, Irish, blues, and more and to bring together the essential supporters of American roots music in a historic beautiful setting.
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SPONSORS: This event is sponsored by Geauga County Historical Society, Kent State University at Geauga, Burton Public Library, Roadhouse Music, The Beachland Ballroom, and 89.7 WKSU.
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DATE: SATURDAY August 13, 2011
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TIME: 12 noon - 8:00 pm
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LOCATION:
GEAUGA HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S
CENTURY VILLAGE MUSEUM
14653 East Park Street
Burton, OH 44021
(South end of Burton Square)
(Rt. 168 & Rt. 87)
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EVENT DETAILS: Local and regional musicians will perform traditional folk music common to America in a continuous series of concerts throughout the day on one main stage beginning at noon. Workshops/performances will take place in the old church. There will be a square dance to end the festivities. Everybody is welcome to dance - no experience necessary. All dances will be taught on the spot. The dance will run from approximately 6:30 pm until 7:30 pm. In addition to excellent music and historical exhibits, there will be activities for children. Food, refreshments, CDs from the performers, and festival t-shirts will be available for purchase. And as always, musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments. Spontaneous jamming is strongly encouraged. Admission is $10 for 12 and over, $4 for children 6-11 years old, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets will be available at the gate on the day of the festival. Bring lawn chairs and blankets! If it rains, the event will take place inside, so don’t let any wet weather scare you away!
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2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Main Stage
12 pm: Joe Rollin Porter- folk guitar & guitar wizardry
1 pm: Gordon Keller & The Rubes - new old-time inspired songwriting
2 pm: The Waxwings Stringband - old-time & early-country
www.facebook.com/thewaxwingsstringband
3 pm: The Chardon Polka Band - traditional polka
4 pm: The Little Brothers - deep south early-blues
5 pm: The Dust Busters - old-time
www.thedustbusters.blogspot.com
Square Dance - 6:30pm: Carrying on the yearly tradition, Lynn Frederick will call a square dance to end the day. Music by the Maple Hill Rounders.
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Workshops: held in the old church
- 12 pm: Anthony Papaleo & Zach Smolko
- 2 pm: Joe LaRose & Lynn Frederick - old-time & blues styles
- 3 pm: Doug Unger w/ Howard & Judy Sacks & Mark Ward - banjo workshop
- 4 pm: Sacred Harp - Shape Note Singing
Children's Activities: Games, kite flying, and more starting around 2 pm
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Food:
- Century Village Food Stand - dogs, burgers, fries, etc.
- Two Peas in a Pod - They're back! Veggies wraps & more!
SPECIAL EVENTS SUPPORTING THE FESTIVAL!!!
Friday August 12, 2011 - 7pm - Concert at Burton Public Library promoting the festival and ....
New Harmonies: A Celebration of America's Roots Music - an exhibit showing at Kent State University at Geauga from Aug. 10 through Sept. 2
Art: Some says it's worth it to go to the festival just to buy the t-shirt! Each year the festival t-shirt is designed by a talented local artist. This year's featured artist is India Keller from Burton, OH. See Jeremy Wohlken's medicine show t-shirt design from last year below. These flew off the shelf! Looking forward to seeing India's design this year!
