We're counting down the final weeks -- it's almost time for the Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival! It'll be hard to top last year's festival, as the weather was great, the bands were amazing, the music workshops were full, and the crowd was the biggest we've seen so far. But from all indications, our 10th Annual will be the best one yet. (We've even scheduled perfect weather once again.)

We're now putting the final touches on everything. Last year's dinners were a rousing success, but we're tweaking the menus and adding some new items to provide an even bigger and better variety of great food. The music workshops will be back, as will the chainsaw wood carver, kids' activities, and "cow plop" contest.

Again this year we're offering special Saturday evening pricing and special deals on local accommodations. Please see the Details page.

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+ Larry Stephenson Band- Award-winning artist and band from Virginia!
+ Bill Emerson & Sweet Dixie- Banjo legend and hot band return!
+ Jeanette Williams Band- One of our favorites is back. What a voice!
+ Bluegrass Mountaineers - Fine traditional band from Ohio, back again!
+ Mountain Therapy - Good to have this solid band back with us -- for two days!
+ Allegheny Drifters - Great vocals and pickin' from these local favorites!
+ Lonesome Heart - Entertaining band from West Virginia, making their debut with us!

Our ol' buddy John Trout from WYEP-FM's "Traditional Ties" show and Ligonier's Jeff Bell will once again serve as emcees, both keeping the show on schedule and adding that "certain something" to the festivities. (Whatever that may be.) First class sound will be provided by Don, Ginger, and Steve of Soaring Eagle Productions, Bedford, PA. (We get tons of compliments on the great sound from both the fans and performers.)

Just a reminder... the festival benefits the Ligonier Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station #44. Their hard work, coupled with your support for them and the music, makes this a "win-win" for everybody. They deeply appreciate your attendance and your spreading the word about the festival.

The goal all along is to make this an affordable, wholesome, family festival that features the best in bluegrass music. Please explore the rest of this Web site for more info, schedules, directions, etc., and check back for the latest updates. Also, please support our sponsors who help make this possible.

If you'd like to provide feedback about the festival or contact the organizers:

Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival
1012 Harvey Road
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-8646

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