Clean up the camper, dust off the lawn chairs --because 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 Sixth 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 and craft show will be back, as will the kids' activities, and "cow plop" contest. Also, Dan Schall will be back on Sunday morning, providing his musical ministry that features bluegrass and country gospel favorites.

+ Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper (IBMA award winners are back!)
+ The Jeanette Williams Band (Incredible singer from Virginia returns -- for both days!)
+ Bill Yates & The Country Gentlemen Tribute Band (Bluegrass legend!)
+ Mountain Therapy (You asked for them -- they're back)
+ Blue Shades (Crowd pleasing local favorites return)
+ Poverty Hollow (Hot new band that's quickly making a name for itself)
+ Hidden Drive (Great regional band makes their first appearance)
+ New Generation (A look at bluegrass music's future -- today)

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.

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 was 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 helped 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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