Regional music lovers are arriving at the Upper West
Fork Bluegrass Fest, with County Line Country and Bill
Tripplett & Big Otter Bluegrass kicking off the event
Bluegrass and mountain music rang across the West Fork Valley hills Thursday night with the opening of the Upper West Fork Park's annual Bluegrass Festival at Chloe.
Bluegrass enthusiasts, many of them coming with their campers, arrived for the three-day festival.
The festival will continue with a full line-up of performers through Saturday night.
Keeping cool and dancing the night away
Area musicians will perform at festival
Admission fee is $5 for ages 6 and up.
Children 5 and under are admitted free.
There are camper hook-ups on a first come-first served basis, with restrooms and showers available, the fee is $8 per day.
Pets must be leashed, no alcohol or drugs on property. Bring your own lawn chair and enjoy the festival.
Friday, May 28
6-6:45 - Paul Cottrell & High Mountain Bluegrass
7-7:45 - From The Heart
8-8:45 - Big Possum Grin
9-9:45 - Ted & Shirley Jackson
10-10:45 - The Round Ups
11-11:45 - Flashback
Midnight-12:45 - Bill Tripplett & Big Otter Bluegrass
Saturday, May 29
11-11:45 a.m. - Bill Tripplett & Big Otter Bluegrass
Noon - 12:45 p.m. - Appalachian String Band
1-1:45 - The Round Ups
2-2:45 - Calhoun Country
3-3:45 - From The Heart
4-4:45 - Ted & Shirley Jackson
5-5:45 - Paul Cottrell & High Mountain Bluegrass
6-6:45 - Bill Tripplett & Big Otter Bluegrass
7-7:45 - Big Possum Grin
8-8:45 - Ted & Shirley Jackson
9-9:45 - Paul Cottrell & High Mountain Bluegrass
10-10:45 - The Round Ups
11-11:45 - Appalachian String Band
Midnight-12:45 - Flashback
Youngin's took a turn on the dance floor
Directions: From I-79 turn north on St. Rt. 16, 10 miles, park is on left. From Rt. 33/119 Arnoldsburg, turn south Rt. 16, 10 miles, park is on right. Plenty of free parking.
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