LOWER LAKE — The fifth annual Old Time Bluegrass Festival will be held Sept. 11 at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park, 8853 Highway 53 in Lower Lake.
This annual event brings together local and regional musicians for performances on two stages, as well as a full schedule of musician workshops led by pros Jim Williams, Andy Skelton, Don Coffin and others throughout the day on such topics as banjo, fiddle, and flat-picking techniques for guitar. Attendees are encouraged to bring their instruments for workshops and informal jam sessions behind the ranch house.
The Old Time Bluegrass Festival will feature demonstrations and vendors selling old-time handmade crafts, Art-in-the-Barn, beer and wine gardens with Lake County wines, food, children”s activities, and workshops that make this event fun for the entire family.
Entertainment during the festival will be provided by John Reischman & The Jaybirds, Bill Evans & Megan Lynch, Pat Ickes & Bound To Ride, the Anderson Family Band, Fur Dixon & Steve Werner and Rita Hoskins.
Local favorites include the Konocti Fiddlers, the Clear Lake Clickers, the Cobb Stompers, Darrin Smith and 3 Deep. Period attire is welcomed.
The Old-Time Bluegrass Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., rain (under cover) or shine; gates open at 9:30 a.m. At the gate, tickets are $20; $15 in advance and available online. Children 12 and younger will be admitted free and must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information about the Old Time Bluegrass Festival, call 995-2658 or visit www.andersonmarsh.org.
