MBOTMA calendar of events

see also
mbotma supported events
mbotma jam sessions

The following events are presented by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA) and made possible in part by a grant provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Thursday through Sunday, August 7th to 10th 2008, Richmond MN: 29th annual Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival, El Rancho Mañana Campground & Riding Stable (27302B Ranch Rd 56368, 20 mi W of St Cloud, I-94 exit #153 at Avon, 9 mi S on Cty 9, L on Mañana Rd). Four-day outdoor music and camping festival with stage shows, dances, workshops, showcases, children's shows, demonstrations, crafts, and good food in five stage areas. Nominated 2005 & 2007 IBMA Event of the Year. Grasstowne, Cadillac Sky, Mike Seeger, Balfa Tujours, Michael Cleveland & The Flamekeeper Band, The Dirk Powell Band, The Stairwell Sisters, Monroe Crossing, and more TBA. Mainstage showtimes are 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM Thursday, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM Friday, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM Saturday, and 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday. For information 800-635-3037 or MinnesotaBluegrass.org. Presented by the Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).

Friday & Saturday August 29 & 30 2008, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, St Paul MN: Minnesota Flatpicking Guitar & Duet Championships, Heritage Stage of the Minnesota State Fair. The best and brightest flatpicking guitarists and performing duos of Minnesota compete for a variety of prizes in several categories to be awarded by a panel of respected Minnesota music professionals. Duet competition on Friday and Flatpicking Championships on Saturday. $2000 in total prize money. $25 registration fee for either guitar or duet categories. For more information or to register as a contestant 800-635-3037 or www.MinnesotaBluegrass.org.

Friday through Sunday November 21 - 23, 2008, St Louis Park MN: The Harvest Jamboree, Marriott Minneapolis West Hotel (9960 Wayzata Blvd). This third annual event will feature stage shows both nights with The John Cowan Band on Saturday. Plus the Race For A Place Band Contest on Saturday followed by a banquet dinner, Kip's Live Open Mic in Kip's Irish Pub throughout the weekend, a "business of bands" workshop program, musical exhibitors, a new Sunday morning gospel show, and lots of jam sessions. For more information 800-635-3037 or www.MinnesotaBluegrass.org. To book lodging contact the Marriott at 952-544-4400 and ask for the special Minnesota Bluegrass rate. Presented by the Minnesota Bluegass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA).