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For the last 15 years, on the first full weekend
of August, there has been a wonderful gathering of bluegrassers in
the little coastal town of Clatskanie, Oregon. Well, this year it's
happening again and we would like to invite you join us at the
16th annual Clatskanie Bluegrass Festival!
A
tradition in the Northwest, the Clatskanie Bluegrass Festival is
founded, and grounded, on traditional bluegrass content. There are
many bluegrass festivals all over the United States, but this event
is so much more than that. It's a yearly gathering of friends and
family who get together each August to celebrate bluegrass music in
a family atmosphere. If you're wondering who the "family" is,
remember this: if you're a bluegrass picker or grinner, you're part
of the family. Not only will you get three days of great bluegrass
music here, you'll also be treated to a free breakfast each morning.
Pancakes, bacon and eggs are there for the taking. We gladly accept
donations to help defer the cost of the breakfast, but it's by no
means required. Clatskanie is a
wonderful, all American, small town located approximately 35 miles
east of Astoria, on Highway 30 in the beautifully green Coastal
Range Mountains near the Mighty Columbia River. We love this town,
and we are confident you will too. The festival is held at the
Clatskanie City Park
which is located at 300 NE Park Street. Directions are as follows:
From highway 30 (the lower Columbia River highway). Take Nehalem
Street northeast 0.2 miles to NE 5th street. Turn right (southeast).
Take entrance to park (Park ST) approximately 0.1 miles. There are a
very limited number of camping spaces outside the park itself,
however, there is plenty of room for camping inside the park on the
grass. There is electricity available on a limited basis. Camping
for the event is $60/unit (Wednesday - Sunday),
or $15/night if you need 2-4 days,
and there is an
additional charge of $25 if you use electricity. Entrance to the
interior of the park will be on Wednesday morning around 10 O'Clock.
On Thursday, as has become a Clatskanie tradition, there will be a
cornbread cooking contest chili/corn-on-the-cob feed, so don't
forget to bring your best cornbread recipe along to so if you can
beat out the competition. PLEASE
make plans on joining us for the 15th annual Clatskanie Bluegrass
Festival! |
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