2nd Annual Giles Fiddler Convention
Venue: Whitt-Riverbend Park, Pearisburg
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 9:00 AM - TBD
Event Types: Music, Food, Miscellaneous, Family Friendly
Cost:
Primitive Tent Camping, Entry and Parking: $15.00 On Site Parking & Entry: $10.00

Description:
Join us for a weekend of Bluegrass and Old Time music on the majestic New River at the Whitt Riverbend Park in Pearisburg, Virginia brought to you by Half Acre Promotions, the Town of Pearisburg and Giles County Tourism.

Working closely with the Town of Pearisburg and Giles County Tourism on the convention, we anticipate a positive weekend focused of family entertainment with music, canoeing, and primitive camping. The beautiful 30 acre Whitt-Riverbend Park on the New River will be transformed into a community event with bluegrass and old time competitions, activities for kids, and fun on the river for all ages.

Irish in the NRV will be set up all day Saturday with interactive workshops and several dance workshops throughout the day.

Canoe tours, both short jaunts for the inexperienced and long tours for river veterans, will be available from our friends at Tangent Outfitters.

Musicians! We will be offering $3000 in cash prize money, complete with all the traditional old time and bluegrass categories AND we will also offer one non-traditional band category. Youth competitions and dance contests will also be available at the convention.

Registration is open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Saturday. And if you compete, you will be reimbursed your entry fee!

Half Acre Promotions is a local cooperative booking partnership focused on showcasing and preserving the Appalachian music heritage of Southwestern Virginia. We have hosted several successful music events, including three seasons of bluegrass and old time music at the Newport Jamboree.

For more information, visit: http://www.halfacrepromo.com/index.php

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