Jan 12: Saturday Night Country Music Show. Evangel United Methodist
(EUM) Church, 227 Pennsylvania Ave., Holton, KS. Tonight: Gary Bell and Country
with special guests.
Dinner at 6 p.m.,bands from 7-9 p.m. Free will offering.
First a list of some regular jams around the state. Before you drive any long distance to one, please call ahead. We all try to stick to a schedule but things change. If you have one to list, please contact us.
We've listed several events on this page, but some other sources are:
Here are a few events in Kansas and surrounding area. We cannot guarantee or be responsible for the type of shows or festivals listed. If in doubt, please contact the promoter. If you have an event you'd like to list, contact us. If you want to see who did what in the past, check out our Calendar Archive.
Jan 12: Saturday Night Country Music Show. Evangel United Methodist
(EUM) Church, 227 Pennsylvania Ave., Holton, KS. Tonight: Gary Bell and Country
with special guests.
Dinner at 6 p.m.,bands from 7-9 p.m. Free will offering.
February 1-2: Free State Music Festival, Lawrence,KS
With the likes of IIIrd Tyme Out, the Freight Hoppers, the Midday Ramblers,
Loose Gravel and others.
Band contest Friday afternoon with a $500 prize and a slot
on the show. Order tickets by calling (816)804-5485 or (913)269-7886, or visit them at
http://www.praterfamilymusicshow.com
or
http://home.swbell.net/rosekoco/
February 7 (Thu): Fox Showcase Dara & The Porch Dogs. Celtic Fox,
116 SW 8th, Topeka. 7-9 p.m. Check their calendar at
http://www.myspace.com/celticfoxtopekanew
February 15-16: 19th Annual Wichita Winter Bluegrass
Festival. Featuring Dailey & Vincent, Carrie Hassler &
Hard Rain, Lonesome Road, Lindley Creek and Konza Swamp.
At the Merriott (call 800-610-0673 or 316 524-0333, ask for "Bluegrass
Rate"). Contact Kerry Harrison at 316 524-6795. Visit KBA at
http://www.kansasbluegrass.org
Feb 23: Saturday Night Country Music Show. Evangel United Methodist
(EUM) Church, 227 Pennsylvania Ave., Holton, KS. Tonight: Gary Bell and Country
with special guests.
Dinner at 6 p.m.,bands from 7-9 p.m. Free will offering.
February 28 (Thu): Fox Showcase Judy Coder & The Pride of the Prairie.
Celtic Fox, 116 SW 8th, Topeka. 7-9 p.m. Check their calendar at
http://www.myspace.com/celticfoxtopekanew
March 13 (Thu): Fox Showcase Wood Valley Pickers. Celtic Fox,
116 SW 8th, Topeka. 7-9 p.m. Check their calendar at
http://www.myspace.com/celticfoxtopekanew
March 27 (Thu): Fox Showcase Dara & The Porch Dogs. Celtic Fox,
116 SW 8th, Topeka. 7-9 p.m. Check their calendar at
http://www.myspace.com/celticfoxtopekanew
March 29: Saturday Night Country Music Show. Evangel United Methodist
(EUM) Church, 227 Pennsylvania Ave., Holton, KS. Tonight: Gary Bell and Country
with special guests.
Dinner at 6 p.m.,bands from 7-9 p.m. Free will offering.
April 10 (Thu): Fox Showcase That Damn Sasquatch. Celtic Fox,
116 SW 8th, Topeka. 7-9 p.m. Check their calendar at
http://www.myspace.com/celticfoxtopekanew
April 12: Triple Header Bluegrass Special in Topeka at the 6th Avenue
Ballroom, 117 SW 6th Street, on April 12, 7-10 p.m. Performing will be
The Faris Family, Pastense and Dara & The Noxie Ridge Band. Suggested donation: $10.
For more info call Doug Ruth at 272-5527 or send email to DRuthMusic@aol.com.
April 17 (Thu): Fox Showcase Shyster Mountain Gang. Celtic Fox, $5,
116 SW 8th, Topeka. 7-9 p.m. Check their calendar at
http://www.myspace.com/celticfoxtopekanew
April 19: Pastense. will be at the Classic Bean at 21st & Fairlawn,
Starting at 8 p.m. For info visit www.classicbean.com .
April 24-26: 15th Annual Park City Festival, Kansas Coliseum, Pavilion II, just
north of Wichita. More info later. Contact John Todd at (316)312-7355,
or Carol Reed (316) 838-1909.
or visit them at
http://www.parkcitybluegrass.com
April 26: Western Day at Park City Festival, Kansas Coliseum, Cowboy breakfast with concert
by Johnny Western and Diamon W Wranglers, reservations required by April 14, ticket $15,
(316)755-7328. Afternoon & evening concert with 5 bands including Judy Coder &PoP & Bluestem.
Tickets $20.
June 12-14: 15th Annual Prairie Lake Pickin' Party, Holton.
We'll have plenty of bands to entertain on Thursday, Friday
and Saturday nights.
More information at Our Festival
June 20-21: 6th Annual Brown County Breakdown Bluegrass Festival,
Fairview City Park, BBQ Pork Supper, Concessions, Antique Car Show.
For more info visit organizer John Keim at
http://www.johnjokeim.com/Bluegrass%20Page.htm
or call (785)467-8971
June 21: First Annual Bluegrass at the Lake , Marion County Lake,
Contact: Steve Hudson, 620-382-3240
June 27: Wood Valley Pickers. will be at the Classic Bean at 21st & Fairlawn,
Starting at 8 p.m. For info visit www.classicbean.com .
July 20-22: Pickin' on the Plains Bluegrass Festival
Colby, KS, contact Leilana Thomas, 1112 Court Pl., Colby, KS 67701, 785 460-7643,
or E-Mail:
cvb@thomascounty.com
visit Colby Chamber of Commerce at
http://www.colbychamber.com
July 25-26: 9th Annual Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival
, Milford State Park (near Junction City). Friday and Saturday night shows.
More info later. For info visit
http://www.milfordlakebluegrassfestival.com
August 2: Wheatstock V More details to come.
For info visit www.topekatonight.com .
August 23-24: Kansas State Fiddling & Picking Championships, Lawrence, KS,
South Park. More info call (785) 841-6495 or E-Mail:
gayle@sunflower.com or visit at
http://www.kansasfiddlingandpicking.org
September 17-21: 37th Walnut Valley Festival, Winfield
contact Walnut Valley Association (620)221-3250 or visit
www.wvfest.com.
October 2-4: International Bluegrass Festival, Guthrie, OK.
Call (405)282-4446 or 1-877-203-1206 or visit
www.oibf.com.
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