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40th Anniversary Edition Of Bluegrass Pickin' Time

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We are looking forward to the 40th Anniversary edition of Bluegrass Pickin' Time in Dixon, Missouri this Labor Day 2008. We have made every effort to present to you a great line-up of the finest bluegrass bands in the country. This is a once in a lifetime anniversary celebration, come and join the celebration...

Featured bands are: Arlington, Audie Blaylock & Redline, Bluegrass Brigade, Brightwater Junction, Dixie Union Band,  Lindley Creek Bluegrass, Mark Phillips & IIIrd Generation Bluegrass Band, Pine Mountain Railroad Bluegrass Band, Rosa String Works Band, Shirley Robertson & The Wild Rose Band, The Bankester Family, The Millers, The Rowden Review, and Triple "L" Band.

   
         
   

Host band of the 40th Anniversary Edition

Labor Day Bluegrass Pickin' Time festival: Bluegass Pickin' Time Band

   
   

We are proud to present to you our host band for the 40th Anniversary Edtion Labor Day Bluegrass Pickin' Time festival: The Bluegrass Pickin' Time Band.

 

The band members are: Andrew Dye, Greg Potter, Gerald Jones, Joey Wieneman and Bob Gideon. The band is a crowd pleaser with their expert musicianship, tight harmonies and a unique brand of spontaneous humor. this band brings both entertaining and energizing traditional Bluegrass shows. The Bluegrass Pickin' Time Band performs selections from Gospel, Bluegrass favorites and original compositions.

 

Their appearance at Bluegrass Pickin' Time will be jammin' in the park, mingling with the crowd, performing on stage and promoting the traditional Bluegrass style. Bluegrass Pickin' Time Band, and Scott and Bessie Reeder invite you to come and enjoy Bluegrass Pickin' Time.

   
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    Festival schedule (Tentative, subject to change without notice)

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Wednesday, August 27

   
               
   

6:00 - 8:00

Fish Fry. You are invited to bring a dish to go with fish.

   
               
   

Thursday, August 28

   
         
   

Thursday Night

       
   

6:00 - 6:10

Welcome / Prayer / Pledge        
   

6:15 - 7:00

Bluegrass Pickin' Time Band        
   

7:05 - 7:50

The Bankester Family        
   

7:55 - 8:40

Rosa String Works        
    8:45 - 9:30 Dixie Union Band        
   

9:35 - 10:20

The Rowden Review        
   

Goodnight

         
               
   

Friday, August 29

   
         
   

Friday Afternoon

Friday Night

   
   

12:00 - 12:35

The Millers

6:00 - 6:35

The Millers    
   

12:40 - 1:15

Shirley Robertson & Wild Rose Bluegrass Band

6:40 - 7:15

Triple "L" Band    
   

1:20 - 1:55

The Bankester Family

7:20 - 7:55

The Kellys    
   

2:00 - 2:35

The Kellys

8:00 - 8:35

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2:40 - 3:15

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8:40 - 9:15

Bluegrass Pickin' Time Band    
   

3:20 - 3:55

Mark Philips & IIIrd Generation Bluegrass Band

9:20 - 9:55

Mark Philips & IIIrd Generation Bluegrass Band    
    4:00 - 4:35 Lindley Creek Bluegrass

10:00 - 10:35

The Martins    
   

4:40 - 5:15

The Rowden Review Goodnight      
   

5:20 - 5:55

Brightwater Junction        
               
   

Saturday, August 30

   
         
   

Saturday Morning / Afternoon

Saturday Night

   
   

11:15 - 11:55

The Bankester Family

6:00 - 6:35

Bluegrass Brigade    
   

12:00 - 12:35

Triple "L" Band

6:40 - 7:15

The Kellys    
   

12:40 - 1:15

The Kellys

7:20 - 7:55

Arlington    
   

1:20 - 1:55

The Martins

8:00 - 8:35

Audie Blaylock and Redline    
   

2:00 - 2:35

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8:40 - 9:15

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2:40 - 3:15

Pine Mountain Railroad Bluegrass Band

9:20 - 9:55

The Martins    
   

3:20 - 3:55

Audie Blaylock & Redline

10:00 - 10:35

Pine Mountain Railroad Bluegrass Band    
   

4:00 - 4:35

The Rowden Review

10:40 - 11:15

Mark Philips & IIIrd Generation Bluegrass Band    
   

4:40 - 5:15

- Goodnight

 

   
   

5:20 - 5:55

Brightwater Junction        
               
   

Other Park Activities:

10:00 am - Instrument workshop hosted by Pine Mountain Railroad Bluegrass Band (meet at music shack)

10:00 am - Show-me-your-pride-quilt-show

   
               
   

Sunday, August 31

   
         
   

Sunday Morning / Afternoon

Sunday Afternoon

   
   

10:00 - 10:35

Bluegrass Brigade 3:30 - 4:15 Lindley Creek Bluegrass    
   

10:40 - 11:15

- 4:20 - 5:05 Bluegrass Brigade    
   

11:20 - ???

Minister 6:00 - 6:45 Bluegrass Pickin' Time Bank    
   

1:00 - 1:45

Shirley Robertson & Wild Rose Bluegrass Band 6:50 - 7:35 Brightwater Junction    
 

1:50 - 2:35

Triple "L" Band 7:40 - 8:10 40 Years of Memories (DVD)    
   

2:40 - 3:25

Brightwater Junction 8:20 - ??? Grand Finale - Onstage Jam of all bands    
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    Park activities

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    Besides enjoying some great bluegrass pickin', there are some other great activities during the festival for you to enjoy. There will be lots of crafts and vendors on the park grounds, bringing you that typical festival atmosphere. For the ladies there's a quilt show, while enjoying a cup of tea. The men can reminisce to days long gone by at the old tractor show. Especially for the early visitors, we have a becoming-a-tradition fish-fry on Wednesday.    
         
    Wednesday fish fry    
   
         
    On Wednesday, the day just before the festival starts, we invite you to come early and enjoy our fish fry, you are invited to bring a covered dish to go along with fish. After setting-up your RV or camper and putting everything in it's place have supper with us and get in the mood for some bluegrass pickin'!

Time: from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday August 27th

   
         
    Crafts and Vendors    
   
         
    There will be a broad selection of various vendors during the festival. Selling arts and crafts of very many different kinds. You'll sure find that one special gift you've been looking all over for.

Time: during entire Memorial Day Festival

   
         
    Show-Me-your-pride-quilt-show    
   
         
    Since you're in the Show-Me state, we invite the ladies to bring your pride quilt to show on our show-me-your-pride-quilt-show. You can chat and exchange tips and tricks about the fine art of quilting, while enjoying a nice cup of tea. You are welcome to set up a table to sell your quilts. There will also be a quilt raffle.

Time: to be announced

   
         
    Instrument workshops    
   
         
   

Always wanted to learn more about your instrument? We invite you to attend our instrument workshops instructed by Pine Mountain Railroad Bluegrass Band (meet at music shack).

   
         
  Time: 10:00 am on Saturday August 30th    
         

 

 

Tickets (tentative)

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Day tickets

Thursday: $ 8.00

Friday: $ 15.00

Saturday: $ 15.00

Sunday: $ 8.00

Children under 12 years FREE

Multiple day tickets

(Thursday, Friday and Saturday) $ 30.00

(Friday, Saturday, Sunday) $ 30.00

4-days pass: $ 35.00

Active military: $ 2.00 discount at the gate