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PICKIN' PARTY: Old-Time Music Festival
The Homeplace
Saturday, June 14: 11am - 8pm
Sunday, June 15: 12 - 5pm

picture Born of the heartland, old-time country music will once again echo in the hills and hollows of LBL. Experience the best of old-time music through workshops, pickin' sessions, and energized performances of old-time fiddle, banjo, songs, and bluegrass music. Plus, bring your banjo, guitar, fiddle, or harmonica to join in on the fun during daily open mic sessions. Enjoy weekend performances by Leroy Troy, old-time banjo picker and singer; Mark Dvorak, specializing in fretless banjo, guitar and timeless folk songs; and The Dixie Volunteers, traditional string band. Saturday enjoy local bluegrass band, Carefree Highway, and upcoming old-time string and bluegrass band, Cumberland River Plowboys. Amsden Handcrafted Instruments will demonstrate and sell their handmade creations. Learn to play traditional instruments during mini-workshops. Through out the day, stroll through the historic buildings, fields and gardens, and talk with the 1850 farm family. Children's activities from the 1850's are scheduled throughout the weekend. Festival food and ice-cold drinks will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs or ground blankets.

DETAILS: Saturday: Ages 13 and Up $6; Ages 5-12 $4. Sunday: Ages 13 and Up $5; Ages 5-12 $3. Includes same day HP admission. For more information, call 931-232-6457.