2012 Bluegrass Festival

May 31 through June 3, 2012


Updated:  Strawberry Park is pleased to announce an outstanding list of performers scheduled for our 2012 Bluegrass Festival, including the return of festival favorites such as Dailey & Vincent, The Gibson Brothers, The Boxcars, Della Mae, The Kruger Brothers and The Greencards, as well as presenting others making their debut at Strawberry Park, such as The Steeldrivers, Lou Reid & Carolina, Monroeville, The Dixie Bee Liners and Newfound Road.   A complete list of performers can be seen below, including additional artists for our Folk Stage (our workshop schedule will be updated soon).  Make your reservations today!!   Advance ticket prices through March 31, 2012.

Strawberry Park proudly presents our 35th Annual


Ron Thomason of Dry Branch

Reservations now being accepted  for our 2012 Bluegrass Festival on May 31-June 3, 2012. Call today 860-886-1944 to join us! For additional photos, see Ted Lehmann’s Bluegrass Blog

photo by Ted Lehmann
Carol Young of The Greencards

The 2012 Schedule of Performers is posted here (Workshop schedule will be updated shortly).  2012 Bluegrass Schedule

Call 860-886-1944 for reservations.

View photos from 2011 courtesy of Ted Lehmann’s Bluegrass Blog 

Appearing at Strawberry Park May 31-June 3, 2012 (subject to change–always the weekend AFTER Memorial Day Weekend): 

2012 Confirmed Performers for our 35th Annual Bluegrass Festival include…

Dailey  & Vincent (Saturday)  3x IBMA Performers of the Year  website    ||   twitter
The Boxcars (Sat & Sun) 2011 IBMA Emerging Artists & Instrumental Group of the Year  website   ||   facebook
The Greencards (Friday)  Grammy nominated instrumental performance website  ||   facebook
The Gibson Brothers (Friday)  2011 IBMA Vocal Group of the Year & Album of the Year website    ||   facebook
The Steeldrivers (Saturday) Grammy nominees   website   ||  facebook
The Kruger Bothers (Saturday)   website    ||   facebook

Larry Stephenson Band
(Thurs & Fri)  website    ||   facebook
Monroeville (Saturday)  website    ||   facebook
Newfound Road (Sunday)  website  ||   facebook
Dixie Bee Liners (Thurs & Fri)  website   ||   facebook
Lou Reid & Carolina (Sat & Sun)  website  ||   facebook
Cia Cherryholmes & Stetson Adkisson (Saturday)  website  ||   facebook
Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass  (Sunday)  website   ||  
Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters
 (Fri & Sun)  website   ||  facebook
Della Mae (Friday)  website    ||  facebook
Hot Mustard (Thurs & Fri)  website    ||   facebook

While we always welcome yet another appearance from Dry Branch Fire Squad , in 2012 Ron Thomason will be hosting a horse show in Texas on our festival weekend.  We will not force any other performer to attempt to replicate Ron’s on-stage wit (unless Steve Martin drops in). We wish him the best, and look forward to their return in the future…and invite you to see them as the host band at Grey Fox July 19-22 in Oak Hill NY.  Your professionalism will be missed.

The 2012 Schedule of Performers is posted here (preliminary list…Workshop schedule will be updated shortly).  2012 Bluegrass Schedule
 
Our “Folk Stage” schedule has been expanded to include Friday evening, and these artists are already confirmed for 2012…

Tripping Lily (Saturday)  website   ||  facebook
Cia Cherryholmes & Stetson Adkisson (Saturday)  website  ||   facebook
The Honey Dew Drops (Saturday)   website    ||  facebook
Brittany Haas & Lauren Rioux  (Saturday)  website   ||  facebook
Ray Bonneville & Louise Taylor (Friday)  Ray’s website    Louise’s website   ||  Ray’s facebook    Louise’s facebook

Gail Wade & Turning Point (Saturday)  website   ||  facebook
The Honeycutters (Friday)   website   ||   facebook
Vance Gilbert (Saturday)   website   ||   facebook
Kenn Morr (Friday)  website   ||   facebook
Three Tall Pines (Saturday)  website   ||  facebook
  

Dailey & Vincent

The Greencards

Dry Branch Fire Squad

Dry Branch Fire Squad

The Gibson Brothers

 

 …as well as instrumental, vocal & songwriting workshops featuring the performing artists.  Professional sound will once again be provided by Cobra Sound of Berwick, PA.

 

*Festival tickets may be purchased through Strawberry Park at (860) 886-1944, with advance ticket pricing until March 31, 2012 or may be purchased on line through Ticket Leap  starting April 1, 2012, until May 28 (direct through Park only before April 1 and after May 28).
Click Here to Get Tickets Please note that if you are reserving a campsite, a rental unit or camping in the rough, you MUST reserve directly through Strawberry Park. Ticket Leap may be used for purchasing day tickets or full weekend passes for those who do NOT need camping reservations.

Program & Performers Subject to Change

For more information of Bluegrass happenings in the state of Connecticut, visit The Connecticut Bluegrass Music Association.

 

Day Passes with Free Parking…Site Camping with hook-ups…RV Rentals… Camping in the Rough (general admission CIR is free with festival pass)…Music workshops…3 large pools…whirlpool spas…Our Award Winning Children’s Activity Program…all this and much more!!

A campsite with water, electric, cable, picnic table and fire ring is $168, or $192 w/e/c and sewer (Thursday morning through Sunday 6PM). Campsites fill quickly, so make your reservations early. Please note that campsites for this weekend are ONLY available for festival attendees, and all members of your camping party who are 13 and older must purchase a festival pass (1/2 price for teenagers 13-17 when accompanied by a parent). Each campsite reservation must be for at least 2 adults, with no additional charge for children under 13 accompanied by an adult. Early bird tickets are the same price as last year ($100/adult) when purchased by December 30, 2011. Advance purchase festival passes (January 1 until March 31) are $110 per person, while general purchase passes are $120 (April 1 until May 28), and Gate Prices are in place after May 28 ($130).  Adult pass prices are for thsoe age 18 yrs & up for those reserving a site, a full weekend pass or for those who prefer to Camp in the Rough (CIR–No site charge, No ground fires, generators, or pets allowed, no hook-ups or picnic tables provided and no saving spaces.  There is NO 2 ticket minimum for CIR). We are once again offering 60 spaces in our ballfield “picker’s lot”, each of which is 750 sq ft. These spaces are $60 for the weekend (plus weekend passes), and will fill quickly. All other CIR is free, and will be at various locations throughout the campground (including a “quiet rough” for those who don’t prefer the late-night picking). Prices after May 28 and at the gate are $130 for an adult weekend pass (1/2 price for teens 13-17)–reserve early and save. Individual Day Visitor passes for Thur, Fri, Sat or Sun may be purchased in advance, or at the gate. During this weekend, our quiet hours at the “picker’s lot” are relaxed to allow non-amplified bluegrass picking and singing during the night. Join the many campers who will be staying for both our Bluegrass Festival and our Cajun/Zydeco Blast from the Bayou on June 7-10.

Please read our cancellation policy carefully regarding any site or rental cancellation. NOTE: There is NO REFUND for any festival passes purchased.
Campsite fees are for entire extended weekend of Thurs noon until Sunday 6PM
(minimum of 2 paid adults per site or rental reservation–no minimum for Rough Camping or Picker’s Lot)
Site W/E/C Site W/E/C/S RV Rental Park Model Log Cabin Picker’s Lot (60 spaces at ballfield of 750 sq ft) Camping in the Rough
$168 $192 $440.29 (incl tax) $536.01
(incl tax)
$641.29  (incl tax) $60 plus passes Free with a paid weekend pass

NOTE: There is NO REFUND for any festival passes purchased.

Festival tickets may be purchased through Strawberry Park at (860) 886-1944, or may be purchased online through Ticket Leap starting April 1, 2012.
Click Here to Get Tickets
Please note that if you are reserving a campsite, a rental unit or camping in the rough, you MUST reserve directly through Strawberry Park. Ticket Leap may be used for purchasing day tickets or full weekend passes for those who do NOT need camping reservations.

Per Person Festival Fees for those 18 years of age and over (teenagers 13-17 are ½ price, while children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult):

Session Performance Times Come in anytime after… Depart anytime before… Advance
Adult Pass
(by 5/28)
At the Gate
(after 5/28)
Cash Only at Gate
Full Weekend Pass
Thursday-Sunday
(includes free festival camping in the rough)
Thursday thru Sunday 9:00AM Thur 6:00PM Sun $120 (just $100 before 12/30, or $110 Jan 1 to March 31) with early bird special $130
Thursday
May 31, 2012
6PM-10:00PM 9:00AM 11:30PM $20 $25
Friday
June 1, 2012
1PM-11PM 9:00AM 11:30PM $45* $50*
Friday Night Only
IN AFTER 5PM
6PM-11PM 5:00PM 11:30PM XX $40
Saturday
June 2, 2012
12PM-11PM 9:00AM 11:30PM $45* $50*
Sat Night Only
IN AFTER 5PM
6PM-11PM 5:00PM 11:30PM XX $40
Sunday
June 3, 2012
10AM-4PM 8:00AM 6:00PM $25 $30

*Day Visitors at the gate who wish to stay for the afternoon session ONLY on Friday or Saturday will be charged the full daily pass upon arrival and refunded $10 upon departure prior to the evening session (out by 6PM).
Day Visitors wishing to stay and pick beyond departure times are invited to do so for an overnight fee of $10. Full remaining session fees must be paid, new wristbands shall be given, and vehicle must be moved into CIR area. Refund of remaining festival fees (MINUS $10 overnight charge) shall be issued at Gate upon departure & the return of remaining session wristbands ONLY IF PRIOR to start of that session.
Please take a moment to read our rules & regulations. Make sure all members of your camping party are aware of them, especially:
Wristbands must be worn at all times and displayed to any staff member upon request, and are non-transferable
No glass containers in public, including stage area
No keg beer, drugs or open display of alcohol
No dancing in stage area
No audio/video recording equipment
No motorcycles beyond front gate
Relaxed Quiet Hours for SITE CAMPING will be observed from 12AM until 8AM. After hours picking by any large groups will be limited to non-amplified acoustics at camping in the rough. Excessively loud or unruly behavior will not be tolerated at any time.
No walking (or carrying) of pets through the campground–No pets are permitted with any Rough Camping or with Day Visitors or rental trailers. Dogs are permitted with site camping and designated “Dog Friendly” RV Rentals.
All bikes and scooters must be kept off walkways, and must be back on site by dark. Any bikes out after dark will be locked up for the safety of our riders. Helmets required for riders under 18.
All children & teenagers must be back on their own site by 11PM.
All vehicles must be parked on site or in the visitor parking lot. There is no parking at the pools, office, restrooms, or along the side of the road. Park Speed Limit is 8MPH–SLOW DOWN!!

CAMPING IN THE ROUGH (CIR is free with your paid weekend pass)

**No pets–No groundfires–No Saving Spaces—No generators** (no picnic tables or hook-ups are provided with rough camping, but full use of all facilities, including free hot showers, is included)
There is always room available for those camping in the rough. Those reserving in advance save over $20 off gate prices. We are once again offering 60 spaces in our ballfield “picker’s lot”, each of which is 750 sq ft. These spaces are $60 for the weekend (plus weekend passes), and will fill quickly. All other CIR is free with a paid weekend pass, and will be at various locations throughout the campground (including a “quiet rough” for those who don’t prefer the late-night picking).

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