Bluegrass Festival

Thank you to all who attended our 2010 Bluegrass Festival.  We have begun taking reservations for 2011 (June 2-5), and will be announcing performers as they are confirmed.  Until then, we will leave our 2010 information posted below.  For additional photos, see Ted Lehmann’s Bluegrass Blog.  We hope to see you at our 2011 Festival!!

June 3, 4, 5 & 6, 2010

Strawberry Park proudly presents our 33rd Annual

Ron Thomason of Dry Branch

Carol Young of The Greencards

The 2010 Schedule (subject to change, and workshop schedule is preliminary).  Call 1-888-794-7944 for reservations.

View Past Festival Photos, courtesy of Ted Lehmann’s Bluegrass Blog  See Ted’s 2010 Festival Preview!!

Scheduled to perform in 2010 (June 3-6, always the weekend AFTER Memorial Day Weekend):

Dailey & Vincent (Friday)
Marty Stuart (Saturday)
The Greencards (Sat & Sun)
Peter Rowan (Friday)
The Gibson Brothers (Friday)
Dry Branch Fire Squad (Sat & Sun)
The Farewell Drifters (Thur & Fri)
Kenny & Amanda Smith (Saturday)
Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice (Thursday)
The Boston Boys (Fri & Sat)
Amy Gallatin (Thurs & Fri)
Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa (Saturday)
Rockin’ Acoustic Circus (Sunday)
Darin & Brooke Aldridge (Sunday)
Red Molly (Saturday)

See Schedule of Performers (subject to change)

Dailey & Vincent

Peter Rowan

The Greencards

Kenny & Amanda Smith

Dry Branch Fire Squad

The Gibson Brothers

…and presenting our Folk Music Stage, featuring…
The Kennedys (Sat)
Dala (Sat)
Vance Gilbert (Sat)
Red Molly (Sat)
Tracy Grammer (Sat)
Della Mae (Sat)
Tripping Lily (Sat)

*Festival tickets may be purchased through Strawberry Park toll free at (888) 794-7944, or may be purchased online through Ticket Leap starting January 2, 2010.

Program & Performers Subject to Change

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

Strawberry Park Kids Academy for Bluegrass

A campsite with water, electric, cable, picnic table and fire ring is $165, or $189 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. Advance purchase festival passes (by May 31) are $100 per person 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). 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 31 and at the gate are $120 for an adult weekend pass (1/2 price for teens 13-17). 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 10-13.

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

Festival tickets may be purchased through Strawberry Park toll free at (888) 794-7944, or may be purchased online through Ticket Leap starting January 2, 2010.

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):

*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. For 2010, 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).