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Rockford, I L
2nd R O C K F O R D T R A D I T I O N A L FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL will be held at the Rockford Museum Center in Midway Village. Info: Rock River Friends of Folk Music, P.O. Box 1583, Rockford. IL 61110. August 19-25
Pineville, K Y
The GREAT AMERICAN DULCIMER C O N V E N T I O N w i l l be held in Pine Mountain State Park and features workshops, open stage and concerts. Info: Barry Howard, Pine Mt. State Park. Pineville, K Y 40977, 606/337-3066.
The 9th NATIONAL OLD-TIME COUNTRY MUSIC CONTEST A N D FESTIV A L will have opportunities for dulcimer players to compete. The event is held at the Pottawattamie County Fairgrounds in Avoca. Info: Bob Everhart, 106 Navajo, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
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September 28-30
The OLD TIME APPALACHIAN M U SIC WEEK at the Folklife Center features instruction in fiddle, banjo, guitar and fretted dulcimer. The music week will be followed by John Henry Festival, August 2526. Info: Old Time Appalachian Music Week, P.O. Box C. Pipestem. WV 25979, 304/466-0626. Aug. 29-Sept. 3
September 27-19
Avoca, I A
September 13-16
Alder -point, CA
THE EEL RIVER MUSIC CAMP offers fretted dulcimer players of all levels an opportunity to camp in the mountains and study with Mark Nelson and Peter Tommerup for about two hours each day. Limit of 10 students per instructor. Info: Kicking Mule's Eel River Music Camp, P.O. Box 158, Alderpoint, CA 95411, 707/9265312. Ask for Mary Alice.
Winfield, KS
Winsted, CT
13th W A L N U T V A L L E Y FESTIVAL will feature daily concerts, workshops, and contests. National mtn. and ham. dulcimer contests are included. Info: Bob Redford, Walnut Valley Assoc., Box 245, Winfield, KS 67156 (316)221-3250.
2nd A U T U M N HILLS DULCIMER FEST I V A L will be held at Camp Sequassen and includes concerts, all-level workshops, and dancing. Free on-site camping, food on premises, bunk house spaces, lean-tos. Info: Autumn Hills Dulcimer Festival, P.O. Box 807. Winsted, CT 06098 (203)379-9857.
September 16
October 21
Huntsville, A L
Dennis, MS
The TISHOMINGO STATE PARK DULCIMER D A Y is co-sponsored by the Alasippi Dulcimer Assn. and the Tishomingo State Park. The festival is held to preserve, teach, and promote the dulcimer. Info: Tishomingo State Park, Rt. 1. Box 310, Dennis, MS 38838. 601 /438-6914 or Hollis E. Long, Box 76, Golden. MS 38847.
The 2nd A N N U A L NORTH A L A B A M A DULCIMER FESTIVAL will be held at the Lions Club Park in Meridianville, A L . This gathering of dulcimer makers and players from all over the southeast features jam sessions and performances. Info: Wayne H . T a y l o r , P.O. Box 325, Meridianville, A L 35759, 205/828-0004.
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