The Farnum Family
“Excitement is in the air,” says founder Jana Jae as the 16th annual American Heritage Music Festival held in Grove, OK, June 6, 7, & 8th promises to be the best ever. This year’s headliners include acclaimed Hankerin’ 4 Hank, Jim Garling, Duke Morris, Barry “Bones” Patton and the Doo Woopa Doos Festival favorites return with Bluegrass Friends, The Dalton Gang, Prairie Breeze String Band, Jana Jae Family and Friends and many others. See the schedule of events for where and when all the activities take place.
The contestants themselves are great entertainers, with musicians, fiddle and clogging contestants from all over the United States. There has been great support from the City of Grove and loyal and dedicated sponsors. Executive Director, Kathleen Pixley, co-Chairs Brad and Shirley Adams, staff, and many volunteers have been hard at work to present this major event which attracts visitors from 30+ states to the Grand Lake area.
Snider’s Camp, located 1 mile south and ½ mile east of Honey Creek Bridge, Grove, OK. will host the activities on Thurs. & Fri. evenings, June 6 & 7 at 6:30. Delicious food and great entertainment promises a fun evening on the shores of the beautiful Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees. Admission to the events at Snider’s Camp is free admission (food–$8 a plate). Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy!
The Grove Civic Center is the setting for daytime events with the fiddle contests beginning at 9 a.m. on Fri. June 7, followed by other contests such as dobro, banjo, mandolin, and flatpicking. On Sat. morning the Grand Lake National Fiddle Contest continues and the Grand Lake National Clogging Contest begins at 9 a.m. on a second stage and will continue throughout the day. Two separate areas and stages allow separation of the fiddling and clogging competitions. Spectators are encouraged to enjoy all areas of entertainment. Top prize in both events is $1000 with over 80 other cash prizes, making this festival one of the most competitive in the nation. Outstanding artists and crafters will have their prize winning works of art for sell in vendor booths with food vendors serving cuisine to satisfy any appetite.
Saturday night is a full evening of great entertainment featuring Hankerin’ 4 Hank when Jim Blair brings Hank Williams to life as he and the band bring the story and hits of Hank Williams just as they were during the Williams era. Jana Jae, Family and Friends, including Barry “Bones” Patton, Bette and Daddy Joe Hopper will be featured throughout the festival along with many talented groups and entertainers. The Grand Finale on Saturday night will also feature fiddle contest finalists. The Beach Family, new clogging coordinators will be introduced as they bring the 2013 Championship Cloggers to the stage to wow the audience with their talent,
You don’t want to miss this outstanding event bringing the 2010 American Heritage Music Festival to a close. Mark your calendars, June 10, 11 & 12, and plan to attend a weekend filled with outstanding family entertainment.
Tickets are on sale at Gallery Southwest, from festival volunteers and online at www.grandlakefestivals.com. For more information call 918-786-8896. Grand Lake Festivals, Inc., a non-profit organization, is dedicated to bringing good family entertainment to the Grand Lake area with the assistance of local and area sponsors, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, the City of Grove and the untiring work of our dedicated staff and volunteers.
