May 14
Midwest Bluegrass Festivals to launch outdoor season
Midwest Bluegrass Festivals of Jacksonville, Ill., is gearing up to launch its warm-weather outdoor festival season.
First up will be the eighth annual Three Sisters Park Bluegrass Festival on June 6, 7 and 8 near Chillicothe, Ill. That’s a few miles north of Peoria.
The lineup includes Tennessee bands Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike and Kody Norris & the Watauga Mountain Boys, Frances Mooney & Fontana Sunset from Georgia and Wisconsin-based band Art Stevenson & High Water. Four Illinois groups will also entertain during the weekend. They are The Shipperts, Prairie Grass, Illinois Rail and Dale & Gloria Lowe.
The concert stage at Three Sisters Park is under cover, giving a clear green light to shows, no matter what the weather brings. Camping is also available at the park.
Headed by Terry and Jan Lease, Midwest Bluegrass Festivals also has festivals lined up throughout the summer. Here’s a look:
- July 11-13, Crazy Horse Campground Bluegrass Festival in Ashland, Ill.
- Aug. 8-10, Back Forty Bluegrass Festival in Curryville, Mo.
- Aug. 23-24, 14th annual Bluegrass in the Gardens festival at the Amish tourism spot Rockome Gardens near Arcola, Ill.
The Leases launch their season of indoor festivals during the winter months on Nov 7-9 with the 22nd annual Greater Downstate Indoor Bluegrass Festival at the Crowne Plaza in Springfield.
Band lineups as well as ticket and camping information where applicable are available at www.bluegrassmidwest.com.
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