1st Annual Delfest kicks off in Cumberland, MD today.

The Del McCoury Band, McCoury Music and High Sierra Music will start reaping the rewards of many months worth of planning today when the 1st annual DelFest begins its inaugural festival. The Lineup features the Del McCoury Band along with Vince Gill, David Grisman, The Sparrow Quartet, Sam Bush, the Punch Brothers and a whole slough of great artists. Delfest runs through Sunday, May 25. For those wanting to attend Tickets will be available at the gate. You can get more information on the Delfest website.

Bristol Tenn. Photo club to hold inaugural photo competition in conjunction with the Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion festival.

The competition is open to AMATEUR photographers only and all photographs must have been taken in our “Mountain Empire” region. The categories for the competition are: Color Pictorial, Monochrome, Altered Image and Best of Bristol. The competition is also open to YOUTH { 7-12 } and YOUNG ADULT {13-18 }. An entrant may enter up to 3 images in each category, not to exceed a total of 10 entries. The entry fee is $5.00 per entry; $1.00 per entry for Youth and Young Adult. BEST IN SHOW will receive $125.00 and PEOPLE’S CHOICE will receive $100.00.

Entries will be received at the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday September 13. Judging will be on Wednesday September 17. The exhibit will be open Friday through Sunday of the Festival at a location to be disclosed later.

Bluegrass Calendar of Festivals and Events

• May 21-25 — Guyton Spring Bluegrass Festival, Gyton GA. Featuring Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, Jr Sisk & Ramblers Choice, The Larry Gillis Band, The Larkins and more.
• May 24 — Bluegrass in the Park, Cheltenham, MD. Featuring Ernie Bradley & Grassy Ridge, Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition, the Virginia Ramblers and The Scott Brannon Band.

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