Bean Blossom Foundation Update
Category: Bluegrass News
By Travis Tackett
November 5, 2008
Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation
Bean Blossom, Ind. — The Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation has an online storefront on Ebay. Currently the store has several auctions featuring bluegrass memorabilia including autographed CD’s from various bluegrass artists that have performed at Bill Monroes Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival and Uncle Pen Days festival.
All proceeds from the auctions will go towards the foundation’s mission of purchasing the Bill Monroe Memorial Park & Campground and cementing it’s future as a premiere destination for bluegrass festival attendees for years to come.
Other Foundation News
During the 2008 run of Uncle Pen Days the Foundation raised nearly $5,000 through donations from festival attendees and a donor appreciation dinner with the Larry Stephenson Band held during the festival.
The Foundation also has public service announcements available. The announcements are available in mp3 format in 30 and 60 second audio clips for consideration in airing on Radio Programs, Podcasts, Webcasts, websites and more. You can download the announcements from the links below.
- 30 Second Bean Blossom Foundation spot
- 30 second Bean Blossom Foundation with music Bed
- 60 second Bean Blossom Foundation spot
- 60 second Bean Blossom Foundation spot with music bed.