The North Central Arkansas Tourism Council is giving bluegrass a try in a big way this year. The organization is promoting two festivals that debuted last year and adding three more festivals to its 2010 tourism calendar.

Here’s a chronological look:…

Bentonville, AR — The Brumleys are returning to North West Arkansas on May 14 and 15, 2010. The 1st Annual Brumley Musicfest concert will be held at Bentonville, AR High School and will include many of the top southern gospel and bluegrass music acts from around the country. Acts currently scheduled to appear are The Grascals…

Arkansas
August 14-16 — Northwest Arkansas Bluegrass Festival – Harrison, AR
Bluegrass artists booked for the festival include: Dale Ann Bradley, Joe Sasser & Friends, Ozark Flavor, Rock Creek and more. Single day admissions are $8, $10 and $12 respectively for each day.
North Carolina
August 14-16 — Cherokee Bluegrass Festival – Cherokee, NC
Bluegrass artist scheduled to perform include: [...]