Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road

Two Rivers Bluegrass Festival in Leakesville, Miss., has announced the lineup for its April 8-12 music celebration, which will be held at the Green County Rural Events Center.

Performers include the Dailey Vincent Band , Gary Waldrep Band, The Marksmen, The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band, Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road, Lost Highway, Frances Mooney & Amp; Fontanna Sunset, Daughters of Bluegrass and Carolina Sonshine.

Special events will include a Wednesday evening church service with an all-gospel concert, a youth night on Tuesday, a band feud, a potluck meal, Ladies’ Morning Out, kids activities, quilting demonstrations and master class workshops on instruments.

A “Hillbilly Contest” starts at 10 a.m. Saturday in the stage area with competitions in singing, dancing and poetry recitals.

Drawings will also be held for a Martin Custom HD-28 guitar and Deering Calico Banjo.

RV hookups and primitive camping are available, and early arrivals are welcome. Dump stations and hot showers are available on site.

Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and at noon Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Tickets are being sold by the day or for the entire festival.

Information about camping and tickets is available from Bertie Sullivan at 601-758-4976. Vendors interested in setting up on the festival grounds can contact Vesta Brewer, 601-394-2394, during the day.

The festival also maintains a Web site at http://www.two_rivers_festival.tripod.com

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