HardTimes Bluegrass Festival
The HardTimes Bluegrass Festival is an annual event showcasing bluegrass and gospel musicians from all over the northwest - including local performers from Ravalli and Missoula counties. The festival also boasts a number of featured pioneers in northwest bluegrass.
Organization: Bitterrot Valley Chamber of Commerce
Dates: 07/27/2012 - 07/29/2012 update info
Time: 2:00:00 PM - 11:00:00 PM
Event Cost: Adult $10/Kids $5 for the weekend. Camping $10 for
Venue: HardTimes Bluegrass Festival in Hamilton,MT
Contact: HardTimes Bluegrass Festival
Phone: (406) 821-3777
Email:
Website: www.hardtimesbluegrass.com
Event Details:
HardTimes Bluegrass Festival takes the place of the once popular Bitterroot Bluegrass Festival. Showcasing bluegrass and gospel musicians from all over the northwest - including local performers from Ravalli and Missoula counties - "old-timey mountain" feel that features traditional bluegrass music. Our festival is an affordable family friendly gathering geared towards having good clean fun while celebrating the joys and sounds of traditional bluegrass music.
Featured Activities: 10 Performing Bands Pioneers in Montana Bluegrass Band Contest Awards for "Best Band" and "Most Character", Kids in Bluegrass, Bluegrass Gospel Sunday Morning, Lots of Jamming
- July 27th, 28th & 29th 2012
- Admission Fees:
- Adult - $10.00 for the weekend
- 12 Years and under - $5.00 for the weekend
- Dry Camping - $10.00 for the weekend.
- Camping is available in the trees on a first come- first serve basis.
- NO RV HOOKUPS ARE AVAILABLE
- Food vendors on site
- Leashed dogs are allowed.
- BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS
- Festival site opens for camping Thursday, July 26th, 10:00 am
- Contest Awards for "Best Band" and "Most Character"
- A late July event
- Held at the Thomas Ranch in Hamilton MT
Overview: If you happen to be anywhere near Hamilton, Montana, do not miss out on the Hard Times Music Festival. You will find the best Bluegrass Music in the state. Listen to the featured groups from both coasts and also from the Rocky Mountain area. Several professional groups attend the fest making this an event in the valley.
When: Held the 4th weekend of July each year
Where: Thomas Ranch in Hamilton MT
Fees: Kids and Adult ticket pricing for the weekend
Details: The Hard Times BlueGrass Festival kicks off Friday night and comes to a close by Sunday evening. Bring your friendsm kids and lawn chairs for food, fun, kids bluegrass, and great music under the Big Sky.
Although the campgrounds are provided with running water and restroom facilities, the camping area is rather dry, i.e. there are no water, sewer or electricity hookups and costs $10 for the weekend. Do remember that alcohol, illegal drugs and pets are taboo during the fest days. However, people attending with pets can avail of designated dry camp sites on first come, first served basis.
Featured Activities include 10 Performing Bands, Pioneers in Montana Bluegrass Band Contest Awards for "Best Band" and "Most Character" Kids in Bluegrass Bluegrass Gospel Sunday Morning Lots of Jamming!
