Bluegrass Jamboree
The 11th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree will be held at the Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds in Castlegar, BC: Amateur music at it’s finest. For further information on the 11th Annual Bluegrass JamboreeStaff Writer
11th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree, Castlegar, BC, July 13-15, 2012
The 11th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree will be held at the Pass Creek Exhibition Grounds in Castlegar, BC: Amateur music at it’s finest. For further information on the 11th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree, call (250) 365-7488 or click on www.passcreekfair.com
Starbelly Jam, Crawford Bay, BC, July 20-22, 2012
Starbelly Jam is an outdoor music festival – their 13th annual - held in Crawford Bay, BC on the third full weekend of July. The music and other entertainment is soulfully eclectic, and this year it will include funk, world music, rock, hip-hop, reggae, blues, bluegrass, folk, jam bands and some acts that are a tad harder to define. There will also be entertainment and activities for children (who get in free if they are under age 13 and with an adult), a great selection of on-site food, a craft fair, free workshops, roaming jugglers, clowns, and more. Camping is available at several locations within a few minutes walk from the festival grounds, and there are other accommodations in the area. For more about the area and accommodation, please visit www.starbellyjam.org, or call (250) 227-9556.
Shambhala Music Festival, Nelson BC, August 8-13, 2012
This festival for free spirits, takes place at the Salmo River Ranch, located 45 minutes south of Nelson. Featuring six stages and music ranging from hip-hop to trance, Shambhala will have visitors up and dancing all weekend. The event also features amazing light shows and displays, as well as vendors, exhibitions and activities. For information on this event, call (250) 352-7623 or go to www.shambhalamusicfestival.com