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East Troy Bluegrass Festival returns to historic village square Sept. 11-12
The sounds of Bluegrass music and the fans who love it will fill East Troy’s historic village square for the 17th Annual East Troy Bluegrass Festival on Sept. 11-12. A full line-up of Bluegrass bands and contests, plus lots of great food and craft vendors, will take place from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day.
The event begins on Saturday with an open stage at 10 a.m., followed by the fiddle contest at 11:30 a.m. The bands start in the afternoon, with The Seth Foerster Unit at 1 p.m., Squirrel Hunters at 2 p.m., Band Scramble at 3 p.m., Big Cedar at 4 p.m. and the headliner Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice at 5 p.m.
“Listen to Junior Sisk, on CD or in person, and you hear pure bluegrass from the first word,” said Country Standard Time music reviewer Larry Stephans. “A veteran of several nationally-known bands and an experienced songwriter, Sisk’s 2010 release “Heartaches and Dreams” is the second CD for the rejuvenated Ramblers Choice band.”
The music returns on Sunday with a gospel service featuring On Eagle’s Wings at 10 a.m. followed by the banjo, mandolin and guitar contests at 11:30 a.m. The bands return in the afternoon with Sawdust Symphony at 1 p.m., Hand Picked Bluegrass Band at 2 p.m., Groundspeed at 3 p.m., Above the Town at 4 p.m. and headliner Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike at 5 p.m.
“Valerie Smith and her amazing band are a breath of fresh air,” said Gabrielle Gray, executive director of the International Bluegrass Music Museum. “Onstage, they present visually beautiful and exciting performances with exceptional musicality. Offstage, they are like a family and best friends to everyone.”
For more information, contact the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce at (262) 642-3770 or visit www.easttroywi.org.
Welcome…
The East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce proudly serves as the voice of the East Troy Community, with its mission to coordinate the efforts of local businesses, service organizations, citizens and government to promote East Troy as an exceptional place to live, work and play.Visitors to East Troy will find a world class outdoor music venue, a unique electric railroad museum, local festivals and concerts on the historic village square, recreational opportunities, as well as shops, restaurants and services offered by Chamber members.
The East Troy Business Community is comprised of a variety of retail shops, restaurants, service businesses and manufacturers, who utilize East Troy’s dedicated and qualified workforce.
The Chamber offers its members services in the areas of Community Development, Economic Development, Member Services and Government Relations, as well as a Visitor Information Center with friendly staff ready to serve visitors, business and Chamber members.
