2008 Northland Bluegrass Festival

Presented by Art Stevenson & High Water

Our 9th Annual Event!

"Good times are meant to be shared."

Fri. Aug. 22 and Sat. Aug. 23, 2008

Music from Noon to Midnight

at the Northland Ballroom, on Hwy 49 between

Rosholt and Iola, WI

Friday Admission $20

Saturday Admission $20

No Advance Ticket Sales

Free Primitive Camping in Designated Areas

715-884-6996 for more information

Host Band: Art Stevenson & High Water

Wisconsin's best known bluegrass band! (Fri. & Sat)

 

Frank Ray & Cedar Hill

Award-winning traditional bluegrass from Missouri! (Fri.)

 

Sloppy Joe

Authentic Slop-Grass From Wisconsin! (Fri. & Sat.)

New Bad Habits

The Midwest's Best Old Time Dance Band! (Fri. & Sat.)

 

Spare Time Bluegrass

2007 Madison Area Music Award (MAMA) Winners! (Fri. & Sat.)

 

Rob Lumbard

Ragtime guitar picker extraordinaire! Iowa's best! (Thus. Fri. Sat.)

 

Ryan Thompson & Deep Fried Grass

Carrying on the Bluegrass Tradition in Wisconsin! (Fri. & Sat.)

 

For more info, send us email.

Rough Camping is available free on a first-come, first-served basis.  Lots of space available for RVs and trailers.  No hookups available.

Rain or shine: All shows will take place under an 80' by 60' tent, rain or shine.  Bring your lawn chairs. A dancing area will be provided.

Ticket Information: Day of show admission:    Friday $20       Saturday $20    Kids under 12 free!

No Advance Ticket Sales!   

Festival Rules: 

Food and Drink The Northland Ballroom kitchen serves homemade pizzas, Mexican dishes, sandwiches, and soup.  Food and drink will be served inside the Northland Ballroom, and outdoors at the barbeque stand.  Soft drinks, beer, and bar drinks are available.  Breakfast will be served each morning.

Security: Waupaca County Sheriff's deputies will be onsite during the event in case of emergencies.

Motels: The closest is The Norseman House, 410 N. Main St., Iola  715-445-3300

Off-Site Camping: Collins Park, 3 miles southwest of Rosholt on Hwy I. Info 715-346-1433.  Iola Pines Campground, Iola, 715-445-3489. 

Directions to the Northland Ballroom (click for map):

 
 

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