Hello Bluegrass Lovers!
The Idaho Bluegrass Association (IBA) had a great winter! Spring and summer 2023 are shaping up to be even better! Check out the activities below, get updates by signing up for the IBA mailing list, and help support bluegrass in Idaho.
SpringGrass – May 29, 11 am-8 pm
Outdoors, Family-Friendly, and Free!!
Because our Winterfest event in February was so successful, we're sponsoring a free SpringGrass event featuring 9 bands at Green Acres Food Truck Park. Green Acres, a delightful outdoor venue tucked away on the Boise Greenbelt, offers local food, dessert, drinks, and music spring through fall (Green Acres Food Truck Park (greenacresboise.com). So come on out, bring a blanket and lawn chairs, and enjoy a full day of bluegrass music, food, drinks, and sun! The music is free; food and drinks are for sale by local vendors. No tickets, just show up! We hope you'll stop by our IBA booth to become a member or to learn about other events and activities we sponsor.
Idaho Bluegrass & Banjo Camp June 8-11
The IBA has partnered with Idaho Bluegrass Camp, Inc. to bring you the Idaho Bluegrass and Banjo Camp in 2023.
We still have openings for banjo (3-finger), guitar, mandolin, and fiddle students. Also, scholarships (50% discount) for 18 and under are still available. It’s not too late to sign up at Idaho Bluegrass & Banjo Camp: idahobluegrasscamp.org
From June 8th through June 11th, 2023, we'll be in Weiser, Idaho, at the site of the National Oldtime Fiddlers' Festival and Contest. The camp includes nationally recognized instructors: Bennett Sullivan (banjo), Jason Homey (banjo), Pete (Dr. Banjo) Wernick, Chris Coole (clawhammer), Chris Jones (guitar), Andy Hatfield (guitar), Ellie Hakanson (fiddle), Megan Lynch Chowning (fiddle), Sharon Gilchrist (mandolin), and Maddie Witler (mandolin). To see more about these instructors and how to register: Idaho Bluegrass & Banjo Camp (idahobluegrasscamp.org)
Weiser Banjo Contest and Bluegrass in the Park
The Idaho Bluegrass Association (IBA) is proud to be organizing the 2023 Banjo Contest in Weiser, Idaho.
Calling all Banjo Players! The Banjo Contest at Weiser begins Sunday June 18 at noon. The intermediate and advanced contests will be in Hooker Hall at the Snake River Heritage Center. The Banjo-Fiddle contest & pie auction will be on the outdoor stage in front of Slocum Hall. Sign up today! Banjo Contest at banjocontest.org
We have planned a week of fun including
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Intermediate and Advanced Banjo Contests--Sunday June 18
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Banjo-Fiddle Contest and the Famous Pie Auction--evening of June 18
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Bluegrass in the Park--Bluegrass music from 5 to 9 p.m., Memorial Park, June 20
For information on signing up for the contest and other Weiser events, see our website: Idaho Bluegrass Camp & Banjo Contest - Banjo Contest (weebly.com)
We are still looking for sponsors and volunteers for the Banjo Contest!
Weekly Jams and Open Mic
Look for bluegrass jams in your area on our website: Idaho Jams - Idaho Bluegrass Association
IBA’s Open Mic is held the 4th Monday of each month at Ironwood Bar & Grill (5467 N Glenwood, Garden City, ID 83714). Doors open & sign-ups begins at 6:00 p.m. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. and wraps up with a jam (until 10 p.m)..
Community Bulletin Board and IBA Website
I’ve heard lots of great feedback from folks on the Bluegrass Community Bulletin Board. Big thank you to Petra Schwarthoff, IBA Board Member and Webmaster, for putting the bulletin board together! The bulletin, which lists bluegrass happenings in the Treasure Valley and beyond, is emailed to IBA members about every 2 week and also is on our website. As a "community" bulletin board, we need your help to fill out the calendar! Please email us about upcoming events at: idahobluegrassassociation@gmail.com
Attention Bluegrass Bands--Our website has a page that lists bluegrass bands with contact information. If you are on this page, please review and update as necessary. If you are interested in being listed, please send us an email.
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