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40th Annual Minnesota Bluegrass August Festival – USAby Christine Johnstone |
The 40th Annual Minnesota Bluegrass Festival was held at El Rancho Mañana, Richmond, MN from August 8th to 11th. Over 4,000 people attended the event which has been nominated as the IBMA Event of the Year FIVE Times! The festival included hands-on workshops for people to bring their instruments and learn something new, a square dancing tent, evening dances, beginners jam, family area with talent shows, scavenger hunt, beginner workshops, group games and treasure hunts. Popular group Honky Tonk Jump, (which includes accordionist Dan Newton) entertained at the festival on the main stage, gave a workshop and also played at a swingin' dance under the biggest outdoor dance tent in Minnesota. |