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Shenandoah University Mountain Dulcimer Festival

17-19 May, 2013

Details

An annual festival held at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. is focused on the history of and playing the mountain dulcimer.

Cost: Registration is $109 Housing and meal prices will be available later.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.academics.su.edu/files/2012/01/2013-Mountain-Dulcimer-Festival-Flyer.pdf
Contact: Jo Miller
Call: 540-665-5442
Email: jmille3 [at] su [dot] edu

Venue Information

1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
United States

15th Annual Grand Old Dulcimer Day of Nashville, TN

19 May, 2013

Details

BRING YOUR CHAIR OR BLANKET AND PICNIC BASKET FOR AN AFTERNOON OF MUSIC TO CELEBRATE THE MOUNTAIN DULCIMER. HOUSTON'S MEAT AND PRODUCE WILL BE AVAILABLE PROVIDING OTHER FOOD OPTIONS (FOR PURCHASE). STAGE PRESENTATIONS BEGIN AT NOON WITH FEATURED PERFORMERS FOLLOWED BY THE GRAND OLD DULCIMER CLUB AND FRIENDS. THE AFTERNOON CLOSES WITH A STAGE JAM OPEN TO EVERYONE !

Times/hours/schedule: Noon until 5:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Getting more information

Contact: Neda Lewis
Email: nedalewis [at] aim [dot] com

Venue Information

Buchanan Log House, 2910 Elm Hill Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
United States

Crooked Road Dulcimer Festival

23-26 May, 2013

Details

The Crooked Road Dulcimer Festival combines a full slate of Appalachian dulcimer workshops, concerts, and jams with exceptional accommodations in a beautiful Blue Ridge setting. This year’s fine team of instructors/performers—Ralph Lee Smith, Maddie MacNeil, Dave Haas, Ken Bloom, Jeff Sebens, Phyllis Gaskins, and Marsha Harris—is offering 42 workshops, something for every skill level and stylistic interest. Evenings are filled with performances, jams, and singing.

Times/hours/schedule: 4:30 p.m., 5/23 - 1:00 p.m., 5/26

Cost: Festival registration fee: $95 through May 1st ($105 after May 1st). Three Lodging/Meal packages are available: 1. Participant and/or Non-participant Shared Housing and Meals–Double occupancy: $70 per night per person (Total: $210 for Thurs.– Sat.) 2. Private Participant Housing and Meals–Single occupancy: $100 per night per person (Total: $300 for Thurs.– Sat.) 3. Commuter/Meals Only–No lodging but all meals Thurs. supper – Sun. breakfast: $80 per person.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.crookedroaddulcimerfestival.org
Contact: Vaughan Webb
Call: 540-365-4412
Email: bri [at] ferrum [dot] edu

Venue Information

Ferrum College, 20 Museum Drive
Ferrum, VA 24088
United States

Directions: Ferrum College is located in Ferrum, VA, 10 miles from the intersection of Route 220 and Route 40 in Rocky Mount, VA. From Route 220 in Rocky Mount, follow signs west on Route 40 to the village of Ferrum. Continue past the main Ferrum College entrance one-tenth of a mile further on Route 40 to the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum Building, a brick building with a plow weather vane.

Other comments: The Crooked Road Dulcimer Festival provides a unique combination of Appalachian dulcimer workshops, jams, and concert performances. In a wonderfully peaceful Blue Ridge setting, you'll raise your dulcimer playing to a new level with small-group instruction by well-known teachers and performers Ralph Lee Smith, Maddie MacNeil, Dave Haas, Ken Bloom, Jeff Sebens, Phyllis Gaskins, and Marsha Harris. Need dulcimer supplies or instrument repairs? You can get those at the CRDF, too. CRDF accommodation packages include all meals, single or double rooms with private baths in Ferrum College’s newest conference/residence hall, linens, and Wi-Fi. Ferrum lies in a rural setting with forest trails and an on-campus YMCA a three-minute walk from the conference hall. The CRDF is hosted by Ferrum’s Blue Ridge Institute & Museum—Virginia’s Official State Center for Blue Ridge Folklore and a Major Venue on the Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. Visit the CRDF website for festival details.

Dulci-More Festival 19

24-26 May, 2013

Details

Evening Concerts & Workshops for Dulci-More Festival 19: Gary Gallier, Mean Mary James, David Mahler, Aaron O'Rourke, Kendra Ward & Bob Bence, and Louisa Joy Wise, with Dulci-More for Short Opening Sets Each Evening and Bill Schilling as Performing Emcee Mini-Concerts & Workshops for Dulci-More Festival 19: Todd Crowley with his Musical Petting Zoo, Mountain Marge Diamond, Matthew Dickerson, Jeff Fedan, Janet Harriman, The Hired Hands, Gary & Toni Sager, Bill Schilling, Linda Sigismondi, Stringed Fantasy, Three Old Dreamers with Guitars, Alice & Earl Whitehill The purposes for the festival, as with the club, are for people to jam (from the workshops to campfires, song circles, jams, and hymn sing), to learn (workshops), to listen (concerts and mini-concerts), and to perform (open stages). We run a children's workshop area for kids of all ages during all workshop clusters. On-site primitive camping is available

Times/hours/schedule: Friday, May 24 -- 5:00-9:30 PM and later for jamming Saturday, May 25 -- 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM and later for jamming Sunday, May 26 -- 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM and later for jamming Monday, May 27 -- Memorial Day Holiday for travel home

Cost: $30 preregistered for Full Weekend or $35 on-site for Full Weekend or $15 either Saturday or Sunday All Day and Evening or $10 any Evening or $8 either Saturday or Sunday Daytime Additional $5 covers all the children in a family for full weekend or Additional $2 covers all the children in a family for partial weekend Preregistered Camping is $2/person/night or on-site registered Camping is $4/person/night

Getting more information

Website: http://www.dulcimore.org
Contact: Bill Schilling
Call: 234-564-3852 (234-564-DULC)
Email: bill [at] dulcimore [dot] org

Venue Information

BSA Camp McKinley, 37748 Furnace Road
Lisbon, OH 44432
United States

Directions: From center of Lisbon, OH (intersection of 30 & 45), follow 30 west (Lincoln Way), turn right (north) just before bridge at edge of town, follow Logtown Rd. (St. Jacob's Logtown Rd.), turn left on Furnace Rd., cross bridge to festival. Follow McKinley Scout Camp or Folk Festival signs.

Other comments: Evening Concerts, Mini-Concerts, Over 50 Workshops, Children's Workshops, Open Stages, Clubs Open Stages, Name that Old-Time (or Other) Tune Contest, Hymn/Gospel Sing, Song Circles, Jamming, Campfires, Non-Denominational Worship Service, Vendors, Food, Primitive Camping, Children Welcome, Group Rates Available

Folk College with Simple Gifts

24-26 May, 2013

Details

A Mountain Dulcimer Intensive with Aubrey Atwater on Friday, May 24 kicks off the Folk College weekend! Folk College is a fun and friendly weekend of playing and listening to folk music with workshops, jam sessions, concerts, dancing, and group playing.

Times/hours/schedule: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day

Cost: Cost range is $200 - $460

Getting more information

Website: http://www.simplegiftsmusic.com/folkcollege/
Contact: Ilona Ballreich, Huntingdon County Arts Council
Call: 814-643-6220
Email: huntingdonarts [at] gmail [dot] com

Venue Information

Juniata College, 1700 Moore St
Huntingdon, PA 16652
United States

Hammer Dulcimer & Painting Workshop in Ireland

26 May to 2 June, 2013

Details

Choose a daytime class of Irish music for hammered dulcimer (intermediate) taught by Karen Ashbrook or Plein Art painting with Jeanean Songco Martin. Daily excursions to beautiful sites including the Cliffs of Moher and the Aran islands! Evening classes of pennywhistle, print making, lectures, Irish music sessions, pub outings and more!

Times/hours/schedule: $1200* covers room, board, all activities and all ground transportation (including to and from Shannon airport). * "$1200 total if deposit of $400 received by January 15, 2013. After 1/15/13, cost is $1350.

Getting more information

Website: http://karenashbrook.com/Ireland2013.html
Contact: Karen Ashbrook
Email: mail [at] karenashbrook [dot] com

Columbia River Gorge Dulcimer Festival

30 May to 2 June, 2013

Details

Play music you love, learn from top-notch instructors, relax and enjoy the view! Our 4th annual festival's workshops will be led by Nina Zanetti, Robert Force, and Amber and Erin Rogers of Scenic Roots. Workshops range from Fingerpicking for the First Time; to Folk Hymns from America’s Past; to Wellyn & Cornwall; to Ear Training for the Tone Deaf; to Music Business 101. We focus on the mountain dulcimer but welcome other instruments to our jams.

Cost: OVERNIGHT GUEST cost varies depending on lodging you choose. Program Fee $250 Food: 9 meals + snacks $111 Lodging (Choose the type of lodging you prefer) Private Lodging (designed for 1 person) $381 Semi Private (share with 2-3 roommates) $281 Community Lodging (3-4 roommates – bunk style) $181 COMMUTER GUESTS Program Fee $250 Commuter Fee $100 Food: 3 lunches + 3 dinners + snacks $81.75

Getting more information

Website: http://menucha.org/programs/dulcimer-festival
Contact: Scott Crane
Call: 503-695-2243
Email: scott [at] menucha [dot] org

Venue Information

38711 E. Historic Columbia River Highway
Corbett, OR 97019
United States

Directions: Menucha is located on the south side of the Columbia River Gorge, in Corbett, Oregon inside the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Menucha is 30-40 minutes from Portland's airport, bus, and train terminals. Freeways I-84 and I-205 provide easy access by car from all directions. Detailed directions are here: http://menucha.org/about-us/directions.

Other comments: We invite you to check out our Facebook page for more photos and information: https://www.facebook.com/Columbia.River.Gorge.Dulcimer.Festival

Three Rivers Dulcimer Festival

31 May to 2 June, 2013

Details

Fri night dance; Sat workshops on mountain and hammered dulcimer (instructors Jack & Mary Giger, Judson Steinback, Steve Eulberg) & pm concert. Sunday workshop and open jam.

Times/hours/schedule: Fri: 7-10 pm; Sat 9-5:00 & 7-9 pm; Sun 9-3

Cost: 159.24

Getting more information

Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Three-Rivers-Dulcimer-Festival-May-31st-June-2nd-2013/157433747684677
Contact: Judson Steinback
Call: 608-316-5911
Email: Jsteinback35 [at] gmail [dot] com

Venue Information

Myrick Hixon EcoPark, 789 Myrick Park Dr
La Crosse, WI 54601
United States

Directions: Located in central La Crosse near the University of WI-La Crosse campus and the river marsh & walking trails.

Other comments: For details, locate the Three Rivers Dulcimer Festival Facebook site. All workshops located in EcoPark facilities.

CDA June Jam (The tradition continues...)

1 June, 2013

Details

Chipola Dulcimer Association 11th Annual June Jam. All day jam for mountain dulcimer players as well as all other acoustic instruments. Jam is held on the first Saturday in June at the New Salem Baptist Church in Marianna, FL.

Times/hours/schedule: 9:00 am till 4:00 pm(ish)

Cost: Free-- Donations for the use of the building will be accepted but are not required. Bring something to share for the potluck lunch if you can.

Getting more information

Contact: Bill Ming by phone or Fletcher Lipford by email
Call: 850-482-3819
Email: skylersdad [at] directv [dot] net

Venue Information

3478 Kynesville RD (hwy 276)
Marianna, FL 32448
United States

Directions: New Salem Baptist Church is located at 3478 Kynesville RD (hwy 276) about 2 miles south of I-10.
Contact Bill Ming or Fletcher Lipford if you need more details.

Other comments: Chipola Dulcimer Association is a mountain dulcimer group that welcomes all dulcimer players of any playing level. They also welcome hammered dulcimers, autoharps, guitars, and all other acoustic instruments to join them for a day of great music and fellowship in a safe and family friendly environment. Even if you don't play an instrument, you are invited to join us for a day of fun. (Come, be part of the tradition...)

DULCIMERVILLE

3-8 June, 2013

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A 6-day celebration of the mountain dulcimer with great player-teachers, 13-1/4 hr. morning courses and 2-hour elective classes & mini-courses (Tu.-Fri.) for all skill levels, concerts, field trip session, open mike, jams & sing-alongs, spectacular mountain scenery in modern retreat/conference center. More that 200 hours of classes to choose from! Ideal Southern Appalachian Mountains location at the comfortable Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, NC, offers opportunity for participants to have lodging, excellent meals and classes "all under one roof" and right next door to one another. (Less expensive than commuting to and from an event from motel and eating off-campus.) Teaching staff includes Stephen Seifert, Sarah Morgan, Bing Futch, Linda Brockinton, Don Pedi, Lois Hornbostel, Neal & Coleen Walters, Ehukai Teves, Heidi & John Cerrigione, Betty Smith, Paul Andry, Randy Adams, Jessica Comeau, Mike Anderson, Bill Taylor teaching Dulcimer Building (NEW!), and more! Complete details & registration forms up on http://Dulcimerville.com by 1/1/13.

Times/hours/schedule: Arrive by 3pm Mon., 6/3, with events until midnight. Typical Day events to choose from from 9am thru midnight. Sat. morning, 6/8, events from 9am until 1pm.

Cost: Visit http://Dulcimerville.com for participant tuition, non-participant companion fee, on-site housing & meals options.

Getting more information

Website: http://Dulcimerville.com
Contact: Lois Hornbostel
Email: Loisdulc [at] frontier [dot] com

Venue Information

Blue Ridge Assembly, 84 Blue Ridge Circle
Black Mountain, NC 28711
United States

Directions: From NC Interstate 40 take Black Mountain Exit 64. Go South on Route 9 for 1/2 mile. Bear right at for onto Blue Ridge Road for 3/4 mile. Turn left at YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly sign for about 1/2 mile to entrance. Blue Ridge Center up road on left.

Other comments: 27 years of mountain dulcimer event production. Lots of great new classes and fun activities for 2013! Town of Black Mountain (with 2 dulcimer shops and many craft & art shops) is 2 mi. away. Blue Ridge Parkway nearby. Asheville 14 miles. Asheville Airport about 35 minutes away. Neighboring & KOA campgrounds 5-10 mi. away.

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer and Traditional Music Festival

8-9 June, 2013

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An outdoor festival event located in a beautiful, park setting with ponds and a running creek. Camping and biking nearby. Music and food vendors adjacent to stages with concerts and workshops throughout the day. Participants are immersed in non-stop music for two days with an area for families with children to enjoy crafts, games and face painting. Raffle will award many participants with hand-crafted instruments and/or music accessories.

Times/hours/schedule: Coffeehouse: 9:00 AM Saturday Worship Service: 9:00 AM Sunday Concerts and Workshops begin at 10:00 AM and end at 6:00 PM

Cost: Suggested donations are posted at the gate.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.gebharddulcimer.org/
Contact: Steve Karlovsky
Call: 630-915-4915
Email: steve [at] karlovsky [dot] com

Venue Information

Gebhard Woods State Park, Route 6
Morris, IL 60450
United States

Directions: From Illinois Route 80 take the Morris exit (Route 47) south. Follow to Route 6 and follow signs to park entrance.

Other comments: An outdoor festival event located in a beautiful, park setting with ponds and a running creek. Camping and biking nearby. Music and food vendors adjacent to stages with concerts and workshops throughout the day. Participants are immersed in non‑stop music for two days with an area for families with children to enjoy crafts, games and face painting. Raffle will award many participants with hand‑crafted instruments and/or music accessories.

Scenic Roots Is Coming To Phoenix!!!

8 June, 2013

Details

Join us for a great day of dulcimer fun when Amber and Erin of Scenic Roots visits Phoenix for the very first time. This will be a single day of workshops and evening concert. 10am- Ear Training for the Tone Deaf LUNCH BREAK 1pm- Right Hand Master Class 3pm- Jam Session Skills 101 **All workshops are Intermediate level** Evening Concert at 6pm You don't want to miss this...Scenic Roots is awesome!

Times/hours/schedule: Workshops start at 10:00am and run until late afternoon. Evening concert starts at 6:00pm. Lunch and dinner provided FREE!!!

Cost: Tickets: $20 one class $35 two classes $50 for three classes Evening concert is by donation. Lunch and dinner provided FREE!!!

Getting more information

Website: http://www.desertdulcimers.com
Contact: Steve and Debbie Kenny
Call: 602-375-2462
Email: phxkennys [at] yahoo [dot] com

Venue Information

7535 North 21st Place
Phoenix, AZ 85020
United States

Directions: In North Central Phoenix. Probably best to Mapquest address or call ahead for directions.

Other comments: We guarantee everyone will have a great time!

KENTUCKY MUSIC WEEK

9-14 June, 2013

Details

Kentucky Music Week, in historic Bardstown, KY, offers a full five days of instruction in both mountain and hammered dulcimer, vocal classes, ukulele, guitar, banjo, mandolin, crafts and much, much more! KMW instructors are top name artists. Evening events include instructor concerts, open stage opportunities, and lots of jams including campground jam, motel jams, and Mardi Gras finale' jam! Classes held in air-conditioned school on one floor with close-up parking. 175 class choices this year plus bonus afternoon workshops, and over 50 instructors on staff. Visit our web site for detailed information - www.kentuckymusicweek.com .

Times/hours/schedule: Sunday, June 9, Check in and final registration 5:00-10:00 PM Welcome Party & Jam - 7:00 PM - ? Monday through Friday - Class Schedule: Session One 9:00 - 10:00 AM Session Two 10:30 - 11:30 AM Lunch Break 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Session Three 1:00 - 2:00 PM Afternoon Bonus Workshops 2:05 - 2:40 PM Session Four 2:45 - 3:45 PM Session Five 4:00 - 5:00 PM Supper Break 5:00 - 7:00 PM Evening activities begin usually about 7:30 and end about 9:30 Jams every night!

Cost: Four or Five Classes each day for 5 days Total - $275.00 Three Classes each day for 5 days Total - $240.00 One or Two Classes each day for 5 days Total - $200.00 Kids Camp $150.00 Accompanying Adult $50.00 Non-Participant $100.00 Motels vary in cost - see web site under Lodging. Lunches at the school $40 for the five days. Plenty of restaurants throughout Bardstown.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.kentuckymusicweek.com
Contact: Nancy Barker / Corbin Barker
Call: 502-348-5237
Email: info [at] kentuckymusicweek [dot] com

Venue Information

Nelson County High School
Bardstown, KY 40004
United States

Directions: See map on our web site. School, motels, and campgrounds are listed under Lodging Map.

Other comments: A wonderful week is planned full of music classes, jammin', making new friends and seeing old ones again in one of the most beautiful towns in America - Bardstown, KY.

Coshocton Dulcimer Days Festival, Roscoe Village, Coshocton, OH

14-16 June, 2013

Details

This year marks the 39th consecutive dulcimer festival held in Coshocton! Main components are workshops, headliners’ concerts, Mid-East Regional Mountain Dulcimer and Hammered Dulcimer Championships, mini-concerts, and jam sessions. HEADLINERS: Bing Futch and Dana Hamilton/David Lindsey All events occur within the historic canal town of Roscoe Village; workshops are held in classrooms of Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) as well as the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum. Headliners concert is held at Roscoe Village United Methodist Church. Workshops offered include: mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, guitar, bowed psaltery, banjo, mandolin, pennywhistle, autoharp, and drums.

Times/hours/schedule: Friday, June 14: 1-10 p.m. Saturday, June 15: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday, June 16: 10 a.m. Sunday: Mid-East Regional Dulcimer Championship competitions begin at noon

Cost: No admission charge, free parking. Each workshop costs $15.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.coshoctondulcimerdays.com/
Contact: Louise Cardenzana
Call: 740-545-6265
Email: coshoctondulcimerdays [at] gmail [dot] com

Venue Information

600 N. Whitewoman Street
Coshocton, OH 43812
United States

Directions: Roscoe Village is adjacent to US 36 and OH 16, 83, and 541 in Coshocton

Other comments: The 2012 Mountain and Hammered Dulcimer National Champions were winners at the Mid-East Regional competition held at Coshocton Dulcimer Days last year! Go the website for more details about restaurants, overnight accommodations, area attractions, and other activities on the schedule.

Maine Fiddle Camp

16-21 June, 2013

Details

Maine Fiddle Camp isn't just for fiddles! Pam Weeks will teach mountain dulcimer at this rustic multi-generational camp in the Maine woods. All levels welcome!

Times/hours/schedule: Camp starts Sunday, June 16 at 5pm, ends Friday, June 21 at 3pm.

Cost: $400.00 per week per camper includes tuition, meals, and bunk/tent site. $350.00 for each additional family member

Getting more information

Website: http://www.mainefiddle.org
Contact: Doug Protsik
Call: 207-443-5411
Email: protsik [at] gwi [dot] net

Venue Information

Camp NEOFA Rd.
Montville, ME
United States

Other comments: You may also contact Pam Weeks directly about the class at pam@pamweeks.com or 207-666-3709.

The 32nd Northeast Dulcimer Symposium

22-29 June, 2013

Details

NDS is a quiet spot surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains and lovely Blue Mountain Lake where students have a full week with one teacher to concentrate on tunes and techniques for their chosen instrument: Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, or Fiddle (and sometimes Banjo or Guitar). Or, they may select to build a special version of the Bear Meadow Mountain Dulcimer under the tutelage of Dwain Wilder. Accommodations are housekeeping cabins at Curry's Cottages and rooms in the Blue Mountain Lake Inn. Accommodations are clean, comfortable and a bit rustic. We are, after all, in the middle of the largest wild area east of the Mississippi. All facilities have electricity, hot and cold running water, and heat. Linens and towels are provided.

Times/hours/schedule: Picture Classes run from Sunday morning through Friday noon. Mornings are usually spent in class with the student's primary instructor. Class start and end times are negotiated with the instructor and typically last between three and four hours (with breaks). In the afternoons instructors offer private lessons although this is up to the students and their instructors. Some classes are scheduled in the afternoon so participants can study their primary instrument and do an elective or two! Other classes and workshops occur on an ad hoc basis depending on the interests of the participants.

Cost: Cost varies depending on options selected. See the website for specific information: http://www.nedulcimer.org/register.html

Getting more information

Website: http://www.nedulcimer.org/index.html
Contact: David Moore
Email: nds2012 [at] nedulcimer [dot] org

Venue Information

Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812
United States

Directions: In the heart of the Adirondacks, approximately 90 miles NE from Utica and approximately 90 Miles NW from Albany, on NY Route 28.

Other comments: A formal concert is always part of the symposium and is held at the Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts. Admission to the event is included in the symposium fees for participants and companions. The general public also is invited (not free). Several jams, based on group interest, occur during the week. In past years we've had fast jams, slow jams, singing jams, and percussion jams. Watch for some "all-camp" workshops in the evenings too. A student "coffee house" is held Thursday evening. Informal musical gatherings also occur throughout the week on the cabin and inn porches, living areas, and on the beach at Curry's Cottages.

Portage Dulcimer Day

29 June, 2013

Details

Portage Dulcimer Day with Bing Futch, Guy & Sharrie George. Rather informal gathering of adhoc workshops on Moutain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Penny Whistle, Ukuele, Steel Drum and more.

Times/hours/schedule: Workshops 10am - 5pm Concert 7pm

Cost: Workshops around $25 paid directly to the instructors.

Getting more information

Website: http://jttaylor.net/?page_id=137
Contact: JT Taylor
Call: 814-525-4512
Email: jt [at] jttaylor [dot] net

Venue Information

Crichton McCormick Park
Portage, PA 15946
United States

Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas

30 June to 6 July, 2013

Details

Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas is a mountain dulcimer camp held at beautiful Wallowa Lake in the high country of northeast Oregon. We have morning intensive classes at all levels, afternoon electives, time off to explore the scenic area, and evening activities. Instructors this year are Aaron O’Rourke, Dave Haas, Heidi Muller and Bob Webb.

Times/hours/schedule: 5:00 pm Sunday, June 30 to 11:00 am Sat., July 6

Cost: $295 student registration till March 31, then $325 $85 for non-participants Meal plans and lodging choices listed on website

Getting more information

Website: http://www.wvmusicalliance.org/dulcimer-week-in-the-wallowas/
Contact: Heidi Muller
Call: 304-382-9422
Email: blueheron29 [at] gmail [dot] com

Venue Information

Wallowa Lake Camp
Joseph, OR 97846
United States

Directions: From I-84, go east on Hwy 82 to Wallowa Lake. From the north, come south on WA-129 and OR-3 to Enterprise, then continue east on Hwy 82.
Closest airport Lewiston, ID - also Pasco, WA and Boise, ID
Six hrs drive from Portland; four hrs from Boise

HOTAfest 2113 (Heart of the Arts Folk Music & Art Festival

12-14 July, 2013

Details

A wonderful weekend of learning, sharing, playing, singing, jamming and performing dulcimer, folk and fiddle music in an informal school setting. Presenters concerts, vendors, jams, workshops, dances, instrument swap, instrument storage. Bluegrass, Gospel, Old-Time, Country, Folk and Contra Dance music. Handicap accessible.

Times/hours/schedule: 1:00 pm Friday to 1:00 Sunday

Cost: Early Bird weekend pass before June 7th is $65. Beginning June 7th, weekend pass is $75. Food and lodging not included. Weekend meal package $55 (5 meals). Tent camping $12/night, RV camping $24/night with shower access. No hookups.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.hotafest.com
Contact: Titusville Council on the Arts
Call: 814 -827-2381 (Tu-Th 9 am - 1:30 pm
Email: tca [at] zoominternet [dot] net

Venue Information

Titusville Middle School, 415 Water St.
Titusville PA, PA 16354
United States

Dulcimer U Summer Week

14-19 July, 2013

Details

A week long mountain dulcimer event on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Staff to include Janita Baker, Sue Carpenter, Madeline MacNeil, Gary Gallier, Ralph Lee Smith, Lorinda Jones, Anne Lough, Joe Collins, Sarah Morgan, Jim Miller, Bob Magowan, Marsha Harris, Larry & Elaine Conger.

Times/hours/schedule: Morning sessions from 8:30 to noon each day. Afternoon electives start at 1:00 PM each afternoon.

Cost: Tuition $325 Dorm & Meals $289 (double occupancy) $339 (single occupancy)

Getting more information

Website: http://www.wcu.edu/5046.asp
Contact: Bobby Hensley - Associate Director of Continuing Education
Call: 828-227-7397
Email: hensley [at] email [dot] wcu [dot] edu

Venue Information

Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
United States

Directions: From Asheville, NC and points east: Follow I-40 West to Exit 27 (Highway 74 West). Follow Highway 74 West to Exit 85 in Sylva. At third light turn left onto Highway 107 South. Follow Highway 107 South to campus.

From Knoxville, TN and points west: From I-40 East, take Exit 27 to Highway 74 West. Follow Highway 74 to Exit 85 in Sylva. At third light turn left onto Highway 107 South. Follow Highway 107 South to campus.

From Charlotte, NC: From I-85 South, exit onto Highway 74 West towards Shelby. Follow Highway 74 West to I-26 West to Asheville. In Asheville, exit left onto I-40 West. Follow directions above from Asheville.

From Atlanta, GA: From I-85 North, exit left onto I-985. I-985 will turn into GA 365 and will then merge with 441 North. Follow 441 North to Dillsboro, NC. At the light in Dillsboro, turn right onto Business 23. Follow Business 23 through Dillsboro and Sylva to Highway 107 South intersection. Go straight through intersection and follow Highway 107 South to campus.

Other comments: All activities, including lodging, workshops, evening concerts, jam sessions and vendor area will be held inside Blue Ridge Hall & Conference Center at the center of campus. Meals take place next door in the Courtyard Dining Hall. All facilities are 100% handicapped accessible. Volunteers will be available on the day of your arrival to help with luggage and getting settled into rooms.

The Mountain Arts Gathering

14-20 July, 2013

Details

Traditional/folk music camp located on the beautiful lakeshore campus of Paul Smith's College in New York's Adirondack mountains. Staff includes Ken Kolodner (hammered dulcimer), Brad Kolodner (banjo), Sue Grim (mountain dulcimer, harp), Grey Larsen (flute, whistle, fiddle, concertina), Pete Sutherland (fiddle), John Kirk (mandolin, fiddle), Lissa Sneckenberger (fiddle), Bethany Waickman (guitar), Cindy Kallet (vocals, guitar), Chris Turner (harmonica) and many more. The Mountain Arts Gathering fosters a vibrant and welcoming community for musicians of all ability levels in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere that allows all participants to enjoy a week full of fun, fellowship, and great music-making. The Gathering offers workshops, jams, performances, and an easy sense of community, all in a clean, intimate setting overlooking Lower St. Regis Lake and St. Regis Mountain.

Times/hours/schedule: All day workshops, Monday through Friday, with evening jams, concerts, contra dance.

Cost: Wide range of pricing includes drop-in workshops for $40; $100 for day pass; $690 for off-site meal discount; $890 for double with meals and all facilities; $1090 for single

Getting more information

Website: http://www.mountainartsgathering.com/
Contact: Kary
Call: (518) 578-8409
Email: mountainarts [at] mountainartsgathering [dot] com

Venue Information

P.O. Box 158
Paul Smiths, NY 12970
United States

Other comments: This is a super fun small and relaxed music camp that runs at the same time as a "woodsmen" camp with axe throwing, log rolling etc!!

Evart, MI Three-Day Intensive with Stephen Seifert

15-17 July, 2013

Details

See website.

Getting more information

Website: http://stephenseifert.com/index.php/25-news/events/385-2013-evart-mi-three-day-intensive
Contact: Stephen Seifert
Email: stephenseifert [at] gmail [dot] com

Venue Information

Evart, MI
United States

Bayou City Old Time Music and Dulcimer Festival

25-27 July, 2013

Details

The only old time music and dulcimer festival in S.E.Texas at this time. great headliners and teachers like: Steve Bing (fiddle), Peggy Carter (hammer and mountain dulcimer), Steve Sefeirt mountain dulcimer), Margaret Wright (mountain dulcimer),Lloyd Wright (mountain dulcimer),Ann Norris (autoharp), Brian Turner(guitar),Steve and Sheryl Hartz (fiddle,banjo, mandolin), James Patterson (guitar) and many more

Times/hours/schedule: Registration begins at 12:00 on Thursday July, 25- classes will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday and at 9:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Cost: Thursday, Friday & Saturday - Player $65, ( Includes Concerts ) Thursday, Friday & Saturday - NonPlayer - $45 ( Includes Concerts ) Thursday Single Day - Player $20 ( Includes Concert ) Thursday Single Day - NonPlayer $10 ( Includes Concert ) Friday or Saturday Single Day - Player $35 ( Includes Concert ) Friday or Saturday Single Day - NonPlayer $25 ( Includes Concert ) Extra concert tickets: $10 per person, per night Thursday night old time gospel concert is free

Getting more information

Website: http://bayoucitymusicfest.com/
Contact: Gordon and Sandy White
Call: (281) 449-1632
Email: gswhite [at] hal-pc [dot] org

Venue Information

First Baptist Church North Houston 4422 Lauder Road
Houston, TX
United States

Directions: From I-45
Exit onto Beltway 8 heading east and proceed to JFK Blvd and exit. Turn right onto JFK and go about 2 miles to Lauder Rd, turn left and First Baptist Church North Houston will be on your right.

From US 59
Take Lauder Rd exit and head west about 1.5 miles. First Baptist Church North Houston will be on your left just before you reach the traffic light at JFK Blvd.

Other comments: Lodging is available close by. Hilton Garden Inn 15400 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Houston, TX 77032 A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the festival rate of $80. + tax. To book, call the hotel directly at 281-449-4148 and mention the festival while booking. A 48 hour cancellation notice is required.

Tull Glazener Dulcimer Workshop

27 July, 2013

Details

Mountain Dulcimer workshop taught by Tull Glazener . Workshop classes are: Learning to Play in Other Keys (capo required). Intermediate to advanced levels. Two Ensemble Classes with completely different music for each. For all levels, beginner to advanced players.

Times/hours/schedule: 10:00 - 11:30 Playing in Other Keys 12:30 - 2:00 Ensemble I 2:15 - 3:45 Ensemble II 4:00 - 4:30 Concert by Tull

Cost: $20 for any one class, $40 for any two classes, $50 for all three classes. Cash or checks payable to Tull Glazener.

Getting more information

Contact: Julia Poor
Call: 765-762-5556
Email: poverty1.2 [at] gmail [dot] com

Venue Information

Warren County Learning Center/Library , 26 E. 2nd St.
Williamsport, IN 47993
United States

Directions: Williamsport, IN is east of the Illinois line on SR 28.
It is west of Attica, IN, on SR 28.
The Learning Center is directly across the street (SR 28) from the Warren County Courthouse.

Other comments: Please bring a sack lunch. Beverages and snacks will be furnished by the Wabash River Strings & Things Club. *Williamsport has the highest consecutive waterfall in the state of Indiana, and is located on the Wabash River.

Gateway Dulcimer Music Festival

9-12 August, 2013

Getting more information

Website: http://www.gatewaydulcimer.org/

Venue Information

National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows
Belleville, IL

Redwood Dulcimer Day

10 August, 2013

Details

A full day of mountain dulcimer workshops, an evening concert, an idyllic setting in the Santa Cruz hills overlooking the northern California coast. Workshops designed for mountain dulcimer players of all levels from beginner to advanced. The guest artist this year is the multi-instrumentalist Karen Mueller. Other instructors will likely include RDD "resident instructors" Neal Hellman, Peter Tommerup, Ron Beardslee, and DJ Hamouris.

Times/hours/schedule: Workshop doors open 9:00 AM. Concert starts at 7:30 PM

Cost: Workshop: $50 (advance registration), $60 (at the door). Dinner included. Concert: suggested $15 ($12 students)

Getting more information

Website: http://redwooddulcimerday.com/index.html
Contact: Dusty Turtle
Email: dustyturtle [at] gmail [dot] com

Venue Information

221 Thunderbird Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
United States

Directions: RDD is now being held at the Aptos Community United Methodist Church.

Duet Dulcimer Retreat

23-24 August, 2013

Details

The 8th annual Duet Dulcimer Retreat will be hosted by Larry & Elaine Conger at beautiful Montgomery Bell State Park near Dickson, Tennessee. All activities, including lodging, workshops and meals will take place inside the Montgomery Bell Inn.

Times/hours/schedule: Workshops begin Friday evening after dinner and continue throughout the day on Saturday, culminating with a music sharing circle on Saturday night.

Cost: $95 if registered before July 23 - $105 thereafter

Getting more information

Website: http://www.LarryConger.com
Contact: Larry Conger
Call: 731-644-3110
Email: dulcimerican [at] aol [dot] com

Venue Information

Montgomery Bell State Park Inn
Burns, TN 37029
United States

Directions: Montgomery Bell State Park is located just off U.S. Highway 70 approximately 40 miles west of Nashville, Tennessee.

Other comments: All workshops will be geared toward the advancing beginner/intermediate level mountain dulcimer player. A flyer can be downloaded by click on this link https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/93598774/Duet%20Dulcimer%20Retreat%202013.pdf

Hammered Dulcimer Chord Camp

9-12 September, 2013

Details

Intimate and intensive Hammered Dulcimer chording workshops with Jon Weinberg held on Cape Cod. See website for details...

Cost: Rough average of $1000 for instruction, 5 nights lodging, and all meals. Can be significanlly reduced depending upon your room choice and/or if you wish to share a room with a friend. See website for details.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.jonweinberg.com/ChordCamp
Contact: Jon Weinberg
Email: jon [at] jonweinberg [dot] com

Venue Information

Old Sea Pines Inn, 2553 Main Street,
Brewster, MA 02631
United States

Directions: On route 6A in Brewster, just west of Nickerson State Park

9th Annual Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreat: Week #1 Intermediate

15-21 September, 2013

Details

Spend a week in Sandbridge, Virginia at a terrific beach house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This is an intensive hammered dulcimer workshop in a wonderfully relaxing and supportive environment. Workshop topics and daily schedule will be determined through discussions of participants with Ken prior to the workshop. Week #1 is for intermediate level players

Times/hours/schedule: • A minimum of approximately 5-6 hours of daily group instruction • Informal instruction • Evening instructional sessions (depending on energy levels) • Lots of time for jamming • Written music for all unarranged and arranged versions for all tunes. • A summary DVD for a small additional cost ($35-$45) • Dolphin-watching breaks • Fabulous dinners prepared by our chef • Sunday night crab feast • Lots of beach time! It is typically warm enough to swim in the ocean. • Wide range of dulcimers available for those who are flying in (Masterworks, Dusty Strings, Blanton, Rick Thum)

Cost: $995: Private room (Sunday-Friday nights), meals (Sunday dinner-Friday lunch) and workshop tuition Bring your non-playing spouse to share your room for $375, which includes meals. Share a room with another participant: $835 (each person). The room sharing discount is ONLY available for two persons who are taking the workshop and elect to share a room. It does not apply for those bringing a non-participant guest/spouse.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.sandbridgedulcimer.com/
Contact: Ken Kolodner
Call: 410-746-8387
Email: kenkolodner [at] aol [dot] com

Venue Information

3113 Sandfiddler Rd
Sandbridge, VA 23456
United States

Mountain Dulcimer Festival

15 September, 2013

Details

Every year, The Mountain Dulcimer Association, Huntsville, AL, sponsors this festival at the Burritt on the Mountain.The festival opens on Sunday at 9:00 AM with jamming. Open-stage performances begin at 1:00 PM and last until about 4:00 PM in the Trillium Room. The event is free to the public, although donations are encouraged.

Times/hours/schedule: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cost: Free

Getting more information

Website: http://www.hsvmda.com/dulcimer-festival
Contact: Ron Zuckerman
Email: hsvmda2009 [at] gmail [dot] com

Venue Information

3101 Burritt Drive
Huntsville, AL 35801
United States

Directions: From I-65 (North or South) take Exit 340 to Huntsville I-565 (Highway 20) headed East. Travel approximately 17 miles to exit 17B (Governors Drive) and continue east for 7 miles. Turn left at Monte Sano Boulevard (at the top of the mountain) and look for the Museum entrance on left.

72 West (from Scottsboro) take Highway 72 West to I-565 West. From I-565 take exit 19B (US-231/Memorial Parkway). Merge onto South Memorial Parkway and exit at Governors Drive. Turn left onto Governors Drive/US-431 and continue East for 4 miles. Turn left at Monte Sano Boulevard (at the top of the mountain) and look for the Museum entrance on left.

431 North (from Guntersville) take 431 North. Turn right at Monte Sano Boulevard (at the top of the mountain) and look for the Museum entrance on left.

Memphis Dulcimer & Folk Gathering

20-21 September, 2013

Details

Two days of workshops, concerts, jams, vendors. Guest Artist concert on Friday night, $10. Lee Cagle, Don Pedi, Joe Collins, Rick Thum, Guy & Sharrie George, Ilace Mears, Jess Dickinson, Doug Felt. Second Baptist Church, 4680 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38117. Details and registration info available at www.LeeCagleDulcimers.com or call Lee Cagle, 901-877-7763.

Times/hours/schedule: See schedule at www.LeeCagleDulcimers.com

Cost: Details at www.LeeCagleDulcimers.com

Getting more information

Website: http://www.LeeCagleDulcimers.com
Contact: Lee Cagle
Call: 901-877-7763
Email: Lee [at] LeeCagleDulcimers [dot] com

Venue Information

4680 Walnut Grove Road
Memphis, TN
United States

9th Annual Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreat: Week #2 Intermediate/advanced

29 September to 5 October, 2013

Details

Spend a week in Sandbridge, Virginia at a terrific beach house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This is an intensive hammered dulcimer workshop in a wonderfully relaxing and supportive environment for intermediate/advanced. Workshop topics and daily schedule will be determined through discussions of participants with Ken prior to the workshop. Likely topics include arranging, accompaniment, application of chord theory, improvisation and much more.

Times/hours/schedule: A minimum of approximately 5-6 hours of daily group instruction • Informal instruction • Evening instructional sessions (depending on energy levels) • Lots of time for jamming • Written music for all unarranged and arranged versions for all tunes. • A summary DVD for a small additional cost ($35-$45) • Dolphin-watching breaks • Fabulous dinners prepared by our chef • Sunday night crab feast • Lots of beach time! It is typically warm enough to swim in the ocean. • Wide range of dulcimers available for those who are flying in (Masterworks, Dusty Strings, Blanton, Rick Thum)

Cost: $995: Private room (Sunday-Friday nights), meals (Sunday dinner-Friday lunch) and workshop tuition Bring your non-playing spouse to share your room for $375, which includes meals. Share a room with another participant: $835 (each person). The room sharing discount is ONLY available for two persons who are taking the workshop and elect to share a room. It does not apply for those bringing a non-participant guest/spouse.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.sandbridgedulcimer.com/index.html
Contact: Ken Kolodner
Call: 410-746-8387
Email: kenkolodner [at] aol [dot] com

Venue Information

3113 Sandfiddler Rd
Sandbridge, VA 23456
United States

Nutmeg Dulcimer Festival -- 10th Annual

4-5 October, 2013

Details

Mountain & hammered dulcimers, and more. Traditional & contemporary music.

Times/hours/schedule: Friday workshops begin 3:30pm, concert 7:30pm. Saturday activities begin 9:00am, concert 7:30pm.

Cost: Adults $65 in advance, $72 at the door. Students $30. Concert tickets available in advance or at the door.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.NutmegDulcimer.com
Contact: Sam Edelston
Call: 203-661-0503
Email: info [at] NutmegDulcimer [dot] com

Venue Information

168 Broad Street (Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church)
Milford, CT 06460
United States

Directions: Near I-95, I-91, and Merritt / Wilbur Cross Parkways.

Full directions at http://www.NutmegDulcimer.com/map.htm

Other comments: Featured artists: Rick Thum, Steve Eulberg, and -- to celebrate Nutmeg's 10th year -- founder/chair Sam Edelston. Over 50 workshops on all styles of music, from the most traditional to cutting-edge. 2 concerts. Vendors. Lunch/dinner available on-site. Restaurants & motels nearby.

19th Annual Harvest Festival of Dulcimers

5-6 October, 2013

Details

Southern California Dulcimer Heritage presents its 19th annual Harvest Festival of Dulcimers, Saturday, October 5, 2013, at the Culver Palms United Methodist Church; 4464 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City, CA, from 9 am to 8 pm. PLUS master classes on Sunday, October 6. The 11:30 am concert is free and open to the public, in addition to the ticketed twilight concert at 6 PM. Featured performers and teachers will be SAM RIZETTA on hammered dulcimer and TULL GLAZENER on mountain dulcimer. Dulcimer workshops will be held for all levels, plus classes on other folk instruments. Food, music vendors' products, and informal and planned jams will all be available at the festival. Sam and Tull will give master classes in Orange County on Sunday, October 6, 11am - 3pm.

Times/hours/schedule: 9 AM to 8 PM (or thereabouts) on Saturday, Oct. 5 Early afternoon master classes on Sunday, Oct. 6

Cost: There are many different ticket options - please see www.scdh.org for details. Saturday noon concert is free!

Getting more information

Website: http://www.scdh.org/
Contact: Bobbi Adler
Call: 714-534–2855
Email: dulcimer [at] scdh [dot] org

Venue Information

4464 Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230
United States

Directions: Just East of I-405 on Sepulveda Boulevard
A bit South of I-10 (Santa Monica Fwy)
A bit North of Hwy 90 (Marina Fwy)
Culver City is between Los Angeles and Santa Monica

Other comments: Teaching workshops held all day long on how to play both types of dulcimer, plus classes on other folk instruments, and an evening (6 PM) concert of the featured performers. There will also be food and musical vendors, and musicians young and old will be around the grounds, jamming and singing.

9th Annual Sandbridge Hammered Dulcimer Retreat: Week #3 Advanced

6-12 October, 2013

Details

Spend a week in Sandbridge, Virginia at a terrific beach house overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This is an intensive hammered dulcimer workshop in a wonderfully relaxing and supportive environment. Workshop topics and daily schedule will be determined through discussions of participants with Ken prior to the workshop. Likely topics include arranging, accompaniment, application of chord theory, improvisation and much more.

Times/hours/schedule: • A minimum of approximately 5-6 hours of daily group instruction • Informal instruction • Evening instructional sessions (depending on energy levels) • Lots of time for jamming • Written music for all unarranged and arranged versions for all tunes. • A summary DVD for a small additional cost ($35-$45) • Dolphin-watching breaks • Fabulous dinners prepared by our chef • Sunday night crab feast • Lots of beach time! It is typically warm enough to swim in the ocean. • Wide range of dulcimers available for those who are flying in (Masterworks, Dusty Strings, Blanton, Rick Thum)

Cost: $995: Private room (Sunday-Friday nights), meals (Sunday dinner-Friday lunch) and workshop tuition. Bring your non-playing spouse to share your room for $375, which includes meals. Share a room with another participant: $835 (each person). The room sharing discount is ONLY available for two persons who are taking the workshop and elect to share a room. It does not apply for those bringing a non-participant guest/spouse.

Getting more information

Website: http://www.sandbridgedulcimer.com/
Contact: Ken Kolodner
Call: 410-746-8387
Email: kenkolodner [at] aol [dot] com

Venue Information

3113 Sandfiddler Rd
Sandbridge, VA
United States

Winter Creek Reunion Dulcimer & Acoustic Music Festival

10-13 October, 2013

Details

2013 Headliners: Guy George Joe Collins Betty Scott Cathy Barton Dave Para Jim & Suzanne Hale Thursday specialty classes in MD, HD, AH Friday & Saturday FREE workshops and concerts Updated information on facebook pages: Winter Creek Reunion Dulcimer Festival and at Red River Valley Dulcimer Club

Cost: Thursday specialty classes - $30.00 for 3hours 1p - 4p - paid directly to the instructor hammer dulcimer - Guy George mountain dulcimer - Joe Collins autoharp - Betty Scott* Not intended for beginners *Ms. Scott will consider beginners for her class

Getting more information

Website: http://www.rrvdc.com
Contact: Lynda Bowers
Call: 215-622-6394
Email: rrvdc.ok [at] gmail [dot] com

Venue Information

654 Acorn Lane
Bennington, OK 74723
United States

Other comments: on site concessions Vendors Galore! Friday and Saturday evening meals support the festival

Red Hill Music Festival

12 October, 2013

Details

The 8th annual event features mountain and hammered dulcimer, Irish whistle, ukulele and guitar workshops. Free Concert starts at 3:00

Times/hours/schedule: Classes begin at 9:00 am Central.

Cost: $20 in advance. $25 at the door. Students under 18-free

Getting more information

Website: http://rhdulcimers.com
Contact: Jerry Pacholski
Call: 618-928-1507
Email: jerrypacholski [at] frontier [dot] com

Venue Information

United Methodist Church 300 S Christy
Sumner, IL 62466
United States

Directions: Take Rt 50 20 miles west of Vincennes, In or 12 miles east of Olney Il to Alt 250 Sumner exit. Enter Sumner on Christy Ave and go 5 blocks south

Other comments: Instructors include Tull Glazener, Aubrey Atwater, Pam Bowman, Doug Hawf and Conrad Shiba . Others may be added.

Butch Ross Comes Home

23 November, 2013

Details

Western Pennsylvania native Butch Ross returns to the DuBois area to present a workshop or two and an evening concert.

Times/hours/schedule: TBA

Cost: TBA

Getting more information

Contact: Ginny Schott
Email: ginnyschott [at] gmail [dot] com

Venue Information

Christ Lutheran Church
DuBois, PA 15801
United States

Other comments: This event is still in the planning stages. More information will be posted when available.