Outdoor Festival Guide 2008

July 9-12, Moondance Jam Classic Rock Festival
Walker, MN
Big Brother & the Holding Company, Boz Scaggs, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Poison, Great White, Gear Daddies, George Thorogood & the Destroyers, Styx, The Guess Who
http://www.moondancejam.com/index.html

July 10-13, Effit Fest
Whispering Pines Campground, Osseo, WI
Eff’d Up, Eyedea & Abilities, Fat Maw Rooney, Heiruspecs, God Johnson, Down Lo & Deploi, The Crest, Heatbox, Stealin’ Strings, Kanser, Dred I Dread, Hecatomb, Ill Chemistry, Unity...the Band, The Hill Climbers, Irie Sol, Fat C, Max Power and the Feedback, Colfax, Plus 20 more bands in the fest tavern!
http://www.effitfest.com

July 10-13, Winnipeg Folk Festival
Birds Hill Provincial Park, northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
This is the largest music event of its kind in North America: 4 days, 7 stages, and over 90 acts. Besides all the music, there are craft markets, international foods, and special programs for kids and the whole family. (204) 231-0096
http://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca

July 18-20, Deep Blues Festival
Washington County Fairgrounds, Lake Elmo, Minn.
Charlie Parr, Richard Johnston, Th’ Legendary Shack*Shakers, Bob Log III, Elmo Williams & Hezekiah Early, Black Diamond Heavies, Scott H. Biram, Black-Eyed Snakes, Dex Romweber Duo, Scissormen, T-Model Ford, Pat MacDonald, Possessed By Paul James, Silver Lion’s 20-20, Buffalo Killers, Left Lane Cruiser, Juke Joint Duo featuring Cedric Burnside and Lightnin’ Malcolm, Hillstomp, Tarbox Ramblers, The Moaners, Pearlene, American Relay, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, Mudlow, Jawbone, Honkeyfinger, Patrick Sweany, GravelRoad, Boogaloosa Prayer, Black Smokers, .357 String Band, Those Poor Bastards, John Schooley, Smokestack and the Foothill Fury, Pure Country Gold, Cicada Omega, The BirdDogs, Illinois John Fever, The Dead Or Alives, CuzN Wildweed, Blues Boy Jag, Luther The Devil
http://www.deepbluesfestival.com

July 18-20, Grand Targhee Americana Fest
Grand Targhee Ski Resort, Alta, WY
Derek Trucks/Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revue, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, The Taj Mahal Trio, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, and many more.
http://www.grandtarghee.com

July 18-19, PERKAPALOOZA
The Yellowstone Perk, Billings, MT
THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR FOR THIS FESTIVAL
Holyfield, Larusso, Bank, The Boats, Crashcult, Automatic Boy, Gundown @ Sundown, The Verity, From Womb To Tomb, Punished, 40oz. Heroes, sixteenpenny, Amine, Van Neyes, Mexican Textbook, Broken Embrace, Mad Mann Polluted, Moments Notice, Miss Me Montana
http://www.perkapalooza.com

July 19, NESTFEST
The Nestor Tavern, Fargo, ND
Formerly called The Party on the Pavement.
God Johnson, Down Lo, Deploi, WBPN, Sovereign Sect
http://www.thenestortavern.com

July 18-19, Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Festival
Yankton Trail Park in Sioux Falls, SD
Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Jonah Smith, Jonny Lang, Tab Benoit, Taj Mahal, and more.

July 23-26, 10,000 Lakes Festival (10KLF)
Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes, MN
Phil Lesh & Friends, The Flaming Lips, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Mickey Hart Band feat. Steve Kimock & George Porter Jr., Medeski Scofield Martin & Wood, Slightly Stoopid, Dark Star Orchestra, Panjea with Michael Kang, JJ Grey & MOFRO, New Mastersounds, The Wood Brothers, Cornmeal, God Johnson, Extra Golden, Papa Malie,WBPN, The Hue, and more.

July 24-27, Freak Fest
Farm, Platteville, WI
The Gyps,Dan Whitaker and The Shinebenders, Grun Tu Molani,Western Grand,Lady Hard On, Syrup Eddies,Just Another Bird, Tons O’ Clay, Fast Bullets, Go Ahead I’m Listening, Mark Matteson, Throwing Stars, Daddy Burger Swag, Barrie Cole, Jack Regan
http://www.danwhitaker.com/freakfest.html

July 25-26, Babb Fest
Babb, MT (next to Glacier National Park)
Trunk Fulla Funk, Clinton Fearon, Miller Creek, EOTO (featuring Jamie Janover), Souleye and BLVD, Voodoo Horseshoes, Old Union, Ian McDonald, and many more.
http://www.myspace.com/babb_fest

August 1-3, Cosmic Railroad Family Gathering
Camp Rotamer, Janesville, Wis.
Cosmic Railroad, SLM, Sol Spectre, Good Time Camper
http://www.myspace.com/cosmicrailroadfamilygathering

August 1-3, Sioux River Folk Festival
Newton Hills State Park, south of Canton SD
Stairwell Sisters, The Teels, Mat D and the Shamrockers, and Southern Routes (a combo-band of members of Balfa Toujours, The Dirk Powell Band with Riley Baugus, and the Foghorn String Band).
[Dirk Powel and Riley Baugus did music for the film “Cold Mountain”]

August 7-9, WE Fest
Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, and many more
http://www.wefest.com/2008/index.html

August 7-10, John Arcand Fiddle Fest
John Arcand Estate, near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
A celebration of the Metis traditions in music and dance. Seven category fiddle contest, jigging championship, fiddle and jigging workshops. (306) 382-0111
http://www.johnarcandfiddlefest.com

August 7-10, The Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
El Rancho Mañana, Richmond, Minn.
Cadillac Sky, The Stairwell Sisters, Monroe Crossing, The Bag O’Dirt Band, The DitchLilies, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Grasstowne, Mike Seeger, The Dirk Powell Band, Balfa Toujours, Brennan Leigh, Ivory Bridge, Mountain Heart, Sawtooth, Morgans Run, Poor Benny, The Roe Family Singers, and Bill & Kate Isles
http://www.minnesotabluegrass.org/calendar/mbotmf/index.html

August 7-10, Great Woods Festival
Great Woods Park, Beausejour, Manitoba
120-acre park and encampment on the banks of the Brokenhead River. Canned Heat, Eden Brent, Savoy Brown, Root Doctor, Kilowatt, Jason Ricci, Bryan Lee, Gizzae, Zach Maxwell, Clive Ashley, Julian Faith, New Soul. (204) 268-2814,
http://www.greatwoodspark.com

August 8-10, Feel Good Festival
Portage County Fairgrounds, Amherst, WI
Workshops on hula hooping, guitar picking, didgeredoo, ukulele, belly dancing. Friday August 8th is WORLD HOOP DAY! http://www.hooping.org
Ed Danger’s Dangergrass, Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank, Blueheels, My Dear Disco, Reptile Palace Orchestra, Dean McGraw, Sloppy Joe, Bowser, Salt Creek, Que Flavor, Bar Tab Band, Bears Acoustic Honey, Andy Schnieder, Deep Fried Grass, Vinny Bex Dae, Patchwork, Sean Schiel, Patchouli and more!
http://www.feelgoodfestival.org

August 8-9, Magic City Blues Festival
2500 block of Montana Ave, Billings, MT
Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Delbert McClinton, Albert Cummings, Bettye Lavette, Morland & Arbuckle, The Insomniacs, Po’ Henry & Tookie, Cedric Burniside & Lightnin’ Malcolm
http://www.magiccityblues.com

August 8-10, Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival (21st Annual)
Grand Targhee Ski Resort, Alta, MT
Set in the heart of the Grand Tetons
Sam Bush Band, Infamous Stringdusters, Blue Highway, Dan Tyminski Band, Tim O’Brien, Spring Creek, Billy Nershi/Drew Emmitt Band,Sparrow Quartet feat. Abigail Washburn/Bela Fleck/Casey Dreissen/Ben Solle, Darrell Scott Band and more.
http://www.grandtarghee.com

August 15-16, Fargo Blues Festival
Neuman Field, NDSU, Fargo, ND
Joe Bonamassa. Shannon Curfman, Magic Slim & the Teardrops, Tab Benoit, Ana Popovic, Lil’ Bryan & the Travelers. 
http://fargobluesfest.com

August 16-17, Fungus Festival
The Wildlife Refuge , Kansasville, WI
Boney Fingers, Cosmic Railroad, SLM, American Folk, Fungus Garden Reverb , MWB
http://www.myspace.com/thewildliferefuge

August 21-24, FAT FEST
Wabasha, MN, Coffee Mill Ski Resort
Fat Maw Rooney, Chinese Fingertrap, God Johnson, Down Lo, Sci Fi, Secret Circus, and many more national and regional acts TBA!!!
http://www.fatfest.org

August 22-23, Last Ride Blues Festival
Seven Clans Casino, Thief River Falls MN
Coco Montoya, KoKo Taylor, Kenny Neal, Shemekia Coprland, Ron Thompson, Chris Duarte, Blues Crazers, Eric Sardines, and Little Bobby & the Storm

Del 28 de agosto al 7 de septiembre, Encuentro del Mariachi y la Charreria
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Toda la ciudad se dedica al baile y a la musica. Aparte de muchisimo Mariachi, habra verbenas populares, desfiles, Campeonato Nacional del Charro, Certamen de la Embajadora, Orquesta Filarmonica de Jalisco, y misas cantadas en la Catedral de Guadalajara y la Basilica de Zapopan.

August 29-31, Kick’N Up Kountry Festival
Pennington Country Fair Grounds, Thief River Falls MN
Neal McCoy, Ronnie Milsap, Joe Nichols, Lori Morgan, Eagle Creek, Wayne Renn Band, and more.
http://www.kicknupkountry.com

September 4-7, Harvest Festival
Harmony Park, Geneva, MN
Artists to be announced
http://www.wookiefoot.com/HarvestFest/main.cfm

September 5-7, The Cowboy and Hobo Days Music Festival
Crow Wing County Fairground, Brainerd, MN
Traditional & Classic Country, Bluegrass, Folk and Lite/Classic Rock n’ Roll. Artists to be announced. http://www.cactuswillie.net

September 12-13, Kevin & Michelle’s Bluegrass Adventure
Algoma Hunting & Fishing Club, Bruemmerville (Algoma), WI
Frogwater with ‘Lil Rev, Deep Fried Grass, Pike Creek, Oak Street Ramblers, Hand Picked, Thompson Brothers, Poor Man’s Labour, Take Solace, and more TBA.
http://www.realezsites.com/pers/bluegrassadventure

September 12-13, 18th Annual Deadwood Jam
Deadwood SD
This festival was the brainchild of Jon McEuen of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1990.
Lee Boys, The Wallflowers (Jakob Dylan), and many more TBA.
http://agentcooperconcepts.com/deadwoodjam