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Twentieth Annual
KBA Winter Bluegrass Festival
February 20 & 21, 2009

at the Marriott Hotel, Wichita, KS

ENTERTAINMENT | ADMISSION & FESTIVAL EVENTS | JR SHOWCASE
ADVANCE TICKETS | ACCOMMODATIONS | SHOW SCHEDULE



2009 ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP    [back to top]

   Show Schedule  (subject to change without notice).

The Gibson Brothers (Friday only)

the James King Band
(Saturday only)

  Charlie Sizemore Band
(Saturday only)
Lonesome Road
(Friday and Saturday)
Brightwater Junction
 (Fri & Sat)

  Lonesome Traveler
Bluegrass Band

 (Friday & Saturday)


ADMISSION    [back to top]

Admission
Weekend (In Advance)
Weekend (At The Door)
Saturday (All Day)
Friday Evening only
Saturday Evening only
Saturday Afternoon only

 
$40.00
$45.00
$35.00
$25.00
$25.00
$20.00
 
-Children 16 And Under Free With Paid Adult Ticket

-Family members of Junior Showcase participants may get in free to
  see the Junior Showcase - check in at the ticket booth.

Shows Start At:
Friday 6:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM 

Show Schedule (subject to change without notice).

Junior Showcase:
Saturday 4:10 PM
  KIDS - Practice up those tunes and songs and be ready to show your stuff!
  (Click for additional details)

Workshops:
Saturday Morning 9:00 AM
  Great workshops, many of them led by performing band members!

Wristbands Must Be Worn At All Times in the
show area, in all the jam rooms and in all workshops

  -No Alcohol Or Drugs - Violators Will Be Subject To Removal
  -No Refunds
  -No Videotaping In The Concert Area
  -Program Subject To Change Without Notice

Besides the lineup of bands, there will be plenty of good bluegrass jamming in the several jam rooms surrounding the main ballroom show area.  As always, wristbands are REQUIRED to be worn by everyone in all jamming areas, including pickers and watchers.


ADVANCE TICKETS    [back to top]

Advance tickets will be available at several locations around Wichita and surrounding cities through February 6, 2009 (subject to change - call for availability)

Phil Uhlik Music
2160 E Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67214
316-262-2840
Senseny Music
2300 E. Lincoln
Wichita, KS 67211
316-262-1487
Rowan's Flower Shop
207 W. Main
Mulvane, KS 67110
316-777-1091
Damm Music Center
8995 W. Central
Wichita, KS 67212
316-773-9060
E M Shorts Guitars
2525 E Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67211
316-684-6252
Mc Hugh Violin Shop
2726 Boulevard Plaza
Wichita, KS 67211
316-681-2925

For Advance Tickets By Mail
Send self addressed, stamped envelope and Payment To:

    Kansas Bluegrass Association
    207 W. Main
    Mulvane, KS 67110
    316-777-1091
-Check must be received by February 13, 2009


ACCOMMODATIONS  [back to top]

                  

Wichita Marriott Hotel
9100 Corporate Hills Drive
Wichita, KS  67207
Phone: 316-651-0333
Bluegrass Rate: $79 + tax per night (discount reservation deadline 2/13/09)
Indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool sauna, exercise room, cafe, gourmet restaurant, sports bar.
Ample Parking.
DIRECTIONS:
I-35 to Kellogg Exit (Highway 54);
Go East to Webb Road, 3rd driveway north, on the left-hand side


-For Further Information:
Kerry Harrison 316-524-6795
Rochelle Needham 316-744-0520
Mike Whitman 316-529-2379

 

(c) 2008-2009 Kansas Bluegrass Association