Upcoming Events

PLEASE NOTE: Events subject to change. Always check the current issue of the KBA newsletter for updates.

Feb 17-18, 2012: KBA Winter Bluegrass Festival

The Twenty Third Annual KBA Winter Bluegrass Show is February 17-18, 2012, Wichita, KS

Click here for details.

Pickin' Picnics - Day Visitors Welcome

We have pickin' picnics weekends from April through October as scheduled below. On Saturday evening there is a picnic potluck dinner at 6:00 PM so be sure to bring a dish to share, your own table service and drink and join in the fun. There are no park fees for day visitors. Note: No picnic in September during Walnut Valley Festival.

2012 Pickin' Picnics: (subject to change - check back later for updates)

______2012______ Location
April 20 - 22 Winfield Fairgrounds, Winfield, KS - Campers Park and Pay at onsite dropbox. KBA Annual Meeting in Red Barn on Saturday evening.
May 18 - 20 Anthony Lake, Anthony, KS. Camping reservations - 620-842-5434
June 15 - 17 John Redmond Reservoir, Riverside East campground, spaces 1-28. Camping reservations toll free 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov
June 22 - 24 Kanopolis Reservoir, KS 30 miles southwest of Salina. Riverside campground. Camping reservations toll free 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov
July 20 - 22 Marion Reservoir, Hillsboro Cove, Sites 25, 27 and 36 through 43 Camping reservations toll free at 877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov
August 17 - 19 Spring Lake, near Halstead, KS - KBA Gospel Show presented by KBA members (sign-up) on Saturday evening.- Camping Reservations Toll-free at 866-935-3443 or www.springlakervresort.com.
September No Picnic - See you at the WVF
October 19 - 21 Winfield Fairgrounds, Winfield, KS - Campers Park and Pay at onsite dropbox.

Contact Kerry Harrison at 316-524-6795 for additional info. As always, call or check your KBA newsletter for the latest information about dates, times and locations.

Monthly Kansas Bluegrass Association Jam

There is a bluegrass jam session the first and third Saturday of each month (except September) at the Immanuel Baptist church in Wichita. These jams are an open informal session (bluegrass, of course) with players of many levels. All are welcome to come to just listen, or bring your instrument and participate at your comfort level.

Immanuel Baptist Church
1415 South Topeka
Wichita, KS
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

2012 Dates:
Saturday, January 21
Saturday, February 4
Saturday, February 18 - No Jam - Come to the KBA Winter Festival
Saturday, March 3
Saturday, March 17
Saturday, April 7
Saturday, April 21
Saturday, May 5
Saturday, May 19
Saturday, June 2
Saturday, June 16
Saturday, July 7
Saturday, July 21
Saturday, August 4
Saturday, August 18
Saturday, September 1 (If Available)
Saturday, September 15
Saturday, October 6
Saturday, October 20
Saturday, November 3
Saturday, November 17
Saturday, December 1
Saturday, December 15

Other dates may be added for 2012 - check the latest newsletter or call Kerry Harrison (316-524-6795) to confirm dates not listed above.

More monthly jams reported by our members

Events Last Updated: 1/9/2012