The 5th Annual StringTime in the Smokies Bluegrass and Americana concert series, co-sponsored by the City of Pigeon Forge and WDVX radio, returns to Pigeon Forge Aug. 10-12. The weekend kicks off on Friday with a special noontime concert from Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson & Buell at Walden's Landing in Pigeon Forge.
Entertainment, sponsored by Accommodations by Sunset Cottage, will continue beginning at 7 p.m. at Old Mill Square with performances by The Hackensaw Boys, Jack Pearson and William Howse.
On Saturday and Sunday, the activities continue at Patriot Park. Performances on Saturday will feature the Tony Rice & Peter Rowan Quartet and King Wilkie, and taking the stage on Sunday will be the Claire Lynch Band, Grasstowne and Tim O'Brien with his band. Entertainment will begin at 1:00 p.m.
Other artists scheduled to perform during the weekend include Jimbo Whaley and Greenbrier, Forge Mountain Diggers and the Steel Drivers. Immediately following the Saturday and Sunday StringTime concerts, festivities continue across the street at Old Mill Square with the popular Jammin' at the Old Mill. Attendees are encouraged to bring their musical instruments, dancing shoes or lawn chairs to enjoy the open jam session.
StringTime in the Smokies is free of charge. Seating is not provided in Patriot Park, so visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Musicians, singers and songwriters and families will gather in the beautiful foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains for the City of Pigeon Forge's 5th annual StringTime in the Smokies. Held at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge, Tn., StringTime is a family-friendly outdoor festival celebrating East Tennessee's rich musical heritage and wholesome quality of life.
For this year's StringTime event, the City of Pigeon Forge has again partnered with, WDVX Community Public Radio. Thanks to this community partnership, StringTime will present back-to-back live performances by premier bluegrass and Americana musicians, all in a picnic-perfect setting with free admission, less than an hour from downtown Knoxville, Tennessee.
What better spot to enjoy two days of great American music than Pigeon Forge's Patriot Park. Festival goers can bring blankets and chairs for this festival-seating event, and can enjoy the food and drink available on site or bring their own picnic baskets and coolers.
StringTime is a celebration of tradition, togetherness, and terrific entertainment set in East Tennessee's heartland. Start or continue your own family tradition by joining the City of Pigeon Forge and WDVX Community Public Radio for StringTime in the Smokies.
Enjoy live performances by world-class bluegrass and Americana artists in a family-friendly setting. Food and refreshments available on site. Coolers OK. Free admission.
Friday, August 10, 2007
Noon Special noontime concert from Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson & Buell at Walden's Landing.
7:00 p.m. Jack Pearson and William Howse, and The Hackensaw Boys perform at Old Mill Square.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Noon. - Free entertainment at Patriot Park, Hackensaw Boys, The Steel Drivers, King Wilkie, and Peter Rowan/Tony Rice Quartet.
7:00 p.m. Jammin' at the Old Mill - bring your own instrument or simply enjoy listening. Old Mill Pottery House Cafe will be the location for various jam sessions.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Noon - Free entertainment at Patriot Park will include New Harvest, Jimbo Whaley & Greenbrier, Grasstowne, Claire Lynch Band and Tim O'Brien Band.
7:00 p.m. Jammin' at the OldMill - bring your own instrument or simply enjoy listening. Old Mill Pottery House Cafe will be the location for various jam sessions.
For more StringTime information, contact the Pigeon Forge Office of Special Events at 865-429-7350.
For more StringTime 2007 information, call WDVX at 865-544-1029, visit WDVX.com or Pigeon Forge Special Events at 865-429-7350.