….the official website of THE COUNTY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL located in Fort Fairfield Maine. The dates for our 6th annual festival are Friday July 25th through Sunday July 27th, 2008.

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to those of You that attended our previous festivals and extend a warm invitation to you and your friends to join us in the future.

We would like to thank our Sponsors and ask that you please patronize them while you’re in the area. Without their support this festival would not be possible!

We would also like to thank our many Volunteers. They spend countless hours organizing and implementing this festival for your enjoyment. If you would like to volunteer it would be deeply appreciated. You may do so by contacting The Fort Fairfield Chamber of Commerce at (207) 472-3802 or jkelle@fortfairfield.org.

LOCATION: “FARM PARK”. It is approximate 1.6 miles from town at 119 West Limestone Road. This site is situated on high ground overlooking the community and surrounding countryside. Festival goers have noted its beautiful views, sunrises and sunsets.

PERFORMANCES RAIN or SHINE: Our pavilion allows performances ran or shine.

ROUGH CAMPING: Potable Water available. Honey Wagon service will be available. Full bathhouse facilities. Limited Electrical Hookups available. No Air Conditioners.

GATES OPEN: Tuesday - July 22th at 9:00 AM. $10.00/day for Early Bird arrivals prior to Friday July 25th. ( no reservations )

PETS: NO PETS ALLOWED IN PERFORMANCE AREA. (The only exception are service dogs.) Pets are to be restrained by the owner and confined to campground area only. Never leave pets unattended. Please control your dog’s barking. Please utilize designated exercise area. Pooper Scoopers required in both camping and exercise area.

WATER: Potable water is available on site which is tested annually.

SHOWERS: Full bathhouse facilities. Free Hot Showers

DUMP STATION: No surface discharging of black or gray water is allowed. A honey wagon service will be available.

ELECTRICAL: Limited electrical hookups (48+) on a first come first served basis. No Air Conditioners.

FOOD COURT: A food court with picnic tables & umbrellas has been setup. It is our intent to select Vendors that will offer a variety of foods.

*** Coolers Will Not Be Allowed In Performance Area ***

VENDORS: Interested Vendors for the 6th annual County Bluegrass Festival should refer to the 2008 Vendor Letter.

SOUVENIRS: Information regarding souvenirs will be released as soon as it becomes available.

HANDICAP: Handicap parking will be provided as close to the performance area as possible. The bathhouse is handicap accessible. Only service dogs will be allowed in the performance area.

AREA LODGING: Presque Isle Inn and Convention Ctr. and Caribou Inn and Convention Ctr. (Festival Sponsors)

FESTIVAL RULES: Festival Rules (Please read)

National Weather Service Forecast For Fort Fairfield, Me (detailed 7-Day Forecast)

INTERESTED PERFORMERS: If your band would be interested in performing at the 2008 County Bluegrass Festival, please submit a promotional package to:

The County Bluegrass Festival
C/o Fort Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 350
Fort Fairfield, Maine 04742

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

jkelle@fortfairfield.org
Tel: (207) 472-3802

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