Confirmed for 2008 so far, more to be announced soon-
Liberty Junction
Bimini Road
Just added- Jerry Ryan
of Birmingham, Alabama's longtime favorite, Three On A String
Sounds Like
The lineup for the festival is a diverse gathering of genres that includes everthing from traditional folk and bluegrass to evolutionary blues to rock influences. Many of the performers are homegrown singer-songwriters showcasing the talent which this region has produced.
Thanks for stopping by for information on the Second Annual North Alabama Folk Festival. The festival is a benefit show for the Daystar House, which is a shelter for homeless women and their children. Located in Cullman, Alabama, they are a United Way agency.
When?
The festival will be held September 20th 2008 from 2:00 PM until 9:PM.
Contact info
For the Festival Sponsors The festival is being sponsored by several local businesses and individuals.
For Daystar info Daystar House, Inc. P. O. Box 1897 Cullman, AL 35056-1897
More info:
Admission price is $13.00 for advance tickets and $15.00 day of show. Children under 12 accompanied by adult supervision free. The festival will be held at the new Cullman farmer's market, the Festhalle Market Platz on the corner of Arnold Street and 1st Avenue NE. Maps to the venue can be viewed by clicking on the thumbnail photos below
Limited seating will be available, so it will be a wise idea to bring lawn chairs. The venue is a covered pavillion on a concrete slab, so the festival can easily and safely go on, rain or shine.
Purchasing Tickets
Ticket may be purchased at the gate. Ticket sales will be announced later. Ticket outlets will include The Whole Earth Store, 214 2nd Ave SE, Cullman AL 35055.
and
the Plywood Palace Music Store, 12610 Al. Hwy. 157, Suite B, Vinemont, Al. 35179, 256-739-9600
For our out of town guests-
Need a place to stay when traveling to the show? Several hotels are within a short distance of the festival. Here's a list, courtesy of the Cullman Chamber of Commerce. Would you prefer to camp? The Chamber of Commerce lists one campground on their page. (The first one listed is a Soil and Water Conservation department Youth Camp- sorry!) There are also two Cullman County parks with camping facilities- Sportsman's Lake Park, which is about one and a half miles north of the venue, is the closest, with a limited number of camping spaces; and Smith lake Park, about seven miles from the festival, has a much larger number of varied camping options..
Don't worry about food...
If you get hungry early in the day, there are several restaurants and fast food places within walking distance or a short drive. For supper we hope you will continue to support Daystar House by buying one of the delicious hamburgers or locally made all-beef hot dogs that will be cooked on the festival grounds. No need to miss any music, just stick around and eat at the Festhalle. Soft drinks and water will be available all day long. All the proceeds from food and refreshments will go to Daystar. Many thanks to the donors and volunteers who helped make this possible.
About the venue...
The festival will be held at a new facilty in Cullman, the Festhalle Market Platz. Built primarily to house a farmer's market, the building is available for public use during non-market hours. This spacious open air facility is the largest timber framed structure in the state of Alabama.
Samples!
Jerry Ryan
Bimini Road
Liberty Junction
North Alabama Folk Festival's Friend Space (Top 11)
A great day it was for a first time event! I enjoyed the new friends I met there, and reconnecting with those I've gotten to know at Berkeley Bob's. I'll be rooting for next year's event, and hope to be invited again. Thanks so much--and keep it up.
Thanks for the add! Initiation for being a friend of the fest is posting your favorite fest memory as a comment on the fest page. Don't be shy, and don't feel like you need to censor yourself!
