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Honored as Bluegrass Event of the Year in 2005, Wintergrass has consistently presented a stellar mix of old and newgrass, vets and newcomers, national and regional guests, and always, a surprise or two. The 14th annual festival took place indoors (a porta potty-free festival!) around downtown Tacoma. We're bringing you performances from the Pavilion Stage and beyond. The Ballroom was the fest's main dance stage; you'll hear some spirited dance sets captured there. Wintergrass takes place in downtown Tacoma, WA. The performances are spread over a couple of hotels and a nearby church. Friday and Saturday mornings are workshops galore on everything from overcoming stage fright to mastering Old Time fiddle. The hotel lobbies are replete with impromptu jams. This is a Bluegrass music festival, but there is a lot of appreciation for Old Time Music. A lot of the jam sessions include people playing Old Time tunes. Many of the performers are old school bluegrass, though there are occasionally some Old Time bands and some contemporary country/folk singer/songwriters. Performers include well-known legends as well as local and regional newcomers. -Kim Ruehl