The one-day event is devoted to the best performing songwriters, featuring a mix of 12 local and national acts. No alcohol is permitted. NC Two separate areas and stages will allow separation of the fiddling and clogging competitions. Shows will be staggered between two stages, with big evening shows providing a full weekend of great music. Celebrate the culture of the Ozark Highlands with musicians, storytellers, artisans, workshops and lots of children's activities.
Musicians offer workshops in drop thumb banjo, hammer and mountain dulcimer.
Artisans demonstrate soap making, spinning and weaving, blacksmithing, flint-napping, leatherwork, basketry, quilting, pottery and more. Exhibits feature herbal lore, bee keeping, sorghum mill and natural resources. The 35th annual music festival celebrating the environment, is co-sponsored by Westchester County is held at the spectacular Croton Point Park. This is America's oldest environmental festival and features two full days of music and family entertainment by more than 100 top musicians and performers on seven stages powered by alternative energy. You'll enjoy all types of music including Folk, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Reggae, Bluegrass, Do-Wop, Latin, Cajun, Swing, Contra, Latin, Celtic and Rock.