9th Annual Tucson Bluegrass Music Festival

Tucson Bluegrass Music Festival The Desert Bluegrass Association presents the Tucson Bluegrass Music Festival on October 24, 25 & 26, 2008 at Desert Diamond Casino. Our ninth annual festival will feature all-day (10am - 5:30pm) performances on Saturday and Sunday by Dale Ann Bradley, Kirby Knob Boys, Sawmill Road, Chris Stuart & Backcountry, Burnette Family and the Blues "N" Grass Neighborhood Band - all staged in a beautiful outdoor plaza. On Friday evening (7pm - 9 pm) we are introducing the Desert Bluegrass Association band contest. Up to 10 bands will compete for $1000 in prize money and the opportunity to perform on the festival stage on Sunday. The evenings are for jamming so bring your instrument and join us. Workshops will help pickers hone their skills, vendors will offer crafts and music for sale and Desert Diamond offers dining options ranging from fine dining to casual snacks. A section of parking area near the plaza will be reserved for camping and jamming. Daily admission is $20. Weekend passes are $30. Children under 16 are free with a paying adult. Camping is included in the price of admission. The Desert Diamond Casino is located at Interstate 19 & Pima Mine Road just south of Tucson, AZ. For more information visit www.desertbluegrass.org. The Desert Bluegrass Association is a non-profit, all volunteer organization who promotes Bluegrass Music in the Greater Tucson metropolitan area.