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does anyone know of and festivals (music or hiking) or concerts that will be happening along or nearby the trail in 2012?
Cookerhiker
11-22-2011, 22:32
In a few Northern Virginia locales, the Bluemont Concert Series (http://www.bluemont.org/) has outdoor concerts on courthouse lawns. Music is generally folky.
One of the most famous ongoing festivals - I believe the longest-running annual festival - is the Old Time Fiddlers Convention (http://oldfiddlersconvention.com/) in Galax, VA. The nearest AT point is somewhere between Damascus and Atkins.
And then in Massachusetts, there's concerts at Tanglewood (http://www.tanglewoodmusicfestival.org/tanglewood_concert_schedule.html) where the Boston Symphony and Boston Pops play in the summer.
These are just off the top of my head and are likely the tip of the iceberg. I'm sure you'll find scads more.
MerleFest, Apr 26-29 in Wilkesboro, NC, is within striking range ... http://www.merlefest.org/
Doing phish over New Years? Just noticed your name was Harpua. I'll be there!
johnnybgood
11-22-2011, 23:26
Trails end in Millinocket ; http://www.trailsendfestival.org
Has anyone heard if the Rutland / Long Trail festival is happining this year ?
Their website hasn't been updated since their cancellation of this years events.
LIhikers
11-22-2011, 23:34
Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival (http://www.gettysburgbluegrass.com/festival/)
johnnybgood
11-22-2011, 23:34
Trails end in Millinocket ; http://www.trailsendfestival.org
Has anyone heard if the Rutland / Long Trail festival is happining NEXT year ?
Their website hasn't been updated since their cancellation of this years events.
I also know trail towns/ college towns have music events too .
Maury River Fiddlers' Convention Buena Vista, VA Mid June
http://www.mauryriverfiddlers.com/index.html
trainhopper
11-23-2011, 02:19
Bonaroo is in June in Tennessee. June is tough to time for TN, but it is a huge music festival.
hunter121
11-23-2011, 04:21
a great site,many useful information!
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Second Half
11-23-2011, 13:07
Wind Gap bluegrass festival, June 7-10:
http://windgapbluegrass.com/
man i wanna goto phish new years again.. but here is a link to a festival within view of the trail http://thefesty.com/
http://delfest.com/ this also a real good time and you can walk all trails from the AT to the fest its self..
johnnybgood
11-23-2011, 14:46
man i wanna goto phish new years again.. but here is a link to a festival within view of the trail http://thefesty.com/ This sounds interesting d.o.c , have you gone before ? Thanks for the link, plan on checking this out.
Cookerhiker
11-23-2011, 15:20
http://delfest.com/ this also a real good time and you can walk all trails from the AT to the fest its self..
Isn't the DelFest in Cumberland, MD? If so, sure you can walk there from the AT...if you don't mind a 125 mile walk (one-way) on the C&O Canal towpath out of Harpers Ferry. Hey, maybe you can rent a bike in HF. Or better yet, take the daily AMTRAK run.
Isn't the DelFest in Cumberland, MD? If so, sure you can walk there from the AT...if you don't mind a 125 mile walk (one-way) on the C&O Canal towpath out of Harpers Ferry. Hey, maybe you can rent a bike in HF. Or better yet, take the daily AMTRAK run. just saying its there and can be done.
This sounds interesting d.o.c , have you gone before ? Thanks for the link, plan on checking this out. o yeah love this place honestly ... i never had such a good time in my life befor.. cept my thru hike .. you can hike to it if its your fancy or drive the parkway but ive worked at this festival its very well run and lots of fun and lots to do trail run race and such just alot of fun and you just sitting in the shade of the preist for most of the afternoon. the band the infamous stringdusters throw down each night.. glad your going to check it out ill see ya there next year
http://vimeo.com/17272585....
Nutbrown
11-23-2011, 18:37
In the fall, the Grayson Highlands has a fest... Southern Va. AT goes right through the park.
Chaco Taco
01-28-2012, 00:14
if you want to go to an awesome festival this year, Hunter Mountain, NY is hitch able from Bennington/Vermont, Williamstown/ NorthAdams Mass area. Warren Haynes Mountain Jam with Mule and Steve Winwood and sooo many others!
http://mountainjam.com/