10th ANNUAL ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUMMER GOSPELGRASS
June 25 - 28, 2009
Bands
High Atmosphere Bluegrass Band, CO
The Foley Bluegrass Band, NM
For That Blessed Hope, CO
Grandpa's Neighbors, OK
The Hartmans, CO
The Knotts Family, NC
Jory & Kooper Lane, CO
My Three Sons Plus One, CO
Pick-It-Wire, CO
Prairie Wind, CO
Revival Ridge, KY
Sappa Strings, CO
Sing2Him+One, CO
SouthWind String Band, MO
The Worden Family, CO
Jim Young, CO
The Lay Family, KS
more to come
Plan now to come and enjoy an unforgettable weekend in Calhan, Colorado at the El Paso County Fairgrounds, 30 miles east of Colorado Springs on Highway 24. (see below for the scenic route)
All genres of acoustic gospel music - bluegrass, folk, western, country, southern gospel, Celtic, a capella, old time
On site Camping
Call Janice at 719-520-7880 to make reservations for electric hookups. Dump available - $9. Plenty of rough camping with showers $5 a night. Bring shade for tents. Fees payable to fairgrounds.
The only hotel in town has 27 rooms. The EconoLodge, 719-347-9589, 10% discount available.
Dogs are welcome on leashes except in Swink Hall.
If you are driving to Calhan from the north, take I25 to Castle Rock, exit Founder's Pkwy and go east to Hwy 86. Stay on it through Elizabeth and before you get to Kiowa, turn right on Elbert Rd. There is a sign for the Peaceful Valley Boy Scout Ranch. This is a beautiful drive all the way to highway 24. Go east to Calhan.
Festival Overview
Thursday - Free Concert at 7 pm. Come early for lemonade and hotdogs!
Friday - noon - 4 pm, workshops, music begins at 5 pm
Saturday - music on 2 (maybe 3) stages
workshops, jamming, band scramble, songwriting contest, Kid's Tent with games, crafts, other activities, square dance at 9 pm with Fiddlin' Phil from Wyoming
Instrument giveaway at 7 pm for youth 18 and under
Sunday - pancake breakfast at 8:30 followed by sing-along with Paul Danley from CO and service with Paul Estep from KY. Music till 5 pm
Instrument giveaway for youth at 5 pm
Concessions on site
Suggested Gifts
Get your tickets online or mail check to GospelGrass, POB 9306, Denver, CO 80209
Scholarships are available
Seniors 65 and over and attendees from out of state are free
Advance Prices
weekend family $40 Frid $12 Sat $22 Sun $12
weekend individual $25 Frid $8 Sat $12 Sun $8
After May 1
weekend family $45 Frid $13 Sat $25 Sun $15
weekend individual $30 Frid $10 Sat $15 Sun $10
We give a scholarship instrument away to one child, 18 and under, in addition to the free drawings. Email us for an application.