Carl Junction, Missouri

2011 Carl Junction Bluegrass and Crafts Festival

The Carl Junction Bluegrass and Crafts Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Center Creek Park.  The festival will be featuring Bluegrass music by several bands including Center Creek Bluegrass, The Coles, The Last Resort, The Bluegrass Brigade, Bob Hammons & Wildwood, Joellen Doyle, The Potters Wheel, Red Bridge and Kentucky 31.  For information about the Bluegrass Festival please contact Festival Coordinator, Pat Smith at 417-434-2582.  Also contact Band Coordinator, Randy Corbin at 417-649-7558, Craft Coordinator, Dave Haralson at 417-649-7570, or Car Show Coordinator, Art Maddox at 417-649-7333.  Concessions, crafts and Children's activities must pre register.
This is a free festival, there is not an admission charge, however all donations are greatly appreciated to help cover the festival expenses.  Carl Junction, Missouri, is located 8 miles northwest of Joplin, on Highway 171.  Watch for the signs.  See You There.  The Carl Junction Bluegrass Festival is always on the 4th Saturday in September. 
In addition to the Bluegrass Music, there is a Car Show, Crafts, and numerous Children's activities, as well as jamming in the shade.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this fun filled day.  The music is from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
Click below for the Blugrass Festival Arts & Crafts Application
Click below for the Bluegrass Festival Concession Stand Application
Notice: Only Service Dogs Allowed.  No other dogs allowed in the festival area (includes concessions, craft booths, car show, children's activities, petting zoo, fan seating, music stage and band parking areas).

For email information -- corbinrp@yahoo.com  or  cjcityhall@carljunction.org  or  gary_stubblefield@yahoo.com