July 16-19, 2009
Walsh Farm, Oak Hill, NY
 

GRASS ROOTS LEARNING TENT

(Thursday, Friday, Saturday)

Jeff Horton talks to the crowd at the Grass Roots Learning Tent

Bill Keith performs at the Grass Roots Learning TentGrowing in popularity each year, the Grass Roots Tent is the gathering place for amateur musicians who want to improve their playing. We offer free hands-on learning sessions in banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro and bass taught by top players and teachers including Bill Keith, Ron Thomason and Jeff Horton. This friendly and informative setting is big on participation, so bring your instruments! After hours, you’ll find the tent packed with pickers late into the night.

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"One of my fondest memories of my 11 years with my wife, Pat, who died 5-22-06, is how she always looked forward to the festival. The last time she and I went was 2004. As sick as she was that year she still made the trip and it was our last together. This will always be a very special place to me. Thanks"
- Linus Gilmartin,
Peekskill, N.Y.