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Bishop Hill Folk Festival

July 31, 2016 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Free

On July 30 and 31, the Bishop Hill Heritage Association will host a brand new event, the Bishop Hill Folk Festival. Located in the village park in the center of town, this 2-day festival will present some of the best known folk and ethnic music performers from around the Midwest, such as Bill Robinson, Joel Mabus, Chris Vallillo, Catfish Keith, Bahola, Chicago Spelmanslag, and many more. The musical styles presented will span a wide range of folk and ethnic music including Old Time Square Dance Music, Hammered Dulcimer, Swedish, Blues, Bluegrass and Mexican to name just a few.

Along with main stage performances, many of the artists will also conduct workshops presenting their particular musical style in an informal setting in the historic Steeple Building. These workshops will be informal performance and demonstration sessions where the audience can see and hear detailed descriptions of the particular musical form the artist represents.

All activities will be free and open to everyone.

Main Stage Performances on Sunday July 31 in the Park:

Noon: Holy Cross Immaculate Heart of Mary Marimba Ensemble
1:00:   Chris Vallillo  (Original and historic Rural Illinois music)
2:00:  Nordland Band (Swedish)
3:00:  Catfish Keith  (Blues)
4:00:  Bill Robinson and Friends  (Nationally recognized hammer dulcimer music)

Sunday Workshops: In the Steeple Building

2:15:  Bill Robinson
3:15:  Nordland Band
4:15:  Catfish Keith

 

 

Details

Date:
July 31, 2016
Time:
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Venue

Bishop Hill Historic Site
Bishop Hill, IL United States + Google Map
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