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51st Bluegrass Ramble Picnic
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June 30, 2024
Pack Your Car and Head to the 51st Bluegrass Ramble Picnic!
Sunday, Aug. 4 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dwyer Memorial Park in Little York, NY
Calling all Bluegrass fans and anyone who loves a good time during our Central New York summer! Mark your calendar for Bill Knowlton’s 51st Bluegrass Ramble Picnic, the longest-running bluegrass music festival in New York and New England. It’s a time for people of all ages to enjoy a day filled with great bluegrass bands from far and wide, performing in a beautiful Cortland County lakeside setting.
Attendees will enjoy live music from 16 bluegrass acts, all of whom donate their musical services. Jam sessions will also take place around the venue. Food will be available for purchase, but picnic-goers are also welcome to their own. Additionally, there will be a raffle featuring a brand-new guitar generously donated by Ithaca Guitar Works as the prize.
2024 Bluegrass Ramble Picnic Bands:
• Acoustic Desserts
• Atta Boys
• Delaney Brothers (Host Band)
• Gospel Way
• Joe Davoli & Harvey Nusbaum
• Joe LaMay & Sherri Reese
• Kubick’s Rubes
• Lonesome Road Ramblers
• New Snip City
• Northwater
• Orleans County String Band
• Playing in Traffic
• Plexigrass
• Salmon River Boys
• Simmerin’ Stew
• The Atkinson Family
For newcomers, Bill suggests the following:
1. Bring a chair, blanket, and your favorite snacks
2. Plan to arrive early if you want front row seats!
3. There will be food & beverage vendors, so be sure to bring cash!
4. Bring a camera to capture the day
5. Fun for everyone, from 1 to 100+!
Follow Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Ramble on Facebook for the latest updates!
And don’t forget to tune in for Bill Knowlton’s Bluegrass Ramble every Sunday at 9 p.m. on Classic FM and 6 p.m. on Community FM.
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