Celebrating the broad range of
music and dance traditions in
Appalachia’s Southern Highlands
Fayette County Park / 4H Camp
Beckwith, WV
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| A view of Fayette County Park |
| Photos of Fayette County Park/4H Camp |
| Rain or Shine Lots of shade available when the sun is out Plenty of sheltered areas in case of rain |
| Fall Festival 2008 You and 200 or so friends! Dancing, Jamming, Open mic, Workshops |
Dance
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| Callers |
TBA |
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| Bands |
TBA |
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| More information about the callers and bands | ||
| Friday Evening |
TBA | |
| Saturday Afternoon |
TBA | |
| Saturday Evening |
TBA | |
| Sunday Afternoon |
TBA | |
| More information about the dances | ||
Workshops - 2007 |
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| Workshops | Leader |
| Appalachian Dulcimer, Beginner, Tuned DAD |
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| Appalachian Dulcimer, Advanced Beginner |
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| Bowed Psaltery, Beginner |
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| Bowed Psaltery, Advance Beginner |
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| Banjo | |
| Fiddle | |
| Guitar | |
| and more | |
| Jams | Leader |
| Dulcimer Jam | |
| Irish Band | |
| and more | |
| More information about workshops and jams | |
FOOTBridge Award |
| This year we are celebrating TBA |
Music |
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| Song Swap | Friday |
| Song Swap | Saturday |
Schedule |
| Schedule page |
| Updated 2007 : 08/16 |
Other Activities |
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| The festival is near one of the West Virginia's and the nation's premier recreation, the New River Gorge National River and the Gauley River National Recreation Area. | ||
Whitewater Rafting |
If you crave excitement in addtional to great music and dance, try a heartpounding raft trip on the Gauley. Gauley Season will be in full swing. Or for calmer adventures, try a trip on the New River. Numerous rafting companies are within 5 miles of the festival grounds. | |
Hiking |
Easily accessible withing 5 - 10 miles of the festival. | |
Site seeing |
Easily accessible withing 5 - 10 miles of the festival. | |
Admission |
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| Admission Information and Registration Form | |
Lodging Choices |
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| Onsite | |
| Cabins with bunks: Restrooms and showers nearby | |
| Camping: Primitive camping, no fires | |
| Offsite | |
| Hotels : Nearby Reasonable rates | |
| B&B's: Nearby Comfortable, quiet, beautiful locations | |
| More information about lodging options | |
Meal Choices |
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| Onsite | |
| Potluck Friday Evening | |
| Purchase a meal ticket: 3 meals, $15 | |
| Bring your own: No open fires. Camp stove ok. | |
| Offsite | |
| Great restaurants in and around Fayetteville, WV | |
| More information about meal options | |