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​Wheeler County
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O R E G O N
Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival
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Visit the Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival website for more information
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO ABOUT HOW THE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL WAS STARTED AND THE PAST 20 YEARS.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE THE YOUTUBE VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DRijAGeapk
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WHERE:
Bring your chair or blanket and join us on the
Wheeler County Courthouse Lawn
701 Adams Street
Fossil, OR 97830
CONTACT US:
info@wheelercountybluegrass.org
www.wheelercountybluegrass.org
COST:
Performances: FREE to the public!
Workshops: Free!
CAMPING:
Fairgrounds -
Limited RV full hook-up $25.00 per night
Dry RV spots $25.00 per night
Tent Spots $15.00 per night
Wheeler County Parks -
Shelton Wayside and Bear Hollow Parks provide tent and RV camping spots. No RV hook ups.
No reservations taken
HISTORY:
The Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival has grown steadily over its history and is noted for its pleasant rural atmosphere. Wheeler County, with three incorporated towns, is the only county in Oregon with more horses than people. Life marches to a different drummer here, if it marches at all.
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The Festival takes place in the old pioneer town of Fossil, the county seat, in front of the beautiful brick courthouse, now over 100 years old. The town, like a lot of its residents, is peaceful, friendly, quiet, and old. Besides the Festival itself, there's a variety of small but wonderful "museums" but you can also get modern coffee if that's what turns your wheels.
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There's no admission charged for attending the Festival but you will need to bring your own chair and/or blanket. There's dry camping and RV parking available at the fairgrounds, about a 5-minute walk from the courthouse, and at nearby parks. Local vendors sell a variety of food and treats.
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Fossil is about a 3-hour drive from Bend or Portland. Bring your instruments and your dancing shoes, stay a day or the whole weekend, and be a part of the greatest little festival in Eastern Oregon!
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