For immediate release May 16, 2008
FROZEN HEAD STATE PARK TO HOST BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL ON MAY 24
EVENT WILL FEATURE LIVE PERFORMANCES, MANDOLIN LESSONS AND FAMILY FUN
Nashville, Tenn. – Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg will host the 2008 Echo in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival from noon to 7:30 p.m. May 24. The event will celebrate the region’s rich musical heritage with live performances, mandolin lessons and family fun.
“This is a wonderful time to enjoy the beauty of nature at Frozen Head,” said David Engebretson, park manager. “What a wonderful setting to enjoy great bluegrass music and time with family and friends! I’d encourage visitors to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an afternoon concert at the park.”
Roscoe Morgan will lead a mandolin workshop at 1:30 p.m. at the park’s visitor center. Performances will begin at 3 p.m., when Reliance takes the stage. Burchett, Morgan and 5ivespeed are scheduled to play from 4 to 5 p.m. Rough Edges Bluegrass Band will perform from 5 to 6 p.m., and the Cumberland Gap Connection will bring the festival to a close, playing from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Admission is free, and concessions will be provided by Earl’s Barbecue and Swamp Cabbage. For more information about Echo in the Mountains, call (423) 346-3318.
Frozen Head State Park is located in near Wartburg in Morgan County in the scenic Cumberland Mountains. The park contains undisturbed forest land, small streams and waterfalls, beautiful mountains and some of the richest wildflower areas in Tennessee.
Tennessee's 53 state parks offer diverse natural, recreational and cultural experiences for individuals, families, or business and professional groups. State park features range from pristine natural areas to 18-hole championship golf courses. For a free brochure about Tennessee State Parks, call toll free 1-888-867-2757. For additional information, visit our Web site at www.tnstateparks.com.
For more information contact: Tammy Heise |
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