Incredible music, good crowds, warm (OK, hot) weather with only one rain shower, good food, and mucho fun. Number 8 is over and the reports so far have been glowing. It was a great weekend with some cool surprises -- including the celebration of John Trout's 25 years as host of WYEP-FM's "Traditional Ties" radio show. State House Representative Joseph Petrarca presented John with an official citation and our own Sparky Neiderhiser presented John with a commemorative plate. Congrats, John!

Be sure to check back here for updates about next year's festival!

+ Jeanette Williams Band - Award-winning vocalist and festival favorite from Virginia!
+ Special Consensus - On their 35th Anniversary Tour!
+ Hard Ryde - Award-winning band from Canada!
+ Lonesome Highway - Great band from West Virginia, here for two days!
+ Buck & Company - Fine traditional sounds from West Virginia!
+ Poverty Hollow - You asked to hear 'em again, they were back!
+ Blue Shades - Great music from these local favorites!
+ Mon River Ramblers - Hot young band from Pittsburgh, made their debut with us!

Our ol' buddy John Trout from WYEP-FM's "Traditional Ties" show and Ligonier's Jeff Bell once again served as emcees, both keeping the show on schedule and adding that "certain something" to the festivities. (Whatever that may be.) First class sound was provided by Don, Ginger, and Steve of Soaring Eagle Productions, Bedford, PA. (We got tons of compliments on the great sound from both the fans and performers.)

Just a reminder... the festival benefits the Ligonier Township Volunteer Fire Department, Station #44. Their hard work, coupled with your support for them and the music, makes this a "win-win" for everybody. They deeply appreciate your attendance and your spreading the word about the festival.

The goal all along was to make this an affordable, wholesome, family festival that features the best in bluegrass music. Please explore the rest of this Web site for more info, schedules, directions, etc., and check back for the latest updates. Also, please support our sponsors who help make this possible.

If you'd like to provide feedback about the festival or contact the organizers:

Laurel Highlands Bluegrass Festival
1012 Harvey Road
Ligonier, PA 15658
(724) 238-8646

Our Online Ticket Window is now closed until next spring!