News Release

Big South Fork Announces 2019 Spring Planting & Music Festival Line Up

2019 Spring Planting Music Lineup

News Release Date: April 2, 2019

Contact: Tommy Safranek, [phone]

Contact: Christopher Derman

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be hosting the 19th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Starting at 9:30 AM (ET), a diverse range of the region’s most talented live music acts are currently scheduled to perform. Musical genres represented are to include bluegrass, traditional Appalachian, singer-songwriter, Americana and a flute circle.  

In addition to the music performances, there will be plowing and planting demonstrations, children’s activities, interpretative talks and demonstrators, fun runs, a bird walk, craft and food vendors. Event activities will occur in the Bandy Creek Visitor Center area, the Lora Blevins home site, and the Oscar Blevins farm.  

Free shuttles will run between each site every 15 minutes to allow visitors to experience all the activities. A designated bus parking area is available for large groups.  

This event is free to attend. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy a great day of good food and music.

For additional information, visit the event website at: https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/springplanting.htm, or call Bandy Creek Visitor Center at [phone].