28th Annual (1986-2013)
Mid-Winter Bluegrass FestivalMid-Winter Bluegrass Festival

Feb 15-17, 2013

Northglenn Ramada Plaza

Denver, Colo.

Featuring in Concert:

  • Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
  • The Gibson Brothers
  • Greg Cahill & Special Consensus
  • The Hillbenders
  • Bryan Bowers
  • Jeff Scroggins & Colorado
  • Finnders and Youngberg
  • High Plains Tradition
  • Big Mill
  • Giddyup Kitty
  • The Ransom Notes
  • McDailey Experiment
  • Stolen Thyme
  • One More River

To this great list of talent add:

Great Rocky Mountain Band Scramble. This popular event is open to non-booked musicians of all ages and ability levels. It's loads of fun as groups are chosen by random drawings and have three hours to form a band! Starts on Saturday at 4:15 pm. Ribbons and over $500 in prize money awarded!

Gospel Music.This important part of bluegrass music will be featured on Sunday morning starting at 10:00 am.

Instrumental and Vocal Workshops. Master musicians and teachers will show you new techniques in singing and playing your favorite instrument. Saturday morning from 10:00am till noon.

Vendors' Fair. Regional artisans will display instruments, art, jewelry, crafts and more! Venders please contact Ron Jones at rcopejones@comcast.net or 303-840-9594.

Beginners' Jams. Support, assistance and fun for beginning bluegrassers. Bring your instrument and get ready to pick! Hosted by Tom Noonan.

Saturday Showcase of Bands. New bands from the region will showcase their talents for fans and promoters starting at 9:30 am on the Ballroom Stage.

Design/Hosting: Ben O'Connor