Cayce Announces Congaree Bluegrass Festival

June 14, 2008

Event scheduled for Fall 2008

WHEN: October 4, 2008

11:00 am – 7:00 pm

WHERE: Granby Gardens Park

1800 12th Street, Cayce, SC 

WHAT: The day-long festival will include performances by five bluegrass bands:

·         Bill Wells and the Blue Ridge Mountain Grass

·         Bluegrass TarHeels

·         Coldstream Crossing

·         Last Road Bluegrass

·         Sugarloaf Mountain Boys

In addition, there will be banjo and guitar contests, food vendors and a children’s play area that includes panning for gold and haystack searches. Participants can also tour the Cayce Historical Museum.

The festival is free to the public, except for food. As a family oriented festival, alcoholic beverages and coolers are prohibited. People are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs.

For more information, contact Tammy Barkley, Events Manager, at 803-796-9020.