Sellout sought again for ‘Fiddles’ festival at Rock Ledge Ranch
The event will be from 3 to about 8:30 p.m., with gates opening at 2:30 p.m. Four bands will play, with double venues scheduled during the early portion.
Throughout the event, open-air tents will house food/drink offerings from 40-some restaurants, breweries, wineries or suppliers. The bands this year are Rhonda Vincent and the Rage (she is described as a Grammy award winner); Tibet (a young local band returning from 2017); Lonesome Days (winners of the 2017 Fresh Grass competition in North Adams, Massachusetts); and Songs of the Fall (including Cia Cherryholmes, whose family band has received Grammy nominations). Until July 21, Fiddles ticket prices are $50 and $20 for ages 13 and under. The prices will go up to $60/$25 from then till the event. These reflect an increase in prices from last year. About 1,200 tickets are available. Rock Ledge Ranch is a city-owned, 1880s-style working ranch located at Gateway Road just west of 30th Street. The ranch's summer season continues until Aug. 18, Wednesdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 578-6777. Westside Pioneer article |