The Americana Folk Festival (AFF) will be held at Montgomery Bell State Park on Saturday, November 1, 2008.

This festival isn't strictly an Americana or folk music festival, but a variation on a theme. With a vibe more Sundance than Merlefest, the event creates the place where diverse artists and fans gather to freely express their love for roots music.

Nestled within a private campground in one of Tennessee's most beautiful state parks, music begins in the morning and continues on three stages throughout the day and into the night. Audience members can also stroll through a wooded village laden with folk and outsider artists, craftsman, and instrument builders. Fans can even participate in organized nature activities like hikes and bike rides or stumble upon various open jam sessions throughout the grounds.

event website: http://www. americanafolkfest. com

TICKETS: $40 at Gate

Scheduled Performers Include:
The Alison Brown Quartet Casey Driessen Jars of Clay The Silver Seas Blue Mother Tupelo Derek Webb Sandra McCracken Madi Diaz Gretchen Peters The Old Ceremony Julie Lee Jennifer Niceley Jeff Black Megan McCormick The Early Evening Kingbilly Andrea Zonn The Bittersweets Courtney Jaye Paul Burch David Berkeley Claire Small Robby Hecht Peter Bradley Adams Sonia Leigh Eric Zarycki Kevin Gordon Kindling Stone David Dewese Steven Delopoulos Craig Carothers Angus Whyte The Contrarian Ensemble Eric Wilson



PICKERS WELCOME
Bring your stringed instruments, washtubs, pennywhistles, shakers, or anything you might want to use and join in on open jams with AFF performers and special guests. Our friends at Paige Capo and Delgado Guitars will host pickin' sessions in the arts village all day long.




DAY SCHEDULE
9:00 a.m. Gates open to public

10:00 a.m. Music begins on all three stages.

Click HERE for stage schedules.

11:00 a.m.  Team Green Hike (open to all AFF audience members): A 5-mile hike along the Overnight Trail. Meet Keeley at the trail head, located near our group camp site.

1:00 p.m. Team Green Mountain Bike Ride (open to all AFF audience members): Meet Sheryl and Paul at the bike trail head (on the other side of the park).

10:30 p.m. Festival ends; audience escorted off event site.



from the collection of Dolan Geiman, appearing at AFF on 11.1.
08

FOLK ART
AFF is honored to present an incredible group of acclaimed folk/outsider artists and craftsman. Please click HEREfor a complete    listing of artists scheduled to attend.




AFF exclusively serves Yazoo Beer.

Audience members can also feast from the following food vendors:

Reliant Concessions/Ashland City
fajitas, philly cheese steak, quesadillas

House Blend Coffeehouse/Dickson
coffee, espresso, tea, coffeehouse fare

Moosehead Kettle Corn/Nashville
fresh, assorted-flavored kettle corns prepared onsite

Lovin' Spoonful Café/Clarksville
soups, sandwiches, hummus/veggies, healthy fare

Mas Tacos/Nashville
taco truck

Cornucopia Roasting Co/Vanleer
roasted corn, turkey legs, etc .

Mont.  Bell State Park/Dickson
BBQ, burgers, chili

The Big Wiener/Nashville
hotdogs, soy dogs, and wonderful fixins'

Backyard Café Concessions/Cookeville
nachos, fries, tater tots, subs, etc.

Partiestogo Concessions/Hohenwald
deep-fried EVERYTHING, including blooming onions, twinkies, snickers, etc. (because we wouldn't dream of denying you a funnel cake.)

FAQ's
1. You should bring: lawn chairs, blankets, warm clothes, comfy shoes, bikes, dogs (as long as their they're friendly and leashed), instruments, and plenty of cash (as there are no ATMs on this vintage 1940's site).

2. Camping is available in several campgrounds around the park, but there are no reserved spots: all places are first-come, first-served. Only AFF performers and VIP media guests are allowed to camp on the private/gated festival site. There is also a hotel in the park: reservations can be made by dialing 615.797.3101.

3. You are not allowed to bring your own beverages or food. We serve Yazoo beer and assortment of great food and reasonable prices. The park's hotel also has a great restaurant.

Directions from Nashville:
I-4o W toward Memphis: drive about 25 minutes out of Nashville.
Take exit 182 (Dickson/Fairview)
Turn left on to Hwy 96 off the exit ramp.
Drive 8-10 miles until Hwy 96 ends at a red light—you must turn right or left.
Turn right on to Hwy 70 East.
Drive down about 2-3 miles—the park entrance is on your right.
Follow the signs up to the festival site.

Mapquest Address:
Montgomery Bell State Park
1020 Jackson Hill Rd.
Burns, TN 37029
Phone number: 615.797.3101