Information for Participants About the 2013 Bluegrass Day at the Fair: Saturday June 8, 2013
Here is general information about participating in this year's Bluegrass Day at the Fair that you will need to know that will help ensure you have a great day.
Youth Performers on stage at Bluegrass Day at the Fair 2012
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
12:00--12:45 Kid presentation
12:50—2:10 Band Scramble
2:20 – 3:00 Next Generation
3:10 – 3:50 Rusty Gait
4:00 – 4:40 The Swept Wing Chicken Thieves
4:50 – 5:30 Box Canyon
5:40 – 6:20 Old Town Road
6:30 – 7:10 Prairie Sky
7:20 – 8:00 The Tail Draggers
Schedule subject to change--check back!
PASSES. We will provide a pass for each participant (volunteer, performing band member, band scramble entrant, youth performer) who signs up on time (deadline: May 10). This pass will get the named person and one guest entering with them into the fair for free. We need to have your name (first and last), and your email and mailing address no later than May 10, 2013 in order to be sure we can get you a pass (details at right for different categories of participant). If you are under 18 we also need the name, first and last, of a chaperon.
Parking and Entry. We have a limited number of parking passes for parking in the Entertainers' Lot. Please car pool if you can. You will enter through the Solana Gate on Via de la Valle--NOT through the main parking area or main fair entry. Attendants will tell you where to park. We suggest you allow 30 minutes to park and get to the stage once you arrive at the fairgrounds, so plan accordingly!
The Stage. We are on the Paddock Stage, a great location.
Using Your Pass and Getting to the Stage. It is about a 10 minute walk to the Paddock Stage from the Entertainers' parking lot. If you need a cart ride (for bass, etc.) see the section on carts below.
After you park, you will go to the Special Events' entry gate at the back of the fair. Check in with your pass and they will give you a wrist band or hand stamp. You will need to show an I.D. as well. Your pass will have your name on it and that name must match the i.d. shown. One guest can enter with you.
Green Room. There will be a tent behind the stage where performers can warm up and store their cases. Water will be available. A volunteer will be assigned to watch the green room, but we cannot be responsible for losses or thefts; you are responsible for your own instruments and belongings!
Carts. If you have an upright bass, trouble walking, or for other reasons need a cart ride we will have a limited number of cart passes. The carts will take you from the Special Events' check in area to the stage and will pick you up after the event. Be aware, though, that the cart service is controlled by the Fair and it can sometimes require waiting, especially on exiting.
Schedule. The event will start at noon and end at 8:00 P.M. The Youth Performance is schedule to start at noon and end at 12:30 P.M. The Band Scramble is scheduled to start at 12:30 P.M.and end at 2:00 P.M. Performing bands will receive their scheduled performance time by email. The performing bands have not yet been selected. When selected performing bands will receive their schedule by email. THE OVERALL SCHEDULE IS TENTATIVE AT THIS POINT AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE, SO CHECK BACK!
Questions? Email your questions to: info@sandiegobluegrass.org |