The festival starts on the 23rd with the open mic "Take the Stage!" hootenanny. There will also be open jam sessions, performance and songwriting workshops, and great food and drink throughout the event. "By popular demand, we added more two-day passes for 2025," said Co-producer  Rachel Pearson.  "As of November 1st those passes are almost sold out. However, single show tickets are still available."

"Our line-up of world-class performers includes Friday night's headliners, The Henhouse Prowlers, with Kristen Grainger & True North opening. Saturday afternoon will be fantastic with three bands:  Whiskey Deaf Duet; Thunder & Rain, and Tony Furtado with Luke Price. Saturday night will open with returning favorite Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band and Della Mae closing out the festival."

Schedule of Events:

Thursday Night

A  Real Down Home Hootenanny!

A now-annual favorite, the community open mic "Take the Stage!" all-comers music confab will be unleashed from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.  This  good ol' fashioned gathering is free and open to all ages and abilities. Come sign up, sing and play for 10 minutes on stage, collaborate, and make new friends.  Spectators can expect to have fun cheering on  friends and neighbors on the Florence Events Center flat floor stage.

Take the Stage! is staged in the friendly confines of Rooms 1&2 of the FEC Flat Floor area.  Casual seating is provided, and performers will be provided with mics.  No drumsets or electric instuments

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