Proudly supported by the Athy Town Promoters Group
A welcome return for festival's 24th year...
The bluegrass festival for the bluegrass fan with 3 days of non stop undiluted bluegrass music returns to Athy this Friday, 11th July and continues on Saturday 12th and 13th at numerous venues.
The Athy event is the country's longest running festival is a fantastic weekend of concerts and pickin' sessions.
"Athy In July" is for bluegrass music, its musicians and fans.
The organisers thank the Athy Town Promoters Group (Tel.: 059 8633075) and Kildare County Council (www.kildarecoco.ie) for their generous support to help make this year's festival a reality.
Full programme of events listed here...
Athy GAA Centre Concerts:
Fri 11th July 9pm....Adm €15
- New Essex Bluegrass Band (UK)
- Nelson,Crosby & Crosby (USA
- Woodbine (Irl)
Sat 12th July 9pm....Adm €15
- New Essex Bluegrass Band (UK)
- Ferguson & Ferguson (USA)
- Down & Out Bluegrass Band (Irl)
Sun 13th July 1pm....Adm €15
- New Essex Bluegrass Band (UK)
- Ferguson & Ferguson (USA)
- Della Belle (Irl)
Additional Programme
Athy Heritage Centre
Sat 12th July 12 noon-1pm..Free
Nelson,Crosby & Crosby
Athy Community Arts Centre
Sat 12th July 2pm-4pm..Free
Bluegrass Tribute to Vinny Baker & Denis Chanders
Featuring
- Bending The Strings
- Clem O Brien
- The Chanders Family
Pat Dunne's Bar
Sat 12th July 10pm..Free
Acoustic Session
Sun 13th July 8.30pm..Free
Festival Finale Session
Week-end Ticket....€35
Ticket Booking 085 1656685 or 059 8625266
