Lots of pickin' at Americana music festival

Another nice article about our festival by the Portland Press Herald By Ellie Cole

SOUTH HIRAM - Mark Gardner of Plympton, Mass., didn't seem too worried about the heat this weekend. His recreational vehicle had air conditioning.

Not all of the campers were blessed with the technology in their tents or RVs, but that didn't stop them from setting up camp for the Ossipee Valley Music Festival at the Ossipee Valley Fairgrounds this weekend.

Back for its 13th year, the event, which used to be called a bluegrass festival, changed its name to reflect the broader range of music now offered. There is still a lot of bluegrass in the lineup, but the music is what founder and director Bill Johnson would call "acoustic-based Americana music."...

Click on the link below for the rest of the article,a nice video and some great photos!

http://www.pressherald.com/news/lots-of-pickin-at-americana-music-fest_2011-07-23.html

Marty Stuart & His Band Are Coming In 2013!!!!

Also coming will be Sarah Jarosz, Della Mae, The Duhks, Sara Watkins, The John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band, The Holmes Brothers, and MUCH more to come, stay tuned! 

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Up from bluegrass roots
A great Portland Press Herald article to start the festival with by Ray Routhier
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Lots of pickin' at Americana music festival
Another nice article about our festival by the Portland Press Herald By Ellie Cole
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Sebago Brewing and OVMF team up for our first ever beer garden
You've been asking for it so here it comes!
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OMG! The OVMF Online Store and Swagarama is open!
For years folks have asked for mugs and tote bags and... well you name it... you've asked for it. 
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Maine Performs!
The Ossipee Valley Music Festival joins MainePerforms! a state-wide initiative to promote the performing arts in Maine.
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