May 2008

	Glen Rose festival Glen Rose, TX - Fri, May 9 - Sun, May 11
	Ann Norris will be leading an autoharp workshop. Charles Whitmer will be teaching a new player/beginner class on May 10. More info: ajbran@verizon.net

	Jubilee of Acoustic Music Lee's Summit, MO - Fri, May 30 - Sat, May 31
	The festival is held at the Metropolitan Community College, Longview Campus. Karen Daniels will be presenting both beginner and intermediate workshops and performing. Chuck Daniels will be presenting a workshop on The Care and Repair of Your Autoharp. For info: www.jubileeofacousticmusic.org.

June 2008

	Huck Finn Jubilee Victorville, CA - Fri, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 15
	32nd year of river raft building, catfishing, country and bluegrass music to recreate the life and time of Tom and Huck. Located at the Mojave Narrows Regional Park, Victorville, CA. For info: www.huckfinn.com or 951-341-8080.

	Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival - Sat, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 15
	At Gebhard Woods State Park, adjacent to the historic I&M Canal. Info at: www.gwdf.org.

	Appalachian Mountain Music Festival BiCentennial Park, Waynesville OH - Fri, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 22
	Autoharp workshops and performances. Info: 937-862-5551 or www.appalachianmusic.org The location has been changed from Caesar Creek Lake State Park to the BiCentennial Park.

	Pre-Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering workshop Little Buffalo Family Campground, Newport, PA - Mon, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 24
	Nine hours of small group instruction (3 3hour sessions + breaks). Heidi & John Cerrigione. Advanced beginner level. A booklet and CD of songs provvided. A variety of technique & repertoire. $90 includes booklet & CD. Register at heidi@doofusmusic.com by June 15.

July 2008

	Swannanoa Gathering Old-Time Week near Asheville, NC - Sun, Jul 20 - Sat, Jul 26
	John Hollandsworth will be teaching, probably on 2 different levels. Info: www.swannanoagathering.com. Watch for postings on their website.

	Bayou City Old Time Music Festival Houston, TX - Thu, Jul 24 - Sat, Jul 26
	Held at the First Baptist Church, North Houston. Workshops and performances by Craig Harrel. Info: gswhite@hal-pc.org or www.geocities.com/bayoucityfestival or 281-449-1632.

	Podunk Bluegrass Festival East Hartford, CT - Thu, Jul 31 - Sun, Aug 3
	A good-sized festival with a number of workshops. The autoharp workshop is being given by Henry Simpatico on Friday, August 1, at 2pm. For more info: vthenry@sover.net.

August 2008

	Lark Camp - World Music and Dance Camp Mendocino, CA - Fri, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 9
	Instruction for a wide variety of musical instruments and tastes. Staff of 90. Info: http://www.larkcamp.com.

	Heart of the Alleghenies Folk Music Festival University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, Pennsylvania - Fri, Aug 8 - Sun, Aug 10
	Sponsored by the Allegheny Dulcimer group. Info: www.hotafest.org or http://alleghenymtndulcimers.com/festival.html or 716-676-2260;

September 2008

Walnut Valley Festival Winfield, Kansas - Wed, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 21

At the Cowley County Fairgrounds. Always a great line-up of entertainers and this year, Adam Miller will be onstage as the featured autoharp performer. ( A great honor!) Roz Brown and Julie Davis will also be on stage at various times. Autoharp Quarterly always sponsors between 8 and 10 free workshops with a terrific line-up of presenters as well as an "Autoharp Bash" the day of the autoharp contest to honor the winners and some good old-fashion jamming. Information: www.wvfest.com or hq@wvfest.com or 620-221-3250.

	Folk 'O Bourg Normandy, France - Sat, Sep 20 - Mon, Sep 22
	Nadine White will lead a "meeting" of autoharpers at this event. Plenty of time to think about going to Normandy in the Fall. For info: nadine@ifwtech.co.uk

October 2008

	3rd Annual Red Hill Music Festival United Methodist Church, Sumner, IL - Sat, Oct 11
	The festival begins at 9am at the church at 400 Christy Avenue. Workshops are offered in mountain and hammered dulcimer, autoharp, guitar and Irish whistle. The autoharp instructor is Marilyn Barrett. Registration is $10. For more info: contact Jennifer at 618-936-9038 or Jerry at 618-943-5610 or email jerrypacholski@verizon.net.