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August 4th, 5th, 6th- Newton Hills State Park
South of Canton, South Dakota 

Here's the list of the 2006 Folk Festival performers!
MAIN STAGE:

The Foghorn Stringband
East of Westreville
Johnny B Connolly Band
Paul Geremia
Steam-Powered Airplane

SECOND STAGE:
The Ranch Hands
Scott Erickson
Molly Thorton
John Goraj & Kevin Jansa

New! "Campground Contest"
Want a chance at 15 minutes of Folk Fest fame? Check out our "Campground Contest"
UPDATE: The WINNER of the Campground Contest was Snakebeard Jackson! Congratulations!

And, if you want a little Saturday morning exercise,
check out the Canton 10K 2006 Fun Run/Walk

FRIDAY, AUGUST 4th

7:00pm East of Westreville
8:00pm Johnny B. Connolly
9:00pm Paul Geremia
10:00pm The Foghorn Stringband

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5th

MAIN STAGE
12:30 Steam Powered Airplane
1:30 Johnny B. Connolly
2:30 Paul Geremia
3:30 Foghorn Stringband

4:15 - 5:30 Dinner break and judge "Campground Contest" acts

5:30 Steam Powered Airplane
6:30 Johnny B. Connolly
7:30 East of Westreville
8:30 Paul Geremia
9:30 - 9:45 Contest Winner's 15 min of Folk Fame
10:00 Foghorn Stringband

SECOND STAGE
10:00am - noon Workshops

1:00 - 2:00 The Ranch Hands
2:00 - 3:00 Scott Erickson & Molly Thorton
3:00 - 4:00 The John Goraj Band

SUNDAY, AUGUST 6th

MAIN STAGE
Noon - 1:30 Gospel Show
with Steam Powered Airplane, East of Westreville, and Foghorn Stringband

SECOND STAGE
10am to Noon - Workshops 

Tickets go on sale June 1st
Weekend Pass $30.00
Weekend pass available at the gate or by mail.
One day tickets available at the gate only.
Friday night only $15.00
Saturday all day $20.00
Sunday all day $5.00

Children 12 and Under FREE

Advanced tickets are available at:
East Dakota Natural Foods Co-op

2504 S Duluth. Sioux Falls SD
Garden of Eatn'
401 E. 5th St. Canton SD

or send a self addressed stamped
envelope
and a check made out to FOTM
To: Gaynor Johnson
103 S. Main
Canton SD  57013

Mail before midnight July 25th
Held rain or shine. No refunds.

Ticket prices do not include entrance fees to Newton Hills State Park.

CONCESSIONS PROVIDED BY:
GREAT PLAINS COFFEE - Sioux Falls SD
CANTON AFTER PROM COMMITTEE - Canton SD
CANTON VFW CLUB - Canton SD

Newton Hills State Park is comprised of over 840 densely wooded acres. The oak covered hills provide an ideal environment for a wide variety of plants and animals. Located six miles south of Canton, South Dakota the park offers visitors a 123 unit campground with electrical hookups, modern comfort stations with hot showers and camping cabins. 

Camping Reservations
Reservations can only be made through a central 1-800 number and can be made only 90 days in advance.
Call early to reserve your spot. All Camping fees must be paid at the time of your reservation.
The toll free number is 1-800-710-CAMP.

Just a Reminder...

  • First aid is available on site

  • No grilling or cooking allowed in the concert area

  • Pets welcome if they are leashed

  • Please take all your trash with you -

  • including cigarette butts - when you leave.

What to bring...

  • lawn chairs - blanket

  • sunscreen - hat - umbrella

  • checkbook - bug repellent

  • coolers are welcome as beer is not available for purchase.

FOTM would like to thank all of the Folk Festival Sponsors

A & R Machining
Fairview, SD

Farmers State Bank
Canton, SD

Western Commercial Printing
Sioux Falls, SD

 

Sterling Carpets
Canton, SD

Sturdevant's Auto Parts
Sioux Falls, SD

Tebben's Campers
Harrisburg, SD

Shopping News
Sioux Falls, SD

Gregor's Eastside Liquor
Sioux Falls, SD

Sunshine Foods
Canton, SD

Jerry's Appliance Repair
Canton, SD

For more information please call (605) 987-2582

 


South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music
P.O. Box 901 Sioux Falls, SD 57101-901
email: info@fotm.org

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