35th
Annual Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival
Saturday & Sunday, May 3rd and 4th, 2008
About
the 2008 Roots & Folk Festival:
The Adams Avenue Business Association proudly presents the 35th Annual Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 3 & May 4th 2008. Over 40,000 visitors attended this FREE two-day festival last year. This is truly an event that provides both enjoyment and cultural enrichment for the whole family.
Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival is a FREE two-day extravaganza which focuses on the promotion, preservation and performance of local and nationally touring musical acts.
The genres highlighted include the rich traditions of music styles such as Folk, Old Time String Bands, Cowboy, Cajun, Rockabilly, Roots-blues, Bluegrass, Celtic, Roots Rock, Honky-tonk, etc.
Come join us for a weekend of fun and excitement
as we offer over 100 Food and Arts & Craft Vendors, 2 Beer Gardens (sponsored by
Stone Brewing Company and Karl Strauss Brewing Company) along with over 50 live
music performances on six stages.
Special Promotion with KSON:
Join Cliff & Company from KSON as they do a LIVE broadcast from A La Francaise
Café & Bakery (3416 Adams Avenue) on
Friday April 11, 2008 from 5:00 a.m. until 9:00
a.m.
Come see some of the Roots & Folk Festival performers along with
some extra-special surprises as KSON brings their HOMETOWN HANDSHAKE to Adams
Avenue!
What is New This Year?
We have added a paid venue this year and are featuring The David Grisman Bluegrass Experience. The ticket prices will be: $35 for preferred seating, $30 general seating and $25 for balcony seating. The concert will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Normal Heights United Methodist Church (4650 Mansfield Street, San Diego CA 92116).
Concert starting at 2:00 pm so please come early and enjoy the free music and vendors. Parking is difficult as the Roots & Folk Festival is in the streets. Many streets will be closed to traffic.
Tickets Available at the door ONLY!
Tickets sales are going fast and we want to make certain that we have them available at the door. Purchase tickets at the Normal Heights United Methodist Church located at 4650 Mansfield Street during the Roots & Folk Festival on Saturday. From 10:00 a.m. until we sell out. Come early and get your seat!
Concert starting at 2:00 pm so please come early and enjoy the free music and vendors. Parking is difficult as the Roots & Folk Festival is in the streets. Many streets will be closed to traffic.
2008 Performer Listing!
Click the link below to view the performance schedule for the 208 event.
Performer Schedule
 Jim & Kim Lansford |
 Cathy & Fred Zipp
|
 Yale Strom, Hot Pstromi |
2008 Vendor Space Still available!
If you wish to be a vendor during the 2008 Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival, please click on the link below to print out an application, complete the application and mail it in with a check for the appropriate fees.
2008 Craft Vendor Application
2008 Food Vendor Application
Accommodations for Travelers who attend the Roots & Folk Festival
The Adams Avenue Business Association thanks the Lafayette Hotel for supplying the rooms for the performers who have traveled to play in the 35th Annual Roots & Folk Festival.
If you are traveling to attend this event, we recommend you make reservations at the beautiful Lafayette Hotel for the special Roots & Folk Festival Special Rates.
To make your reservations click here Lafayette Hotel Reservations Roots & Folk Festival Rates
If you prefer to call, please call (800) 468-3531 and be sure to mention the Roots & Folk Festival for special rates
LAFAYETTE HOTEL &
SUITES
2223 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104
Sponsors
We thank our generous sponsors for the 35th Annual Adams Avenue Roots & Folk Festival for their support. Their participation has helped us to ensure another successful and fun event. Please click on their logos to view their websites.
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