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This years Traditional Music Festival looks to be the best yet Craft and food Vendors spots available Email ralph@kingmusiccenter.com or call 336 -983-4951. Downloadable PDF Flyer on "more" page!
History of Jomeokee Park
Jomeokee means great guide or pilot. “Jo-me-okee,” a lilting term from the language of the Saura Indians.
1970- Tom Jones of Pinnacle, NC opened Jomeokee Campground on his dairy, chicken and tobacco farm.
1974- Lester Flatt held his first bluegrass festival here in the summer of ‘74.
1975- Lester Flatt bought the property from Tom and Pauline Jones
Between 1974 until 1979 Lester Flatt would have bluegrass festivals each summer.
In December 1979 Mr. Flatt sold the property to Alan Pace of Winston-Salem, NC. As part of the sale agreement, a final concert was agreed to for June of 1980. Unfortunately, Lester Flatt died on May 11, 1980. A memorial festival was held in his honor in June.
1980- present Jomeokee Park has been operated as a campground and music park.
In the late 80’s and 90’s Jomeokee was site to the WTQR radio family re-union which was a large outdoor show that featured top-line Nashville country acts such as Travis Tritt , Sammy Kershaw, Lee Greenwood, Ronnie Milsap and Tanya Tucker.
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> The Old Timers Cup/Pinnacle Fiddlers Convention
> Oct 3-4 2008 6-pm
> Jomeokee Campground 1140 Paces Place Pinnacle NC 27043
> Contestants may Enter 3 Contests
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> Fiddle
> Bluegrass Fiddle
> Banjo
> Bluegrass Banjo
> Guitar
> Mandolin
> Open Strings(Open To Dobro ,Upright Acoustic Bass, Autoharp, Dulcimer Or any other Traditional American Stringed Instrument)
> Best Band
> Youth 13 and Under(any Instrument)
> All Contests
> 1st Place $200 and Trophy
> 2nd place $50 Ribbon Or Trophy
> 3rd place $25 Ribbon Or Trophy
> H.M. Ribbon
> The Old Timers Cup (Attendees will given ballots Saturday Night During Judging to vote for the best all around Entertainer.)
> Trophy Awarded in Memory of Ralph "The Old Timer" McGee, Local Fiddle Legend and Entertainer.
> Dance Contest Saturday Night Flatfoot or similar Syle .
> Cash Prize And Ribbon
> Pre-Registration Not Required
> Contestants refunded after Saturday Performance.
> Contestants are encouraged to play both night to increase your chance of winning . Highest score will be judged.
> Bands will be allowed at least 2 songs.
> Individuals will be allowed one song.
> Multiple performances will be allowed if time permits.
> Contestants will be Judged on:
> Crowd Response 20%
> Originality 20%
> Traditionality 20%
> Overall Performance 40%
> In the Event of a tie, a Show down will take Place During The awards Ceremony
> Contestant Ticket $10
> Tickets $10 each night
> Camping available Hookups on first come first serve basis.
> Showers and 100 acres to stroll and Hike in the shadow of Plot mtn
> Food and crafts
> Public Display of alcohol prohibited.
> www.jomeokee.net
> myspace.com/jomeokeemusicfestival
> Music questions 336-983-4951
> Camping Questions 336-287-4631
> Yall Come!
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