Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance October 8, 2008

An all ages event. Just down the road from Pittsboro, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro at 1439 Henderson Tanyard Road in Silk Hope, North Carolina.

The festival will feature more than 40 bands and performers on two big outdoor stages, a large Dance Tent, and an intimate Cabaret Tent.

Featured performers: The Del McCoury Band, The Carolina Chocolate Drops, The Duhks, Boulder Acoustic Society, Eileen Ivers, Samantha Crain, Paleface, and more…

Tickets are on sale now for the festival at www.shakorihills.org and by calling (919) 542-8142. Early bird special (runs through Aug. 17) is adult four day pass for $65 and youth four day pass for $35. Regular adult four-day passes are $75 in advance and $85 at the gate. Four-day passes for youth ages 13-15 are $45 (children 12 years and younger are free). Day tickets are also available: $22 for Thursday, $30 for Friday, $37 for Saturday, and $26 for Sunday. Chatham County residents receive $5 off day tickets with proof of residence at the gate, and students receive $5 off day tickets with a valid student id. Group rates are also available by phone. Free on-site tent camping and $50 vehicle camping are available. On-site parking is $4 per day or $10 for the weekend.

Other activities include a sustainability fair where area environmental pioneers will come together to share ideas and educate festivalgoers. As always, there will be fabulous craft vendors, gourmet food, healing artists, workshops, poetry and instrument contests, and drum circles. There are lots of family and kids activities as well as a family friendly camping area. Kids can look forward to bubbles, face painting, crafts, mask making, and general fun in the supervised children’s area.

Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance is sponsored by Shakori Hills, Inc., a non-profit formed in order to provide an environment for community building through arts and education for Chatham County and beyond.

Official Website: http://www.shakorihills.org