When David Davis talks about his life in bluegrass, there’s a quiet passion in his soft-spoken Alabama voice that pulls you right in and makes you listen.

We are very pleased to have Doyle again this year. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver are vocally one of the best bands on the circuit, with multiple awards to their credit. They have a wonderful mix of bluegrass and gospel that is sure to please even the most discerning ear.

Voted 10 consecutive times “Entertaining band of the Year”  along with approximately another 110 awards...What more is there to say?

Traditional bluegrass at it’s best! Great pickin’ & singin with family harmonies that you can’t get unless your related!

Bluegrass music is now almost 60 years old, and it has become clear that within the music there are only a small handful of major stylists. Larry Sparks is one of the few who has created a style while remaining true to the best traditions of bluegrass.

David Davis & The Warrior River Boys                           Thursday

The Bluegrass Brothers                                  Friday

Rarely Herd                                                     Saturday

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver                                            Saturday

Larry Sparks & the Lonesome Ramblers                Thursday

Lost & Found                                                   Friday

Formed in 1973, Lost & Found have been tearing up the festival scene for over 4 decades! And they still got it! We are honored to have Lost & Found perform here.

The Hillbilly Gypsies                                       Thursday

The Special Consensus                         Friday

The Special Consensus is a four person acoustic bluegrass band that began performing in the Midwest in the spring of 1974.

Heather Berry & Tony                                    Friday

The legendary Charlie Waller told us once that Heather was his favorite female singer and we are inclined to agree! Heather has worked with Tom T. & Dixie Hall, The Whites, Mac Wiseman,  & the list goes on & on.

Nothin’ Fancy                                                  Thursday

 This will be Nothin’ Fancys second year here. Always entertaining with great vocals and instrumentation, see them once and you will want to see them again. The most requested band in 2010!

No One You Know                                           Saturday

Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice                     Thursday

Twilite Broadcasters                                                Saturday

Nu– Blu                                                            Friday

An exciting first for us at Pickin’ in Parsons. We had lots of requests for this band. Their new album on Mountain Fever Records is awesome. Click below to hear a sample!

Junior is making a return trip to the festival this year riding high on the success of his latest album “Heartaches & Dreams” with several songs in the top 10 nationwide.

Having come together in Weaverville, NC in late 2008, the duo continues the tradition of two part harmony vocals with acoustic instrument accompaniment once common in the southern United States.

Offering diverse material from their new album “Nights” on Pinecastle Records. Nu-Blu is giving us a glimpse of what’s to come in bluegrass.

Ronnie Reno & Reno Tradition                                        Saturday

A living legend in music & television. The list of people he has worked with and for is literally a who’s who in the music business. You can see Ronnie on RFD TV on his hit show “Reno’s Old Time Music Festival” We are pleased as punch to have Ronnie returning to Pickin’ in Parsons.

Camping

 

Full Service includes City Water, 20/30/50 amp electric, City Sewage, Expanded Cable TV, Wireless internet, and garbage.  Full service is $25 per night your camper is in that spot. It is on a first come, first serve basis. No reservations will be taken. However, if you are traveling great distances please call before you leave, if a site is available it will be held for up to 12 hours travel time.

 

 
Mr. & Mrs. Holcolm  from Worthington, WV won 7 days of full service camping

 along with two weekend tickets, t-shirts & hats. Congratulations!

 

Field camping is $5 per night. There are no utilities in the field, however you have full use of our dump stations, showers, restrooms, laundry facility, & garbage service. You are welcome to run a generator.

 

If hotels or B & B’s are more your style please contact

The Tucker County CVB

for a list of options.

800-782-2775

 

Tickets

Early bird three day pass just $50

one day pass just $25

if purchased before July 4th 2012

@ the gate

Day pass $30

Weekend $65

All prices are per person over the age of 13.

12 & under are free with a paying adult.

 

 

 

To purchase tickets…

Send check or money order along with self addressed stamped envelope to

Pickin’ in Parsons PO Box 212 Parsons, WV 26287 . Or….

Click on the Paypal cart below and pay with credit, debit, or Electronic funds transfer. Please include the address where you prefer your tickets to be mailed.

All the Bowers family are so friendly and go out of their way to help are glad to see the improvements of tent and bathroom facilities. This is our 3rd year and will be back next year. Good luck and God Bless.

Donald Cox, New Creek, WV

 

 

You are doing a great job with this festival– keep it up. Thanks for all your hard work. Enjoyed reading the booklet—learned a lot about the festival & the town.— The Hoover Family, Brandywine, WV

 

 

It was very nice, not noisy under the tent. The sound of Bands was right & Clear.

Lora Vance, French Creek, WV

 

AWESOME!!!

GREAT FESTIVAL!

Murray Davis, Ontario, Canada

 

This was our first time - we will probably be back - had a great time - you all did a GREAT JOB - We felt welcomed - Good “FAMILY” atmosphere -  would highly recommend it!

Mike & Sandy Corell, Clifton Forge, VA

 

You bring a lot of enjoyment to a lot of people in this screwed up world of ours. Hope you live forever!!

Anonymous

 

I already know that you are planning to expand and make things bigger and better for the fans….you guys are always on top of things…...See ya next year!

Paul Kendzierski, Moundsville, WV

 

 Wonderful music, and very friendly people. We had a great time. The Jams were also terrific. Donna Fitzgerald, Irvine, PA

 

One of the best we’ve been to—only wish it was closer to home!! Willie & Mary Beth Miller, Donalsonville, GA

 

Thanks for an excellent Schedule of bands and overall a great experience. Alan Watson, Strasburg, VA

 

 

Love this Place!

Jim & Donna Riter, Jewett, OH

 

This is an awesome campground. The showers & Restrooms are always clean & fully stocked. It is nice to stay at a place where you can really tell that the owners love & have a passion for what they are doing from John & Joyce to Big John & Spud to those at the T– Shirt booth down to the sound guy and all those in between All I can say is AWESOME!!

Anonymous

 

My Family was from Elkins, so I just enjoy WV and especially the Bowers family and helpers. That is what made this trip so special. The camp ground is beautiful. We loved everyone here including the people who camped. If the good Lords willing and the creeks don’t rise we’ll see you next year. We fell in  love with Tyler, Katelynn, Caleb, & Kayla.

Pat & Bud Perry, Harrisburg, VA

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