Tribute to Grandpa Jones
By: © Nelson Taylor 2008
Festival Location: Mountain View, AR, USA
Festival State: Arkansas Festivals
Festival Type(s): Fan Coventions, Bizarre Festivals, Country Music Festivals
After the recent passing of Grandpa Jones -- Country Music Hall-of-Fame banjo player and star from the TV show Hee Haw -- the Ozark Folk Center decided to mount a tribute to his music and his life.
In September 1999, 700 people showed up to listen to family and friends of Grandpa Jones as they told stories and played his music. This first event was such a success that local organizers decided to hold the tribute annually.
Tribute to Grandpa Jones - When, Where and More Info Please
When: Every September
Where: Mountain View, Arkansas, U.S.A.
More Info Please: For more info call 870/269-3851
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