Acoustic Festival
No Pets Allowed
Tickets: In Advance: $10 (children 3 – 15 yrs: $5) At the Gate: $15 (children 3 – 15 yrs: $8)
Winding Trails members receive $2 discount.
For General Public tickets: https://acousticfestival.bpt.me/
Winding Trails Members only may get tickets here: https://www.windingtrails.org/register/?id=972
50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington, CT
Come and enjoy over twenty of the finest local and nationally touring acts in the beautiful woods of Winding Trails in Farmington, CT. There will be three stages playing simultaneously giving you the opportunity to hear a multitude of musicians among the fall foliage. The schedule so far includes:
Amphitheater Stage |
Walton Pond Stage |
Nature’s Porch Stage |
| Shawn Taylor | Mark Moriarty | Sweetest Key |
| Ramblin Dan Stevens | Peter Lehndorff | The Bombay Oysters |
| HannaH’s Field | Bill Benson | Peter Nelson |
| Lara Herscovitch and the Highway Philosophers | Bonnie Lee Panda | Crowes Pasture |
| Auburn Mode | Eric Paradine | Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli |
| The Wolff Sisters | Jimmi Mann | Kirsten Graves |
| Syndicate | Gracie Day |
Song Contest with Bill and Kay Pere – 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Come and perform your original songs for a chance to win a featured performance slot at the Connecticut Songwriters Association, a music business and career consultation, and more. Space is limited so sign up early. The $10 registration fee for the contest includes a ticket to the Acoustic Festival. Full contest rules and registration instructions at http://www.ctsongs.com/RegistrationPage-FVA%20SongContest.htm
Limited Space available, register by emailing info@ctsongwriting.com
The Craft and Business of Songwriting – 2:30pm – 3:30pm
The Craft & Business of Songwriting with Grammy Award winning Songwriter Bill Pere. Come and learn the craft and business of songwriting with Grammy-Winning songwriter Bill Pere. Bill was named one of the “Top 50 Innovators, Groundbreakers, and Guiding Lights of the Music Industry” by Music Connection Magazine. He is the author of the industry-standard songwriting guide “Song crafters’ Coloring Book” and is one of the most sought-after songwriting coaches today, working with clients around the world. More at www.billpere.com Registration to this workshop is free.
Vocal Coaching Workshop 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Vocal Coaching Workshop with Nashville recording artist Kay Pere. Come and learn some career changing vocal tips with Nashville recording artist, award-winning singer-songwriter, and a nationally known vocal and creativity coach Kay Pere. Kay has been a Director for the Connecticut Songwriters Association since 1997, and she presents regularly at national music conferences. More at www.kaypere.com Registration to this workshop is free.
Food and Drink Vendors
Greenhouse Cafe and more!
The festival benefits the Trails Fund of Winding Trails.
Special Thanks to These Event Sponsors:
Your Backyard...The Way It Should Be
Winding Trails
50 Winding Trails Drive, Farmington, CT 06032
Phone 860.677.8458 Fax 860.676.9407
Winding Trails, Inc. is a non-profit organization serving people from Farmington and surrounding communities, providing year round recreational and educational activities for the enjoyment and growth of families and individuals of all ages. Winding Trails is dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of the natural woodlands and waterways that allow outdoor programming, character development, and other activities that strengthen the lives of those we serve.
