Evart Pre-Funfest

The Fun begins with a variety of pre-festival activities.There are jam sessions, tune exchanges, hiking events, and outings to local establishments. Please join us if you can!

Come early for the pre-fest!

- Spontaneous improptu jams anytime, anywhere

- Daily Ukulele, Fiddle, Dulcimer and Dixieland jams

- Kayak the river and ride the bike trail

- Perform at the Farmers Market

- Play for the local church

- Pin ribbons at Fair Board Breakfast.

Schedule:

U​ke jams, 10-11:30am at the Lions pavilion. If you own a copy of the book, The Daily Ukulele, by Liz and Jim Beloff, please bring your book to the jam. This is the yellow book, from their three book series.

Hammer Dulcimer jams, 1-4 ​pm and ​7-10 pm in the ODPC Pavilion. All instruments are welcome.

Mountain Dulcimer jams, check the whiteboard at campsite A25 for times.

Dixieland Jam: 2-4:15pm daily at the Swine Barn. All instruments welcome; not limited to traditional Dixieland instrumentation. Discover the joy of the old time favorites performed in a Dixieland style: Bill Bailey, Darktown Strutters’ Ball, When the Saints, Alabama Jubilee… Coordinated by Jim Janofski

Fiddle jams, 2 ​- 4 ​pm at the Lions pavilion.

Rick Thum "A-Z of Hammered Dulcimer" For details & registration, see the Pre-Fest Academy. there is a cost for this class

9am-12am - Dave Haas "Mountain Dulcimer Track 1" Novice thru Intermediate workshop offered for 3 half days.For details & registration, see the Pre-Fest Academy. there is a cost for this class

1pm-4pm - Dave Haas "Mountain Dulcimer Track 2" Intermediate thru advanced workshop offered for 3 half days. For details & registration, see the Pre-Fest Academy. there is a cost for this class

9:am - 4:pm ODPC Office Open - volunteer signup, membership renewal & tee shirt sales

9am - 4pm Dan Levenson Clawhammer Banjo Class. For details & registration, see the Pre-Fest Academy. there is a cost for this class

9am - 4pm Gourd Rattle Class. Old Office (building 14 on the map) Each student will design their gourd rattle and add beads, beans and or seeds to get the sound they like from their rattle. A handle will be attached and decorative elements can be added as well. There will be fur scraps, dyes, beads and wood burning tools to use during the class. Cost for materials $30. Contact Karen Brown kahb69@gmail.com

9:30-2:30pm Mark Alan Wade Hammered Dulcimer Class sessions 1-3 For details & registration, see the Pre-Fest Academy. there is a cost for these classes

10:00am - Hammered Dulcimer Stage Show Opener Practice at the Swine Barn.

10:00am - Sloth Jam at the ODPC Pavilion. This is a slower then a slow jam for beginners

11:45am - The Battle Cry of Freedom - Music and Revivals of the Civil War Era at the Lion's Club Pavilion. Reminders of the captivating, powerful, and time tested music and spiritual revivals during this turbulent era in our American history.) Presented by Jim Janofski—instruments and players welcomed!

1:15-2:30pm Randy Clepper - Irish Accompaniment: How I Do It for all accompaniment instruments – All Levels. For details & registration see the Pre-Fest Academy. There is a cost for this class.

3pm - 4:15pm Mark Alan Wade Mountain Dulcimer Class Session 4 For details & registration, see the Pre-Fest Academy. there is a cost for these classes

3:00-4:15pm Randy Clepper Open Clinic for bouzouki, guitar, tentor banjo & Mandolin. For details & registration see the Pre-Fest Academy. There is a cost for this class.

4:00-6:30pm - Baked Potato Dinner in the Community Hall. This is a fundraiser for the Osceola County 4-H Small Animal Program. Cost: 5 & up - $12

7:00pm - Dixieland Jam in the Community Hall

Evening - Squirrels' Nest Open Jam - All are welcome.