"HIGH POINT, N.C. – The Southwest Renewal
Foundation is hosting its 1st Annual EbFest Bluegrass Music &
Makers Festival June 4 in the Industrial Market Square Courtyard in the
Historic West High Street District from 1-10 p.m.
All proceeds from the festival will go
to support the Southwest Renewal Foundation. The foundation is working to
revitalize High Point’s historic industrial district.
This community celebration of music
and makers will feature lots of live music and several displays and
demonstrations showing how things are made.
There will be five bands during the
day with jam sessions between sets. The five bands include: The Carter
Brothers, McKinney Gap Band, John Hofmann’s AcousticA, Turpentine Shine, and
The Peace Train Band.
Thomas Built Buses will host an
interactive bus for guests to learn about their technology in celebration of
their 100th year. A local glassblower will be demonstrating how he
creates art and Printology Letterpress will be featuring a 100-year-old
printing press. Other makers will include furniture, jewelry, pottery and art.
It is a family-friendly event with a
children’s storytelling tent as well as an interactive children’s musical tent,
where local musicians from Smith & Whitley will teach the children how to
play instruments.
Food and beverages will be available
to purchase through the String & Splinter.
Tickets are $10 for adults; children 16
and under are free.
- A Press Release
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