Saturday Evening Headliner:

- Continuous Concerts -- Over 40 musician’s Workshops -

- Contra, Square, salsa & various folk Dance -- Children’s Program - jams & More! -

Tom Rush

Co-sponsored by: the Metro Parks and WCBE 90.5 FM

Opener:

Red Tail Ring

All events are free with exception of workshops & Saturday evening concert

Central Ohio Folk Festivalpresents the 22nd Annual

Highbanks Metro Park May 5 & 6, 2018

new location:

with Matt Nakoa

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Saturday evening Headliner Nationally and internationally acclaimed, folk singer-songwriter

Tom Rush -with Matt nakoa Tom is a gifted

musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration – a journey into the tradition & spectrum of what music has been, can be, and will become.

His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the rib-aching laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues.

Tom Rush’s impact on the American music scene has been profound. He helped shape the folk revival in the ’60s and the renaissance of the ’80s and ’90s, his music having left its stamp on generations of artists. James Taylor, Emmylou Harris, Tom Petty and Garth Brooks have cited Tom as major influences. His early recordings introduced the world to the work of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, and James Taylor. Subsequently, his Club 47 concerts brought attention to emerging artists such as Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin. Now celebrating his 52nd year on stage and in the studio, he still does what audiences love him for: writing and playing …passionately, tenderly…knitting together the musical traditions and talents of our times.

tom rush “has made his reputation as a soft-spoken, powerful interpreter of traditional songs”

- The New York Times www.tomrush.com

Saturday Evening Concert – 7pm / Kirby Main Tent. Tickets required.Limited tickets available on-site: purchase in Store Tent ($20) while supplies last. Advanced purchase recommended. Purchase at Eventbrite ($20): www.centralohiofolkfestival_tomrush.eventbrite.com.

Opening act: red Tail Ring (Kalamazoo, MI) Laurel Premo and Michael Beauchamp of Red Tail Ring

create lush, intricate arrangements of original folk music and traditional ballads with banjo, fiddle, guitar, & close harmonies. “The very best of the 21st century’s minimalist and highly original folk music – a peerless duo.” – American Roots UK. With over seven years of touring, Red Tail Ring has performed throughout the U.S. and overseas in Denmark, Germany &

Sweden. “Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo seem to be so deep into the tradition that they are re-defining it” – Amos Perrine, No Depression Listen: www.redtailring.com.

Photo: Dave Birkham

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Welcome to the 22nd annual

Central Ohio Folk Festival !

Questions? Contact: info@columbusfolkmusicsociety.org

Highlights 19 free concerts –• (Kirby Main Stage & Young Musicians’ Showcase Stage)Opening Folk Sing-Along• – 11am Sat. Please join in! Pg. 9Special “Worst Song in the World •Contest” – 4:15pm Sat.Dance Pavilion! – • Contra & Square, Salsa (NEW), Scottish & English Country Dancing, & more (open to all), in addition to performing dance groups. Pg. 9Children’s Program – • (free concerts & other activities) Pg. 441 Music Workshops • – see listing pg. 7; registration on-site or at www.centralohiofolkfestival_tomrush.eventbrite.com Scheduled Jam Groups Tent • – Festival Store – food service & more! Pgs. 9&10.

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Dear Festival Goers: The mission of the Columbus Folk Music Society (a not-for-profit organization) is to promote the appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of folk music, song, dance, storytelling and the other folk arts inclusive of all cultures. The annual Central Ohio Folk Festival is one of the most important means we use to accomplish this. All activities are free, with the exception of workshops and Saturday evening concert!

Come and participate in the many family friendly activities! Whether you are an individual or a family, a musician or a lover of the folk arts, we know you’ll enjoy the various activities, music and learning opportunities found at the festival. We’ve outgrown our former location, so beginning in 2018, the festival will be held at Highbanks Metro Park. This festival would not be possible without so many helping hands – from the many Metro Park volunteers and employees to the Columbus Folk Music Society members & friends who donate their time and talents to make this weekend a reality AND a fun and enjoyable time for everyone. We also want to thank the many musicians and sound personnel who give of themselves so tirelessly as well as our business supporters!

Special note:NEW things this year –

Cigar Box Guitar Making• (ages 12 & up/donation for kit)Salsa Dance• (performance & participatory) by Salsamante Dance AcademySpecial Dance Presentation: Magical •Music Dance & Rhythms of India with Utpola Borah and Hans Utter

If you like what you see and hear and are interested in being a supporter of the festival, please see someone at our registration table. All donations go directly to support the festival and help us in our future planning. We are entirely volunteer driven (no paid staff). The Columbus Folk Music Society, which produces the festival, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

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Festival Schedule At-A-Glance Saturday (cont.)

Free hourly concerts / storytelling / dance /featured jam groups 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Workshops (reasonable fee) Noon - 6 p.m.“Worst Song in the World Contest” - Showcase Stage 4:15 p.m. (after Kirby Awards)

Children’s Activities 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Cigar Box Guitar Making (12 & up) 1-2 p.m. & 3-4 p.m.Jams/Sings (until 6:30 p.m.)Drum Circle (all welcome) 5 - 6:00 p.m.Saturday Evening Concert (tickets required): 7 p.m.

SundayRegistration 10 a.m.-3 p.m.“Songs for the Spirit” (with Tree of Life) 11 - 11:50 a.m.Festival Store, Vendors’ Booths, Food Service 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Free hourly concerts/ dance/featured jam groups 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Workshops (reasonable fee) 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.Children’s Activities 1-4 p.m.Cigar Box Guitar Making (12 & up) 1-2 p.m. & 3-4 p.m.Closing Song/Jam Circle 4:30 - ? Park closes at dark.

Friday Meet and Greet at Highbanks Northern Shelter 6 - 9:30 p.m.Registrants Welcome Buffet/Pot Luck Supper & Open Jamming“Worst Song in the World Contest” 8 p.m.

SaturdayRegistration10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Festival Store & Vendors’ Booths 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Food Service 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.Opening Folk Sing-Along 11 - 11:50 a.m.

visit our festival page for up to date information on workshops and times as they become available: www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org/COFF/coff.html

Children’s Stage Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Sing-alongs, stories, concerts AND a few surprises! Children’s Parade4 p.m. Saturday

Metro ParksNature Displays Craft areaSat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Kids can make drums, shakers & head garlands.

Coloring Book station

instrument “Petting Zoo”

Sat. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sun. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.Kids can try out various instruments: guitars, fiddles, dulcimer, shakers, and more!

Cigar Box guitar Making12 & up: 1-2 p.m. & 3-4 p.m. both days (donation for kit)

Children’s Program

THIS FESTIvAl is made possible, in part, by a grant from the Columbus Foundation. Columbusfoundation.org

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Kirby Main Stage Performers (in order of appearance)Times/Events subject to change. Visit our web page for up-to-date schedule information.

The Castros (Westerville, OH) Somos Los Castros! A husband and wife duo making music for the heart. He’s from Costa Rica; she’s from Ohio. They fell in love, got married and now are making waves regionally and internationally with their heartfelt folksy tunes, which fluctuate between haunting and deeply emotional – all written with honesty and passion.www.thecastrosmusic.com 3 p.m. Saturday

Storytellers of Central Ohio (Columbus, OH)The Storytellers of Central Ohio (SOCO) are a dynamic group of men and women of all ages who believe in the power, the magic, and the wonder of storytelling in the oral tradition. Founded in 1990 to promote the art of storytelling, and to foster the growth and development of storytellers, SOCO now plays an

integral part in the world-wide renaissance of storytelling. Listen to some of them on the main stage! www.socotales.org Noon Saturday

Sour Cherry Pie (Columbus, OH) This duo consists of Phil Hart and talented sideman Steve Rolfe. Phil, a creative and engaging singer-songwriter, has roots going back to the sixties folk era. Since 1970, he has been writing folks songs, children’s songs, and songs about faith. His songs are

flavored by the styles of Dylan, Paxton, and John Prine. Some of his more recent work has political and religious energy inspired by Phil Ochs and Leonard Cohen. www.pahart.com. 2 p.m. Saturday

Hedgehog String Band (Zanesville, OH) Hedgehog String Band is an old-time trio consisting of Bob Lucas, daughter Chloe Manor, and her husband Chris Westhoff. This ensemble makes music with “power, thrust and charm” – just down right good and dancy. And they don’t draw the line at old time traditional music. As often is the case, they find tradition to be a springboard that gives lift and velocity to dive into the ever-welcoming pool of twenty first century contemporary music. www.boblucasmusic.com 1 p.m. Saturday

The Folk Ramblers (Opening Sing-Along) Bill Cohen (guitar & vocals) and Carl Yaffey (banjo & vocals) perform classic folk songs of the 50s & 60s made famous by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, and many others. They’ll have the audience heartily singing along in no time (indeed that will be their very intent). Join them at the festival opening! Folkramblers.carl-yaffey.com

(Columbus, OH)

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Tree of Life “Songs for the Spirit” (Green Camp, OH) A duo consisting of Steve Moore (singer-songwriter, vocals, guitar, harmonica) and Kristi Sue Moore (har-mony vocals, bass guitar, keyboard, flute, percussion) producing what they call “Organic Trance-Folk Music.” www.Reverbnation.com/Treeoflifepage 11 a.m. Sunday

Modock Rounders (Durbin, W. VA) What began as two friends learning to play fiddle & banjo tunes during all night sessions on the back porch, has grown into a multi-generational old-time powerhouse. Jesse Pearson (fiddle/guitar), Cody Jordan (guitar/vocals/fiddle), and Kim Johnson (banjo) form the core of The Modock Rounders, a traditional stringband from West Virginia’s

Kanawha Valley, and they are keeping hot the fires of the Mountain State’s fiddling heritage. www.modockrounders.com Noon Sunday

Rob McNurlin (Nashville, TN) Rob has released 9 CDs, toured America, England & Australia, is a regular at

the Woody Guthrie Folk Festival & Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch, and was the guest Master Artist at the 2016 Augusta’s Old Time Music Week. He has toured with Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Jorma Kaukone/Hot Tuna and shared

the stage with Marty Stuart and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.www.robmcnurlin.com 2 p.m. Sunday

Others: The Relentless Mules, Delpin Sisters, Suzuki Music Columbus & more!

Grassinine (Columbus, OH)A band “started by accident and staying together by luck.” Dreamt up after a golf outing by Tom Krouse & Jamie Davis, the band actually came together on a pontoon boat on the Scioto because they thought it would be funny to bring a gut bucket & a banjo and float up and down the river trying to scare people Deliverance-style. What actually

happened was something quite different. And they’re still at it and enjoying every minute!www.grassinine.com 4 p.m. Saturday

Laurie McClain (Lincoln, NE) With 6 released CDs under her belt, its Americana/Folk singer-songwriter Laurie McClain’s honey voice that soothes and her powerful lyrics that heals hearts. Reminiscent of 60s/70s folk, her songs are messages of hope for a weary world. With “disarming humor and passionate performance, she is a gem of uniqueness and authenticity.” -MICHAEL KEARNS www.lauriemcclain.com 1 p.m. Sunday

Halfway Home (Columbus, OH) Americana/roots band, Halfway Home, has been entertaining Central Ohio audiences for more than a decade. Members include: Mike Hale (mandolin & guitar), Patti Ramsey (guitar & percussion), Patrick Casey (accordion), Brian Szuch (guitar) and Renilda Marshall (bass) with all contributing vocals. Expect the poignant, the thoughtful, the humorous, and a good dose of spontaneity. www.halfway-home.com 3 p.m. Sunday

Tom Rush (Festival Headliner)

“The Creative Process” (All)

Henry Barnes (Old-time fiddle multiple awards winner)

“Appalachian Fiddle” (Intermediate)“Appalachian Fiddle” (Advanced)

Michael Beauchamp (Sat Evening Opening Act: Red Tail Ring)

“Flat-picked Guitar Tunes & Accompaniment Techniques” (Intermediate)

Andy Beyer (Group: The Hardtackers)

“Sea Chanty Workshop I” (All)“Sea Chanty Workshop II” (All)

Marco Castro (Performing Band: The Castros)

“The Art of Song Translation” (Advanced Beginner) “Social Media Strategy for Artists” (Beginner)

Scott DeWitt “Strings Attached Ukulele Workshop I”(loaners available)“Strings Attached Ukulele Workshop II” (loaners available)

Phil Hart (Performing Band: Sour Cherry Pie)

“Sing Me a Song: Where to Start/Songwriting I”(Beg/Adv Beg)

“Sing Me a Song: Where to Start/Songwriting II”(Beg/Adv Beg)

Dave Hawkins (Solo Artist)

“Stage Presence & Song Presentation I” (All)“Stage Presence & Song Presentation II” (All)

Hedgehog String Band (Performing Band)

“Harmonizing as a Band” (Beginner/Advanced Beginner)

Jake Loew (Bands: Wayfarers, The Sandy Tar Brothers)

“Beginners Guitar” (Loaners available) (Beginner) “Fiddle for Beginners” (Loaners available) (Beginner)

Bob Lucas (Performing Band: Hedgehog String Band) “Old-time Banjo” (Advance Beginner/Intermediate)

Thom McCain “Ins and Outs of Organizing House Concerts” (All)

Laurie McClain (Performer) “How to Stay Healthy on the Road & At Home” (All)

Rob McNurlin (Performer)

“Country & Gospel Singing” (All)“ Woody Guthrie Songs” (All)

Jim Miller (Solo Artist)

“Our Favorite Tunes” (with C. Sheets/All instruments) (Adv Beg)“Tin Whistle: Getting Started” (Loaners Available) (Beginner)

Festival Workshops Times/Events subject to change. Visit our web page for up-to-date schedule information.

note: Most of our Workshop Presenters also teach music in ‘real life.’ To attend the workshops, you must be registered. The fee is $10 total for Saturday & $10 total for Sunday. You can attend as many workshops as you like on those days. A complete listing of workshop times, levels & descriptions can be found on our website as well as in the program booklet received at registration. Register in Store Tent.

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Presenters Workshop Titles

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The Bob Kirby Scholarship AwardIn 2009 the Columbus Folk Music Society established the Bob Kirby Scholarship Memorial Fund in memory of Bob Kirby, who was a firm supporter of preserving our musical heritage – with particular emphasis on young musicians. The purpose of the fund is to assist young musicians from the Central Ohio area by offering opportunities they may not otherwise experience, namely:

opportunities to enhance their musical skills in the folk music tradition by an • award towards the purchase of an instrument or lessons; opportunities to pursue a greater knowledge of, and appreciation for, folk • music; AND performance opportunities. •

Join us at the Showcase Stage at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday for Awards Presentation!

Steve Moore (Performing Band: Tree of Life) “Songwriting: My Method” (Beginner)

Caleb Powers (Performing Band: Relentless Mules)

“Bluegrass Fiddle” (Intermediate)“Bluegrass Mandolin” (Advanced Beginner/Intermediate)

Laurel Premo (Sat Evening Opening Act: Red Tail Ring)

“American Old-Time Fiddle Tunes” (Intermediate)

Gary Puckett (Performer & Music Instructor)

“Traditional Finger Picking Guitar Styles” (All) “Bluegrass Progressive Banjo Styles & Techniques” (All)

Bill Schilling (Performer)

“Hymn/Gospel/Spiritual Sing” (All)“Songs of Leonard Cohen” (All)“Autoharp Questions” (All)

Linda Sigismondi (Performer)

“Minor Melodies for Mountain Dulcimer” (Advanced Beginner)“Irish Tunes for Mountain Dulcimer” (Intermediate)

Marie “Wolf” Smith (Performer)

“Riding the Rails in Song” (All)“Jam Etiquette” (All)

Brian Szuch (Performing Band: Halfway Home)

“Basics of Home Recording & Music Production” (All)“Lead Soloing & Improvisation on Guitar” (Adv Beginner)“Playing as Sideman: How to Accompany a Performer” (All)

Chas Williams (Attorney and Performer) “Intro to Legal Organization for Music Groups” (Beginner)

Presenters Workshop Titles

Festival Workshops (Cont.)Times/Events subject to change. Visit our web page for up-to-date schedule information.

Other Festival Events !Times/Events subject to change. Visit our web page for up-to-date schedule information.

Stuff to Know:ParkingIf you have any questions about where you are parked or other places to park, the metro park staff will assist you. For the benefit of musicians & others who need it, there is a staffed unload/load area (10 min. limit) directly across from restroom facilities (main Big Meadows parking area). Look for the signs and load/unload tent.

RegistrationHours: Saturday – 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. / Sunday – 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. See Registration Table directly inside Store Tent. Registration for workshops is $10 for Saturday and $10 for Sunday and you can attend as many workshops as you wish on those days. The Saturday evening concert is $20. Pre-purchase of evening concert tickets highly recommended. Limited supply of Saturday evening tickets available at the Registration Table or when gate opens outside Kirby Main Tent at

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Dance Pavilion!Saturday 1 - 3 p.m. – learn to Square Dance Band: Modock Rounders and Caller/Instructor: Kate PowerSaturday (4 p.m.) – learn to Salsa Dance (latin American dance) Instruction by: Salsamante Dance Academy

Sunday Noon - 2 p.m. – learn to Contra Dance Band: Jake Loew & Friends and Caller/Instructor: Jan Phillips

Other performance & participatory dance opportunities include: Scottish & English Country, International Folk, Israeli (Hillel), Scandinavian, and special presentation by: Utpola Borah & Hans Utter (Magical Music, Dance & Rhythms of India)

NEW: Scheduled Jam Groups Tent (jams led by local jam groups representing various roots genres) (Tent next to Picnic Pavilion)SATuRDAy (other participants welcome) Noon - 1 p.m.: Worthington Squares (various styles)1 - 2:30 p.m.: Ukulele Society2:30 - 4 p.m.: Old-Time Jam4 - 5:30 p.m.: Irish “Comhaltas” SuNDAy Noon-1:30 p.m.: Whetstone Thurs Night Jammers (various) 1:30 - 3 p.m.: Bluegrass Jam3 - 4:30 p.m.: Columbus Mountain Dulcimer Club

Closing Song/Jam Circle Sunday 4:30 p.m. (open to all)

Festival Opening Sing-Along with: BillCohen&CarlYaffey (The Folk Ramblers)Saturday 11 - 11:50 a.m. (Kirby Main Stage)Bill and Carl will perform classic folk songs of the 1950s and 60s, songs made famous by Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Pete Paul & Mary, and many others.You will be invited to sing along!

Suzuki Music Columbus Showcase

Saturday Noon - 1:30 p.m.(Showcase Stage)

Student performances of fiddle tunes

Absolutely . . . “Worst Song in the World Contest” (lyrically, that is)Saturday 4:15 p.m. (Showcase Stage) immediately following the Kirby Scholarship Awards. Contest winner decided by audience!

Cigar Box Guitar Making (12 & up) Saturday: 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.Sunday: 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. (donation for kit) (Tent in Children’s Activity area)

Special Children’s Parade Saturday at 4 p.m. with Festival Mascot “Darby Duck” & rhythm leader “Queen.” Meet at Children’s Tent. Kids - bring your rhythm instruments made in the Craft Tent.

Drum Circle (led by “Queen”)Saturday 5 - 6 p.m. Main Field -open to all

Like the various concerts and the Children’s Program, these events are all free.

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Other Details (read before you get here)DirectionsNEW lOCATION. Highbanks Metro Park, 9466 Columbus Pike (Rt. 23), Lewis Center, OH 43035. Enter at Highbanks Metro Park entrance (west side of Rt. 23) and follow main park road one mile to Big Meadows Area. The park is easily accessible from I-270, St. Rt. 315 or Route 23 (High St.) north. Follow the signs once you enter the park.FoodFood Concessionaires Hours – Saturday 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. / Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feel free to bring your own food and/or lawn chairs. Picnic tables available and lots of room to spread a blanket on the ground. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the Metro Park. Festival Vendors & ShoppingIn the Festival Registration & Store Tent you will find:1. Registration Table (for purchase of

workshop registration and Saturday evening concert tickets). Otherwise, the festival is free and there no need to register. 2. The Festival Store features CDs & other materials by our performers & workshop presenters as well as festival T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other sundry items.3. Individual Vendors offering various music and other folk art related items.Festival Store Hours – Saturday 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weather permitting, product from Saturday evening performers will be available during break and after the concert directly outside the Kirby Main Tent. Weather not permitting, sales will be in the Store Tent. We take credit cards for purchases. The contracted vendors may or may not accept credit cards at their tables.For general shopping needs, there are big-box stores on Route 23 (Meijers, Walmart, north on Rt. 23; Krogers south on Rt. 23).

Stuff to Know (cont.) 6:30 p.m. While tickets last. For advanced purchase (again, highly recommended) visit: www.centralohiofolkfestival_tomrush.eventbrite.com. All tickets general admission seating. Have your ticket either printed or readily viewable on your phone at concert gate. If you purchase workshop passes on Evenbrite, you will need to stop by Registration and get your wristband(s). Workshop and on-site concert registrants: you will be given a different color wristband for each day of workshops and a ticket for the concert. It is your responsibility to wear your wristbands and keep your concert ticket as they will not be reissued. First AidFor minor problems, a first aid kit is available in the Registration/Store Tent

and in the Kirby Tent. For more serious problems, park personnel are available to help as well as summon emergency services.Message BoardThe bulletin board by the registration table will let you know of any last-minute schedule changes. Personal messages are posted there as well.Sings and JamsAt a folk festival, some of the most magical moments cannot be scheduled or scripted. We’ve left lots of time for spontaneous musical combustion on the grounds. Instrument Storage Tent If you bring along an instrument, it can be stored in the staffed Instrument Storage Tent (adjacent to the Main Kirby Tent). Instrument Storage Tent Hours – Sat.: 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. / Sunday: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Instruments must be picked up by the closing hours of storage tent each day.

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Festival Workshops (includes all SATURDAY workshops) 13 years & up (12 and under free but must be accompanied by a paid adult)Festival Workshops (includes all SUNDAY workshops) 13 years & up (12 and under free, but must be accompanied by a paid adult)Saturday Evening Headliner Concert 13 years & up(12 & under free, but must be accompanied by a paid adult)

You must register if you wish to attend any workshops and/or the Saturday evening concert. To register on-site, visit the Registration Table inside the Store Tent. You will be given a different color wristband for each day of workshops and/or a concert ticket. It is your responsibility to wear your wristbands and keep your concert ticket as they will not be reissued. You will also receive a program booklet containing all workshop information and a schedule upon registration.Pre-registration for both Saturday evening concert and workshops at Eventbrite.com at: www.centralohiofolkfestival_tomrush.eventbrite.com. Pre-purchase recommended for Saturday evening concert. Have your ticket either printed or readily viewable on your phone at concert entrance. If you pre-purchase workshop passes, you will need to pickup your wristband at registration. A complete listing of festival workshop titles, descriptions and presenters can be found at: www.columbusfolkmusicsociety.org (Festival Tab).

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Central Ohio Folk Festival Registration Fees

Highbanks Metro ParkA Park Naturalist will lead a 1-mile Warbler Watch hike Saturday morning, May 5, at 8 a.m. in search of the colorful spring migrants! Meet at Highbanks Nature Center. At the festival proper, there will be Metro Park Displays with hands-on activities for the kids. LodgingOFFICIAl FESTIvAl MOTEl: Extended Stay America Columbus-Worthington: 877-701-3383 for reservations. Discounted rate $80.99 (Studio Queen) or $89.99 (Studio Double) plus tax, applies if reservation made before April 4. Reference: Central Ohio Folk 2018. Free cancellation up to April 4. Six minutes (3 miles) from festival site. 7465 High Cross Blvd, Cols, OH 43235. Free breakfast bar,

WiFi; fully equipped kitchen in room.OTHER lOCAl HOTElS: Courtyard Marriott Columbus/ Worthington: 614-436-7070, 7411 Vantage Drive, Cols, OH 43235 Sheraton Suites Columbus: 614-436-0004, 201 Hutchinson Ave, Cols, OH 43235Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Columbus/Worthington: 614-885-3334, 175 Hutchinson Ave, Cols, OH 43235Quality Inn & Suites: 614-436-0556,7500 Vantage Dr, Columbus, OH 43235CampingAlum Creek State Park: 3615 South Old State Road, Delaware, OH 43015. 13 minutes (6.8 miles) to festival site. Reservations: 866-644-6727. www.alum-creek-state-park.org.

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