08-06-2004, 02:20 AM
PIERRE, S.D. – Newton Hills State Park near Canton will host the 25th annual Sioux River Folk Festival from Friday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 8.
The folk fest kicks off with a concert beginning at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, with performances by Fiddler Nelson, the Canote Brothers, Foghorn Stringband and the Duhks.
The entertainment line-up continues through Saturday, Aug. 7, and Sunday, Aug. 8, with shows by 5 Mile Chase, Oyster Stew and High Plains. Friday night performers will also present shows through Saturday and Sunday. The folk fest will also be hosting workshops from 10 a.m. to noon on both days with performances to follow. Sunday morning features a gospel show from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tickets are available through the following outlets: Garden of Eat’n, Canton; Zandbroz Variety, Sioux Falls; and East Dakota Natural Foods Co-op, Sioux Falls. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.fotm.org or by calling (605) 987-2582.
A Park Entrance License is also required for every vehicle entering the park. Entrance licenses can be purchased at South Dakota state park offices or at the park entrance station. For more information on SD state parks and for a calendar of special events, visit www.sdgfp.info/Parks or call (605) 773-3391.
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The folk fest kicks off with a concert beginning at 6:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 6, with performances by Fiddler Nelson, the Canote Brothers, Foghorn Stringband and the Duhks.
The entertainment line-up continues through Saturday, Aug. 7, and Sunday, Aug. 8, with shows by 5 Mile Chase, Oyster Stew and High Plains. Friday night performers will also present shows through Saturday and Sunday. The folk fest will also be hosting workshops from 10 a.m. to noon on both days with performances to follow. Sunday morning features a gospel show from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tickets are available through the following outlets: Garden of Eat’n, Canton; Zandbroz Variety, Sioux Falls; and East Dakota Natural Foods Co-op, Sioux Falls. Additional information is available on the Internet at www.fotm.org or by calling (605) 987-2582.
A Park Entrance License is also required for every vehicle entering the park. Entrance licenses can be purchased at South Dakota state park offices or at the park entrance station. For more information on SD state parks and for a calendar of special events, visit www.sdgfp.info/Parks or call (605) 773-3391.
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