Out Among The Stars
July 3-6, 2008
Benton Rodeo Grounds, Benton, PA

OATS 2008!

Planning is underway for the 9th Annual OATS Festival to be held July 3-6, 2008.  Please join the OATS mailing list using the form in the left margin to be kept up to date with the latest developments.  A preliminary band lineup and more information should be announced soon!

We welcome your questions and comments through the Contact Form

The First Annual OATS Bluegrass Academy for Kids

The OATS Bluegrass Academy for Kids is a free three-day learning experience held Friday through Sunday during the OATS Bluegrass Festival, July 3rd through 6th, 2008 in Benton, PA. Students ages 8 – 15 attending the festival with an adult weekend ticket holder are welcome to participate. Each student must have his or her own bluegrass instrument.  During the classes, students will learn how to play, sing and perform bluegrass music.

Tentative Schedule: On Friday everyone will meet to go over songs and to meet the instructors. Then on Saturday the kids and teachers will meet for two hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon.  On Sunday the kids will have the opportunity to show what they have learned with a performance on the main stage during our Sunday show.

If you know of a child interested in participating please contact George Koserowski at gkoserowski@comcast.net or Jodie Fishbein (908) 756-2909 to register or for any other information. Advance registration is encouraged but not mandatory.  Or come to OATS and register your child there!

OATS 2008 Flyer

Please download and share the 2008 OATS Flyer.  Feel free to post and re-distribute it.  Thank you!

Thank You!

The OATS Festival would like to thank all the Volunteers, Vendors, Musicians and Customers that helped to make the 8th Annual OATS Bluegrass Festival a success. 
 
We need Volunteers for the 9th Annual Out Among The Stars Bluegrass Festival! Please go to the Volunteer Link and fill out a Volunteer Application Form!
Get ready for the 9th Annual OATS Bluegrass Festival!  July 3 - 6, 2008!   **Note date has changed!

OATS Location

Festival Address
The Benton Rodeo Grounds
Mendenhall Lane
Benton, PA  17814

DIRECTIONS FROM WILKES-BARRE:
81 SOUTH
80 WEST
EXIT 236
487 NORTH OFF EXIT TO BENTON
FOLLOW BLUEGRASS SIGNS
TURN LEFT ONTO MENDENHALL LANE TO BENTON RODEO GROUNDS

DIRECTIONS FROM WILLIAMSPORT:
180 EAST TO 80 EAST
EXIT 236 OFF 80 EAST TO 487 NORTH TO BENTON
FOLLOW BLUEGRASS SIGNS
TURN LEFT ONTO MENDENHALL LANE TO BENTON RODEO GROUNDS

DIRECTIONS FROM DALLAS:
ROUTE 309 NORTH TO 415 TOWARD HARVEYS LAKE
LEFT ONTO 118 WEST (TURKEY HILL RED LIGHT)
LEFT ONTO 487 SOUTH TO BENTON
FOLLOW BLUEGRASS SIGNS
TURN RIGHT ONTO MENDENHALL LANE TO BENTON RODEO GROUNDS

CLICK FOR MAP!

Festival Info & Rules

Large tent for shade

Field picking welcome
Bring blanket or lawn chair

Rain or shine - no refunds
Controlled substances prohibited

No glass containers
Not responsible for injuries or personal loss
No unauthorized vehicles or bicycles in concert area

Join us for a Picnic

Thursday July 3rd, 2008 Time to be announced.
Hosted by the GRILLBILLIES®
Please bring a covered dish to share.

Grillbillie Festival Schedule 2008

Download the latest Grillbillie Festival Schedule for 2008 using the link below.

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