Bean Blossom Blues, Brews & BBQ August 27 - 29, 2009

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Bean Blossom Blues, Brews & BBQ August 27 - 29, 2009
Nashville, Indiana

THE FUN STARTS ON THRUSDAY 8/27/09!
4 days of camping & jamming, 2 days of concerts held at the historical
Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park in Bean Blossom just 5 miles north
of Nashville, Indiana on Hwy 135

Gates Open Thursday, 8/27/09 at 9am
for campers enjoying campfire jamming only - Concerts & other festivites don't
begin until Friday 8/28/09 at 5:30pm
Fest is over at midnight Saturday 8/29/09, but campers can stay 'til Sunday
8/30/09 to enjoy more great jams!

The Bean Blossom Blues Fest, affectionately known as the Bean, is a super fun, 4 day camping and music festival that combines fantastic music, great food, friendly people, and a beautiful outdoor setting. One trip to the Bean and you'll be wiping the rib sauce from your smiling face and catching yourself being happy!

~ Bean Founder, John Hall


People love the Bean Blossom Blues Fest. Here's what some past attendees had to say when asked "What do you like best about the Bean?"

"Intimate, great acts, good vibe, and you can bring your own stuff to eat and sip" - Pandi Bruss, Indiana

"Music and the smoked bones"
- Randy Ciesiolka, Indiana

"The fellowship and bands"
- Carl Jackson, Georgia

"Friendly atmosphere, camping, and food"
- John Gibbins, Kentucky


"Harmonica contests and workshops"
- Bob Fawcett, Michigan

"The blues, the party, the atmosphere"
- Larry Crum, Indiana

"1) On site camping, 2) The fact that you trust us all to act like adults by not imposing a lot of rules, 3) The location, 4) The music" - Ginny Orud, Iowa

"Good food, good friends, great music"
- Rosie Pelley Williams, Indiana

"The setting is the perfect jewel for the music"
- Brun Thomas, Paris France

"Able to play music all night"
- Lynn Koman, Michigan


Note: Lawn chairs are great things to bring to the Bean. In the years we've been doing the Bean we've never had any significant rain - it's been great weather every year, but if it does rain, the ground would be uncomfortable to sit on. Unless there's lightning or a significant amount of rain, the show will go on. There are no refunds because the bands must still get paid, and all other financial committments must be kept.