Bluegrass along the Harpeth, tracing its roots back some 100 years, opens tonight at 6:30 on the Public Square in Downtown Franklin.

Festivities will run to 10 p.m. tonight, featuring Howling Brothers & David Travis And Hands Of Time.

On Saturday, July 23 competition begins at 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Competitors will compete in mandolin, flat-top guitar, dulcimer, banjo, jr. fiddle, old time banjo, jr. freestyle clog and buck-dancing, beginner musician, beginner freestyle clogging, old-time string band, old-time singing, bluegrass bands, sr. fiddle with finals in band competitions only. Admission is Free.

Proceeds to benefit The Willamson County Cultural Arts Commission

BLUEGRASS ALONG THE HARPETH

July 22, 2011 - July 23, 2011
Times: Fri 7pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm
Address: Main Street and Public Square
Location: Public Square in Downtown Franklin
Phone: (615) 390-3588

Admission: free admission

Description: Musical festival on Franklin's Town Square showcasing Bluegrass band competition. Also featuring Mandolin, Flat-top guitar, Dulcimer, Banjo, Jr. Fiddle, Old Time Banjo, Jr. Freestyle Clog and Buck-Dancing, Beginner Musician, Beginner Freestyle Clogging, Old-Time String Band, Old-Time Singing, Bluegrass Bands, Sr. Fiddle and Adult Flat-Foot Buck Dance.