A five day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and a hymn-sing. West Virginia masters are presented to an audience of more than 3000 musicians and string band music lovers from around the world. Over the history of this festival, more than 20 foreign countries and 48 of the 50 states have been represented, with many returning year after year to this much-loved festival.

Join us again August 4 - 8, 2010!

2009 Contest Winners

2009 Photo Gallery

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2009 String Band Schedule

Camping and admission prices

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Contest rules

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2008 Contest Winners

2008 Photo Gallery
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2007 Contest Winners

2007 Photo Gallery
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2006 String Band contest winners

2006 Photos

2005 contest winners

2005 Photos

2004 contest winners

2003 contest winners

2002 Contest winners

Photos from 2001

Photos from 2000

Sample the music - purchase the CD

Due to high demand and a complete sellout at this year’s festival, we are able to offer for a limited time only the String Band 2009 20th anniversary tee shirt!

If you missed out, here is your opportunity. Orders will be taken beginning Wednesday, September 2, 2009 and ending Friday, October 16, 2009! This is a ONE TIME ONLY offer for you to order additional sizes or make that purchase that you missed out on at the festival.

Because you asked, we have made special arrangements with the printer to take orders for one month. At the close of the ordering period (October 16, 2009) orders will be placed. Please do not miss the deadline because we will be unable to place orders of any kind after that date. Shirts are Gildan 100% cotton.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND NO EXCHANGES.

To place your order:

1. Click this link for your order form!
2. Print the order form.
3. Complete all required fields.
4. Enclose a check or money order payable to the West Virginia Division of Culture & History.
5. Write driver’s license number on check.
6. Mail check or money order and order form to:
   
   West Virginia Division of Culture and History
   The Culture Center
   Attn: Tina Stinson
   1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
   Charleston, WV 25305
   
7. Allow 4-6 weeks from October 16, 2009 for processing and delivery.