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Event Name:  Sandy River Bluegrass Festival

Event Description:  A one day event in Troutdale showcasing an American genre of music called
"Bluegrass Music" and providing water safety education.

Event Location: Glenn Otto Park on the Sandy River, near downtown Troutdale, Or.
When:               1st Saturday in August, Gates open at noon, last set finishes approximately  9pm
Cost:                 $10 per person, kids under 10 free
Event Purpose:  Water Safety Education and Bluegrass Entertainment

Vendors will include food, arts and crafts providing an atmosphere of relaxed activity and simple
family fun that once defined American communities.

"Pickers" (small groups of musicians) will be welcomed to gather with one another in locations
throughout downtown Troutdale's restaurants, shops and streets.

MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS (from the internet):

Bluegrass listeners have increase in number by 75% since 1985, representing more than 80 million
people.
Some other interesting facts are:
67.7% are homeowners
29% are more likely to have a college degree
63.3% generally between the ages of 25 - 54
115% are likely to play a musical instrument
27% likely do things on the spur of the moment