The Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival is held annually in Guthrie, Oklahoma. The festival was founded as a nonprofit organization by Guthrie resident Byron Berline and Oklahoma state representative Joe Hutchinson in 1996. Each year the festival supports music education through music scholarships and other educational opportunities. The three-day festival draws over 15,000 participants.[1]
| Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Bluegrass music |
| Location(s) | Guthrie, Oklahoma |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Founded by | Byron Berline, Joe Hutchinson |
| Website | Official web site |
References edit
External links edit
- Official web site
- Don Shorock's O.I.B.F. Photo Album - covers each year of the festival beginning in 1997
- Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - International Bluegrass Festival
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