Center For Cultural Events

Music festival to raise funds for horse barn

Staff Reports

Sunday, 25 April 2010 00:00

AUBURN — Country artists and songwriters Aaron Benward, Brian McComas and Keith Anderson will tell the stories behind the songs they sing as they present “Nashville Unplugged” during the DeKalb County BBQ and Music Festival, June 12 at the DeKalb County Outdoor Theater and Fairgrounds.

The event will raise money for a new horse barn at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds. Other special guests performing at the concert will be Huckleberry Blue, Backwater and the Jimmy Lynn Band. The event will take place rain or shine

General admission costs $10 in advance or $12 on the day of the show. Children age 5 and under will be admitted free.

Tickets are available now at Ticketmaster and at Carbaugh Jewelers and Cricket’s Tavern in Auburn and the Garrett State Bank in Garrett beginning Friday.

VIP Gold Area Seating also is available for $250, which includes a table in front of the stage and admission for six guests, a barbecue sampler meal with soft drink and parking passes. Call 925-8073 for gold seating reservations.

Gates will open at 2 p.m., with music from 3 to 10 p.m. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Carry-in food and beverages will not be permitted.

The event also will feature barbecue and food vendors, games, a beer garden, hay rides and merchandise vendors. Business or merchandise vendors may reserve a space or booth for $50 by calling 925-8073.

The performance times of artists will be: 3 p.m. — Huckleberry Blue; 4:30 p.m. — Backwater; 6 p.m. — Jimmy Lynn Band; and 8 p.m. — Nashville Unplugged.