Dulcimer Day in Duluth - not happening in May 2018

Thank you so much for attending a Dulcimer Day in Duluth festival or wanting to attend one!  I hope you are enjoying the dulcimer and playing your instrument.  I am very thankful to the helpers over the years, especially Terry Brown (my husband), Cherlyn, Bruce, Billie, and Phyllis and Gary. I am also thankful to the musicians that have made their way to Duluth (for many their first time in Minnesota), and to the local artists that have come over the years. 

Dulcimer Day in Duluth folk music festival has been held annually over the last 16 years.  It's been a day of learning opportunities with numerous classes and concerts with top performers showcasing a variety of styles to play dulcimers and introducing new tunes, having meals together, participating and listening to open mic., and a vendor area with local artisans and instrument/accessory booths. Besides dulcimer classes there have been a nice variety of other instrument classes offered, too. Unfortunately, due to decreased attendance over the past few years the festival will not be held this year.  Perhaps, if a funding sponsor or grant could be secured the fest may be held again but given the costs of the performers, traveling of the teacher/performers, venue rental, and other expenses it just isn't being covered by the lowered attendance.  Partly the poor Canadian money exchange rate, partly people being busy, it's at the point that the festival for 2018 won't be happening this May. I've thought and thought about it and even thought about just organizing a gathering but I think people really enjoyed the classes.

I know quite a few of the people relied on the mailing for the Dulcimer Day announcement.  I was mailing about 700 brochures but that won't be happening this year so really only the web and email folks will know - or at least know first.

It's been an honor to create a fun day and a day that encouraged learning more about folk instruments - most of which many people have never heard of!   I appreciate those who have traveled and made time for attending the festival and even supported it by buying a tshirt. It was fun to see smiles of people having a good time.  There are past group photos and photos from the festivals at DulcimersInDuluth.com. 

Keep on playing your instrument!

Wendy Grethen

www.DulcimersInDuluth.com

Dulcimer Day in Duluth coordinator for 16 years

DDD registration is open - image of past logos

Thank you for visiting this dulcimer message and I'm pleased to announce that Dulcimer Day in Duluth is now open for registration.  You can register online or print the form and mail in a check.
Read through the DulcimersInDuluth.com website for information on the guest instructor/musicians and for workshop descriptions.
Mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer, ukulele, autoharp and guitar classes will be offered.

For fun - hear is a collection of some of the past Dulcimer Day logo images.  Tshirts will available this year.   Please register in advance for meals, classes and tshirts.
It's always great to see returning folks come back year after year.  Thank you so much.
New people are very welcome.  Come be part of this fun, day of learning and traditional music!
Wendy

Dulcimer Day planning

The Dulcimer Day in Duluth festival - 15th year - will be May 14.

 That's the 2nd Saturday of May this year.  Mark your calendar.  The finalizing of the instructor/performer invites and workshop layout is going on now.  So far Mike Anderson will be coming from Illinois.  He taught mountain dulcimer classes at the festival back in its 2nd year.  Also, Ross Sutter will be coming and possibly Anne Lough from North Carolina.  I'm looking for one more mountain dulcimer instructor.  If you have any suggestions, please let me know.  Also, if you would like to teach even one class - harmonica, ukulele, or offer a discussion, such as tips on finding tunes, please let me know.

The logo for this year is almost done. Sponsor seeking is ongoing.  Even the food menu gets setup now.  I might be going with a local caterer for lunch who makes magnificent wraps.

Temperatures are dipping but that's with music playing our hearts and souls stay warm.

Hope to see you in May.

Wendy

Dulcimer Day in Duluth 2015

The crew is in line for Dulcimer Day 2015 coming May 2, 2015.
Get ready to learn from and hear the wonderful music of

Kendra Ward and Bob Bence  (Ohio)
Aaron O'Rourke, 2010 National Mountain Dulcimer Champion (Florida)
Karen Mueller (International Autoharp champion)

Also, Kari Fox will be teaching a class.

Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Guitar, Autoharp, Ukulele, and for the fun of it Juggling.

Come to learn, play, sign, meet other players, shop from vendors, hear great performances, and have fun.  The schedule will be up in about a week.   On-line registration will open soon too.
If you'd like to be on the mailing list let me know.

Thank you to sponsors so far - Whole Foods Co-op and Skyline Shuttle

This is the 14th year.....