Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest
Once every year the sleepy small hamlet of Yellow Pine in Idaho gets transformed magically. It is time for the annual Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest. Thousands of people from across the state, and some even from beyond come here to listen to some of the best harmonica players. You are sure to love it here.
Organization: Yellow Pine Harmonica Fest
Dates: 08/03/2012 - 08/05/2012 update info
Time: 1:00:00 PM - 1:00:00 PM
Event Cost: varies
Venue: Yellow Pine in Yellow Pine,ID
Contact: Steve Holloway
Phone: (208) 633-3300
Email:
Website: www.harmonicacontest.com
Event Details:
Each year during the first full weekend of August this sleepy mountain hamlet is transformed into the harmonica capital of the western world. After over 20 years of fun, the Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest (honoring prospecting pioneers) has grown into one of the world's largest (and most fun!) harmonica events.
- The harmonica capital of the western world
- Honors the prospecting pioneers of the west
- An early August tradition
Overview: Over the last 18 years, the popularity of the annual Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest has grown in leaps and bounds. The contest is held in the first weekend of August for 3 days. Come to the harmonica contest to listen to jazz, rock, bluegrass, blues, and traditional music from hundreds of players, and some of them are professionals too. This is a festival to honor pocket harps and prospecting pioneers, and it is among the biggest harmonica events in the world.
When: Usually held in early August
Where: Yellows Pine
Fees: Entry fees may vary
Details: Diatonic, Duo / Trio / Group, and Chromatic… these are the 3 divisions in which the competition is held on Saturday. There is also a street dance on Saturday night and community meals. And of course do not miss the Judges' Concerts on Saturday night.
