the 29th annual Old Songs Festival
June 26, 27 & 28, 2009
Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY

UPDATES:
• Schedule by Performer Want to know when a particular artist is performing? This is where to look.
• Festival Daytime Schedule is now available! Get the scoop on what's happening when! Print it and get out your yellow highlighter!
• Friday Classes are now posted, with something for everybody, we hope. Fiddlers, guitarists, singers, swing players and even cooks! Free with an all-fest ticket or $15 for an hour and a half class.
• Fiddler/singer Kate Bramley will now be joining Jez Lowe.
• Online Ticket purchasing is now operational through TicketDerby. Go to our Ticket page or click on the TicketDerby links below.

Old Songs is a family-friendly festival of folk, traditional, Celtic and world music and dance, known for its relaxed atmosphere, interactive sessions and workshops,hands-on experience and participatory nature. In addition to three concerts there are 120 daytime workshops given by performers. Also featured are a juried craft show, food and instrument vendors, and a well-run children's activity area. Click on the links at left for more information.

Video presentation on the Old Songs Festival prepared for our application to the NY State Music Fund gives a great overview of the exciting array of performances one can experience at the festival. Time: 3 min. 11 sec.

Complete Daytime Schedule
will be available in May, 2009. CLICK HERE to view last year's jam packed schedule to get an idea of how much the festival has to offer!

Tickets
For the complete ticket roster, see our Ticket Page.
Click on the button below to purchase General Admission tickets (non-camping).

General Admission Tickets (non-camping)
 

Old Songs events are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a State agency.