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

NOTE: All information on these pages is for the June 2008 festival. Updates for the next festival will be made in January, 2009.

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
CLICK HERE to view our jam packed schedule of festival events, workshops, performances, learn-how sessions, participatory dances, family activities and more!

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View PHOTOS from
the 2007 festival.

...and then there are the
Sleeping Audience Photos
from 2002 through 2007. Enjoy!

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

Special Friday Performance:

Friday, June 27, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Area 4.
an exclusive Old Songs production, first presented to great acclaim in October, 2007. Included in All-Festival ticket; public tickets available at gate.