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September 29 - October 5, 2008
Nashville, TN






Three Major Events....
One Week You Can't Miss!


"It's more than an event.  It's the spirit of bluegrass put into action!  Thank goodness it doesn't come but once a year - it takes a year to put into practice all the creative inspiration you get!"  - Louisa Branscomb, songwriter



IBMA Business Conference
Nashville Convention Center / Renaissance Hotel

September 29 - October 2, 2008

The annual business conference for the bluegrass music industry with artist showcases, an exhibit hall with more than 100 booths, professional development seminars, member constituency meetings, one-on-one networking and so much more! 



International Bluegrass Music Awards Show
October 2, 2008

Presented at the historic Ryman Auditorium, this is the most anticipated night of the bluegrass music year!  Be there when the envelopes are opened to salute the year's most outstanding achievements, during a fast paced evening of fabulous performances and the music's major awards! 



Bluegrass Fan Fest
Nashville Convention Center / Renaissance Hotel

October 3 - 5, 2008

More than 60 artists representing the best bluegrass music from around the globe! Fan Fest is the indoor music festival of the year featuring performances by the industry's top acts, Masters Workshop Stage, Roots & Branches Stage, exhibit hall, and scores of jam sessions! 



"As relative newcomers to bluegrass, we've found no other event that can hold a candle to World of Bluegrass to help us introduce Wechter Guitar and our Scheerhorn model resonator guitars to the bluegrass community." 
- Abe Wechter, Wechter Guitars


 



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