Well, I can tell you what not to wear to the Bluegrass Meltdown! This is the 20th year for the Bluegrass Meltdown in Durango and is sure to delight again this year. If you are feelin’ the need for some bluegrass come on down. Dress code is casual maybe some overalls but remember you are in cowboy country so a 10 gallon Stetson wouldn’t be out of place! Ya right. One might have trouble dancing with your partner in a hat that size. The Old Time Barn Dance is on Saturday starting at 7:30pm. In 2006, after recognizing the popularity of the old time music with bands such as Reeltime Travelers and Sweet Sunny South, the Meltdown introduced the Old Time Barn Dance at the Elks Lodge. The Lodge is the perfect setting with it’s hardwood dance floor featuring old time bands like the Pick and Holler and the Six Dollar String Band. The Old Time Barn Dance has evolved into a “don’t miss” event. Kids of all ages have more fun during the dance. The dance floor is always packed!
Ooh, you could get into character and pretend you are part of the Soggy Bottom Boys from the movie Brother Where Art Thou. I was thinking of wearing a gingham dress with my favorite cowboy boots. Maybe even braid my hair. What do you think? The festival is April 11th-13th. The Bluegrass Meltdown activities start on Friday at the Durango Discovery Museum with music and festivities all through out downtown during the weekend.
If you hurry you might still be able to stay with us during the festival. We have 3 cabins left, as of now.
I leave you with the funny for the day. Do you know how to tell the difference between old time fiddle tunes? They have different titles. Get your Bluegrass Meltdown on and we’ll see you there.