Make your plans to join us in Oklahoma City from October 12-14, 2023 for a very special banjo celebration hosted by the American Banjo Museum. Highlights will include American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame inductions honoring Buck Trent, Kurt Abell, Grandpa Jones, Akira Tsumura and Norbert Pietsch as well as the BRICKTOWN BANJO BASH featuring Hall of Fame inductees Lee Floyd III, Randy Morris, Gary Davis and Johnny Baier along with an incredible array of internationally known banjo artists including Sean Moyses, Ron Hinkle, Larry Sledge and many others. Informal performances, jam sessions and parties at the American Banjo Museum round out a memorable weekend of music, friendship and fun!
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BANJO FEST 2023 SCHEDULE
Thursday, October 12th
6PM - 10PM - Welcome Reception & BBQ • American Banjo Museum - Live music and presentation of the American Banjo Museum, “Awards of Excellence” BBQ meal, beer, wine, soft drinks
10PM - Midnight - “A Night At The Museum” Jam Session - All playing styles and skill levels are welcome!
Friday, October 13th
10AM - 3PM - Workshops and presentations (program to be announced) - American Banjo Museum
5:30PM - Courtesy transportation from Renaissance Hotel to Devon Tower begins
6PM - 10PM - VAST - 50th floor of Devon Tower - Downtown OKC
6PM - 7PM - Reception - Live Music, Cash Bar
7PM - 8PM - Dinner - (Wedge salad, bone-in roasted breast of chicken with peppercorn glaze, garlic-whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetables, dessert)
8PM - 10PM - American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honoring Buck Trent, Kurt Abell, Grandpa Jones, Akira Tsumura, and Norbert Pietsch. Dress for this event is business attire (black tie optional)
10PM - Midnight - “Another Night At The Museum” Jam Session - All playing styles and skill levels are welcome!
Saturday, October 14th
Noon - 5PM - BRICKTOWN BANJO BASH - American Banjo Museum & other Bricktown indoor venues. Featuring Gary “Biscuit” Davis, Lee Floyd III, Sean Moyses, Randy Morris, Bill Dendle & Shelley Burns, Tyler Jackson, Ron Hinkle, Johnny Baier, Lucas Ross and many more.
· Pizza Parlor Sing Along Party • 6PM - 9PM - American Banjo Museum - Cost includes pizza buffet, beer, wine, soft drinks
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The BRAND NEW Renaissance Hotel located just steps from the American Banjo Museum - will be our host hotel for this celebration. To receive the special $139/night rate, CLICK HERE