If you're not going to the Blackwater Music Festival this weekend, you might want to check out The Gram Parsons Guitar Pull at the Okeefenokee Fairgrounds in Waycross, Ga.
This country-roots camping and music festival honors the late Parsons, who died in 1973. Parsons is a legendary musician who was a pioneer of the alt-country genre, singing partner to Emmylou Harris, brief member of The Byrds, co-founder of The Flying Burrito Brothers, and a pal of Rolling Stones wild man Keith Richards. He came from Waycross, and they've been honoring this hometown hero for several years now.
It costs $35 advanced for all 3 days. At the gate, it's $20 for Friday, $20 for Saturday, and $10 for Sunday. Primitive camping is $10 for the whole weekend. If you want an electric/RV site, it's $30 for the weekend. Kids 12 and under are free. Be forewarned, they want you to bring a stove or a fire pit for your campfire. Coolers are allowed. I'd imagine the picking in the campground is going to be fantastic!
Here's a neat website about Parsons
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