Clarion River Jam set

From staff reports

The annual United Way of Clarion County Clarion River Jam Bluegrass Festival will be held March 10, 11 and 12 at Ramada by Wyndham, 45 Holiday Inn Road in Clarion.

The three-day event features concerts by the best local and regional bluegrass musicians, jam sessions, various vendors, raffles, and more.

With roots going back to 2009, the Clarion River Jam Bluegrass Festival is an annual event that raises funds for United Way of Clarion County.

The event kicks off on Friday, March 10, with Breakline performing at 5 p.m. followed by Gravel Lick,Tug Creek, local favorite The Keister Family Band, Kickin’ Grass, and Steve Ludwig & the Casual Hobos.

Eleven bands will be performing on Saturday, starting at noon, with Landline Bluegrass. Other performers include East of Enon, Echo Valley, Well Strung, Better Late, Homegrown Grass Band, Hidden Drive, Keister Family Band, Middleground, Canoe Ridge, and Matthew Efaw & Rural Free Delivery.

The event wraps up on Sunday with a gospel worship jam lead by Dan Hulse that starts at 10 a.m.

Mechanistic Brewing Co. will be on hand Friday and Saturday nights. Grumpy Goat Distillery, LLC will be there all weekend. E-Z Dogs will be stopping by and Clarion Vocational Services will be there Friday evening.

A few other local food vendors will be available throughout the weekend.

Admission is by donation at the door and all proceeds benefit United Way of Clarion County.

More information on the event can be found at Facebook.com/ClarionRiverJam or by calling (814) 226-8760.