LOWER LAKE – Get your suspenders and sunbonnets ready! The fifth annual Old Time Bluegrass Festival will be held rain or shine on the second Saturday this coming September at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park.

The festival is presented by the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA), the Children’s Museum of Art and Science (CMAS) and the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce.

The Bluegrass Festival supports the preservation and educational work of AMIA as well as local schools and service groups and cannot happen without community backing and involvement.

This year, the event is on Sept. 11. Some of the proceeds from the 2010 festival will go to local fire and rescue organizations.

“In 2009, the business community as well as individuals really stepped up to the plate and helped with financial and in-kind sponsorships,” said Henry Bornstein, AMIA treasurer. “We look forward to that support continuing and working with all the sponsors, raffle supporters and volunteers who are needed to make the 5th Annual Old Time Bluegrass Festival another successful major Lake County event.”

“Last year’s Old time Bluegrass Festival went off without a hitch,” said Gae Henry, AMIA secretary. “The music was the best ever and the food was, without a doubt, the most varied and best quality so far. We hear over and over again from attendees how much they enjoy the food, music, vendors, and children’s activities. We also hear how much they appreciate the organization and cleanliness of the park and how friendly everyone is – this indeed feels like a home town event with our best foot forward.”

More information about the Bluegrass Festival can be found at www.andersonmarsh.org.

For information about volunteering, becoming a festival sponsor, making a donation to the festival raffle or becoming an AMIA member, please contact AMIA at 707-995-2658 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..