Hootenanny at the History Center

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Due to weather the date is now set for September 19, 2020. A hootenanny at the History Center. Enjoy a crisp fall afternoon listening to blazing banjos, fiery fiddles, and melodic mandolins play old-timey country tunes while you graze on bites from Rochester's finest food trucks. The bands will be playing on the grounds of the historic 1860s George Stoppel Farmstead. While music plays, take a peek in the barn and the caverns. Vintage farm equipment will be displayed.

Music begins at noon with Root River Jam, an Americana Roots band based in SE MN. Their original music includes styles from folk, country, rock, blues, Celtic, and jazz. Up next are the Double Down Daredevils, a 6-piece bluegrass band playing bluegrass and Americana music with a special emphasis on 2, 3 and 4 part vocal harmonies. They're a kind of "Bluegrass Boys meets The Oak Ridge Boys" group. Closing out the jam is a duo from the High 48s, joined by the incomparable Becky Schlegel.

You can enjoy this outdoor event while following our pandemic protocol. All family/friend groups will be seated at picnic tables dispersed at least six feet apart. Wear a mask when not eating or drinking. Hand sanitizing stations will be provided. NO REFUNDS