The 5th Battle MOUNTAIN MUSIC Festival is scheduled for July 24-25, 2009 at Lion's Park in Battle Mountain, Nevada. Rain or Shine!

The weekend will kick off Friday evening with another Campfire Concert with Cowboy entertainers Larry Maurice and John Tyson and of course some awesome bluegrass music. Gates open Fri at 5:30 pm, music 6:30 to ~11 pm; gates open Sat at 11 am, music noon to ~11 pm. Admission is $10 Friday and $15 Saturday. 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult.

A detailed scheduled will be posted soon! For more information email or call 775.635.1112.

Vendor space is available for quality arts and crafts. Contact 775.635.1112 for more information.

This event is organized by Battle Mountain Arts Presenters, Lander County Convention and Tourism, Lander County Historical Society, The Battle Mountain Bugle and a handful of dedicated volunteers!

Financial support provided by Lander County Convention and Tourism, Nevada Arts Council, Nevada Commission on Tourism, National Endowment for the Arts, Barrick North America, Newmont Mining Corporation, Hanica Insurance, Lander Mechanical, Lander Physical Therapy, Royal Hardware, Sage Homes and Western Title Company.

2009 Featured Performers

BOUND TO RIDE - hailing from Northern California

BURNETT FAMILY BLUEGRASS - from the mountains of Arizona

JACKSTRAW - Portland, OR

THE BROMBIES - Los Angeles, CA

WILD CREEK - from our own great state of Nevada, Reno

LARRY MAURICE - cowboy entertainer & MC, Reno, NV

JOHN TYSON - cowboy entertainer, Reno, NV

2008 Featured Performers

CEDAR HILL - hailing from the Ozarks

LONESOME TRAVELER BLUEGRASS BAND - from the front range of Northern Colorado

SAWMILL ROAD - A Nevada and Arizona combo!

WESTWIND - A breath of fresh bluegrass and Americana music

MOONLIGHT HOODOO REVUE Masters of hoodoo-cizing it!

THE BIGGEST LITTLE BLUEGRASS BAND -Talented teens from Nevada and California

ACTION SOUND! STRING BAND - A sound that creates action! in your life!

LARRY MAURICE, cowboy entertainer & MC

JOHN TYSON, cowboy entertainer