2009 SCHEDULE: (click on name to find out more about performer)
We'll leave the 2009 schedule up for a while, so you can find performers. As the 2010 schedule is put together, we'll post it here.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 MAIN STAGE

Strolling the Fair:
Talia Pavia, classical violin
Olivia Kaspryk, harp

SATURDAY, JULY 18 MAIN STAGE

Strolling the Fair:
Mim Eichman, hammered dulcimer
David Daoui, classical guitar and oud

SUNDAY, JULY 19

Strolling the Fair:
Lillian Reasor, Irish harp
Jim Presley, Indian flutes

FEATURED PERFORMERS AT THE FAIR:

SMALL POTATOES
www.smallpotatoesmusic.com

“Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso combine cleverly witty with powerfully poignant songs, along with well chosen covers to present an unusually entertaining and involving repertoire engagingly delivered. Prezioso's song "1000 Candles, 1000 Cranes" is one of the most outstanding songs of the past 50 years." Rich Warren The Midnight Special - WFMT Radio, Chicago, IL. We are proud to present Small Potatoes at the Fair for you on Friday afternoon 4pm-6pm.

MARK DVORAK
www.markdvorak.com

“No one spins a yarn or sings an old-timey song with more skill and respect than Mark Dvorak. He’s a builder of the folk world - in Chicago, in the region and across continent. His singing and his songwriting bring the heart of folk music into our contemporary world with authenticity, humor, fun and a great warm voice.” Lilfest - Wilmette, IL. We are proud to present Mark Dvorak at the Fair for you on Saturday afternoon at 2-3pm and again at 5:30-6:15pm.

LOU & PETER BERRYMAN
www.louandpeter.com

"...the musical chemistry only gets better with time. The Berrymans offer refreshing observations on the human condition in a style blending folk music with musical comedy. And they manage to translate it all into hilarious
songs that have become folk classics, including "Double Yodel," "A Chat with your Mother," "Your State's Name Here," and "Cow Imagination." The humor draws on Lou's gifts as a melody writer, accordion player, and vocal comedienne, as well as Peter's guitar and vocal skills and extraordinary lyric writing... Few can resist laughing out loud by the middle of the second song; this stuff grows on you... These
two delightfully twisted imaginations continue in full bloom..." Art Wojtowicz, musicHound Folk; The Essential Album Guide. PS. Lou is a fiber artist, too! We are proud to present Lou & Peter Berryman at the Fair for you on Saturday afternoon at 4:30-5:30 and in a special, after the Fair performance at 6:15-7pm.

PERFORMERS AT THE FAIR:

FRIDAY:

	Mary Lai maryelai@msn.com Mary Lai has been performing since she was a teenager. She accompanies her beautiful voice with a 12 string guitar and is a favorite at many local events.
	Russ & Diane Ward rward001@ameritech.net Russ and Diane have been together since 1973 and have been performing at local open mics for the past ten years. They specialize in harmony vocals and finding great songs that you might not have heard before.
	Live Bait www.livebaitmusic.com This alluring musical group has been catching their limit since the mid 80s with a large collection of old and new folk tunes, ballads, blues, pop, rock, swing, and original songs.
	Don Humbertson & Merv Collins don.humbertson@gmail.com myspace.com/mervcollinsfingerstyleguitarist Merv Collins is a finger-style, acoustic guitarist whose years and years of experience provide comprehensive and beautiful renditions of folk, classical, and popular tunes. Don Humbertson has one of those voices that instantly gets your attention. Deep, resonate and passionate, Don covers a wide variety of folk standards on his 12 string guitar.
	Kent Fishburn & Debbie Firak kfish133@comcast.net/dfirak1@msn.com After a long hiatus from performing to raise a family and pursue a career, Kent began performing in 2005 and regularly plays on area stages. Debbie Firak is a fine finger-style guitarist with a delicate touch, who can also pick up a dobro and lay down some beautiful fills. She is also a singer/songwriter of a style all her own.
	Talia Pavia www.paviastringacademy.org
	Olivia Kaspryk olivia-harp@hotmail.com Olivia has been a student of harp and piano for the past 9 years. At 14 years old, she is well on her way to becoming an outstanding musician.

SATURDAY:

	Amy Dixon-Kolar www.amydixonkolar.com Amy Dixon-Kolar ‘s distinctive vocals and fluid guitar uniquely showcase her original music, as well as the traditional, folk, and Celtic music which make up her repertoire.
	The Beaumonts beaumontsusa@ameritech.net The Beaumonts combine music with humor and a bit of magic!
	Macyn Taylor www.myspace.com/macyntaylor "Most Promising New Talent"- Acoustic Guitar Magazine
	Mark Hobbs www.markhobbsmusic.com Mark’s songs will leave imprints on your heart, and it’s likely that you’ll experience the full gamut of emotions, from heartache to laughter, during his intimate performances.
	Trillium (presented by the Woodstock Folk Music Festival - see below) www.trilliumtheband.com has an eclectic repertoire ranging from Celtic to ragtime, that appeals to all ages, musical tastes, and events! Recently invited to perform at the 2009 International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, Trillium has released two CDs: The Moody Leprechaun and Over the Waterfall.
	Woodstock Folk Music Festival www.woodstockfolkmusic.com/folkfestival The 24th annual Woodstock Folk Festival will take place Sunday, July 19th, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. on the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock, Illinois. The Festival will feature a Main Stage, Open Mike Stage including a Featured Performer, Workshop, Children’s Area, and presentation of the 2009 Woodstock Folk Festival Lifetime Achievement Award.
	Mim Eichmann www.trilliumtheband.com/aboutus.htm The artistic director and choreographer of Midwest Ballet Theatre, while rehearsing for a Celtic-themed program, Mim stood next to a musician playing the hammered dulcimer and fell in love with the instrument on the spot!
	David Daoui mohdaoui@comcast.net Lover of the Oud and Classical and Flamengo guitar.

SUNDAY:

	Lillian Reasor www.lillianrosereasor.weebly.com Sixteen year old Lillian Reasor is an internationally award winning Irish Harper. She performs as a solo artist and with her Irish band "Saoirse".
	Jim Presley www.myspace.com/jimlouise Jim's music is unique. He calls it Alter/Native.

This year the Fair is partnering up with Off Square Music of Woodstock, IL. Together we will bring you some tuneful memories of your time at the Fair. We are so pleased to be working with OSM!

Off Square Music is a non profit volunteer-based organization dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and enjoyment of folk music. OSM does several events throughout the year:

• Open Mic Night at Stage Left Cafe is held twice monthly and features budding and seasoned artists alike and an added bonus: a featured artist performs midway through the evening.
   
  
• OSM coordinates musical events at the Woodstock Harvest Festival, held annually on the 3rd Sunday of September. The day is filled with fun and music including a fiddle contest, guitar contest, banjo
  contest, an acoustic music jam and an open mic.
   
  
• OSM coordinates music at the Farmer's Market on the Square in Woodstock May - Oct.

Upcoming Events: Open Mics at Stage Left Cafe in Woodstock on June 12 & 26. Start at 7pm until - ? Free admission.

"I love the fair. The music was especially appreciated (both upstairs and downstairs)."
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"You've had great musicians good food and wonderful ambience. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to the 2009 fair!"
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Some 2008 Performers: