Avalonfest Songwriting Contest - The tasteful and exclusive Avalonfest songwriting award could be yours - perfect for drawing attention to your CD display! Submit 2 songs (not previously published) by June 30. Four finalists will be selected to perform the songs at Avalonfest on August 8, 2008. The winner will receive the trophy and $300, perform a 30-minute set on August 9, 2008 and more. NOTE: Avalon is a clothing-optional resort (but the option you choose will not affect the contest judging). Joe Giocoio was last year's winner. For a full list of prizes, contest rules and application procedures, please visit http://www.avalon-resort.com/ and www.sonicbids.com/avalonsongwritingcontest.
Here's the short blurb on the festival:
Avalonfest ’08, Avalon resort’s 11th annual music, arts, and crafts festival, will take place August 8, 9 and 10. This year's headliners include Taxi Chain, Small Potatoes, Jack Williams and Mike Agranoff, plus West Virginia's own Bare Bones, Critton Hollow String Band and David LaFleur. Also featured are the finals of the Avalonfest songwriting contest and crafts for sale by regional artisans.
Avalon, located near Paw Paw, West Virginia (between Berkeley Springs and Winchester, VA), is the Mid-Atlantic’s premier clothing-optional resort. Festival tickets include day fees for the use of all resort facilities; weekend tickets include camping; daily tickets also are available. For more information about festival tickets, the full schedule of performances, Avalon resort and naturism, visit www. Avalon-resort.com or call 304-947-5600.
For more information, contact Sue Trainor, member of the Avalonfest Program Committee at 410-381-2834 or suetrainor@...