OLD-TIME GATHERING & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Snider's Camp and Har-Ber Village
Grove, Oklahoma
October 17-18, 2025
October 17, 2025 - Snider's Camp, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 18, 2025 - Har-Ber Village, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
(Contra Dance 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
The Third Annual Old-Time Gathering & Music Festival, presented by Grand Lake Festivals and founder Jana Jae, will be hosted at Har-Ber Village Museum, Grove, OK. This exciting Music Festival will kick-off at Snider's Camp on Friday evening, October 17th from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm with lakeside dinner, informal and fun jamming and an open stage. Saturday, October 18th at Har-Ber Village, the music and festivities will be from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm featuring outstanding stage performances with several musical genres, filling 3 stages at the Event Center and in the Village. The live music will feature musical styles including Old-Time, Celtic, Bluegrass, Swing and Country. Throughout Har-Ber Village also will be displays, exhibits, live history demonstrations and talks. The Festival will culminate with a Contra Dance in the Event Center, with live music and the special caller Emma Neighbor. Everyone is invited to the Contra Dance to join in, or just observe. Each dance is taught with several run-throughs; then the music starts and everyone enjoys the fun. Har-Ber Village Executive Director, Nicole Reynolds said, "There is lots going on in the Village, and we want all area families and friends to come and enjoy this entertaing and wonderful Music Festival." Everyone is invited to attend and participate...
"This Old-Time Gathering & Music Festival with Contra Dance is great fun for the entire family"
Grand Lake Festivals, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization promoting Oklahoma and the performing arts by providing educational workshops, festivals, and shows.
Grand Lake Festivals is dedicated to bringing good family entertainment to the Grand Lake area with the assistance of area sponsors, Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, National Fiddler Hall of Fame, Cherokee Nation Businesses, Grand Area Creative Alliance, the City of Grove, Grove Convention and Tourism Bureau, Grand Lake Association, Har-Ber Village Museum, area newspapers radio and TV stations, and the generous work of our dedicated staff and volunteers. Call 918-786-8896 or visit www.grandlakefestivals.com for more information.