GABBF 2006
The 2006 GABBF was held June 8-11, 2006!
Step back in time and celebrate an American Tradition!
Imagine a lazy summer day on a picture-perfect college campus in a Norman Rockwell small town, listening to the world's best brass band musicians playing patriotic tunes and favorite popular standards on three stages. Add to that four days of family fun rounding out a magical, musical experience consistently called the nation's foremost festival of brass band music. Year after year, the Great American Brass Band Festival attracts more than 40,000 visitors from around the globe. Don't miss out on the fun!
Planning ahead? Mark your calendar for the 2007 Great American Brass Band Festival on June 8-10, 2007!
Webmaster's tip: Wear comfortable shoes, bring an umbrella or raincoat, a blanket, a camera, some sunscreen and a lawn chair!
The 2006 Festival Guide appeared in the June 4th edition of The Kentucky Advocate!!
Right-click on the photo above to download a digital version of this year's Festival Guide!! (20MB PDF)
Order a print copy of this year's festival tab by calling customer service at the Advocate at (859)236-2551 ext. 383
Click here to read festival articles from the June 11 edition of The Kentucky Advocate
Right click, save and print the image above for a tiny pocket schedule
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Click here for a handy schedule that you can print out!
2006
Chautauqua Tea (Thursday, June 8)
Click here to view a slideshow from this year's tea
2006 History Conference (Friday, June 9)
2006 Picnic (Saturday, June 10)
In addition to great brass band music and the events listed above, see what else we have in store for you during the festival below:
Other Thursday (June 8)
events:
Outdoor Theater at 8:30 p.m. at The Pioneer
Playhouse on 840 Stanford Ave. The season premiere performance of My
Sister Eileen by Joseph A. Fields & Jerome
Chodorov will be performed as a special opening for those who want to
attend during the festival. No meal will be offered, just the play.
Tickets are $13. Call 859-236-2747 for details.
Other Friday (June 9)
events:
On Friday evening the Great American Balloon Race will be held at Stuart Powell Field - Boyle County Airport. Gates open at 5 p.m. and lift off is after 7 p.m. If weather postpones the balloon race, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday evening after the concerts.
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The Arts Commission of Danville-Boyle County sponsors the Gallery Hop Stop from 5:30-9 p.m. more than 20 downtown locations showcasing the works of more than 40 local artists. There will be light hors d'oeuvres served. Event maps are available at welcome centers, motels/hotels, B&Bs, and all Hop Stop locations. Danville artist Paul Sirimongkhon, the artist whose work is featured on the festival's 2006 commemorative poster (shown here) will be at the Community Arts Center to sign purchases.
Check out the other souvenirs available this year - 2006 T-shirt - 2006 Poster - 2006 Pin
Poster, pin and t-shirt designed by John Dixon of Dixon Designs
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Circle City Sidewalk Stompers - 7:30 p.m. at O'Charley's restaurant.
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Free evening band performances - 8-10 p.m. Great Olympian Traditional Jazz Band at the Weisiger Park bandstand in downtown Danville, next to the Courthouse; and 7-9 p.m. Rhythm and Brass at Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg. Be sure to bring a lawn chair.
Other Saturday (June 10) events:
Great American Pancake Breakfast from 7-10:30 a.m. Saturday at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The cost is $5.
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Main Street Parade beginning at 11 a.m. that leads to the Main Stage on the Centre College campus.
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Great American Picnic at 5 p.m. on the Centre College lawn during the afternoon concerts. Bring your picnic basket, visit the food vendors or purchase a catered meal.
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Fireworks Extravaganza after dark
Other Sunday (June 11) events:
Outdoor Worship Service beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Main Stage, Centre College. The Danville Community and its churches come together to invite all our guests for an ecumenical worship service, accompanied by inspirational brass band music.
The Great American Brass Band Festival
P.O. Box 429
Danville, Kentucky 40423-0429
Accommodation Information
For details on B&Bs hotels motels, cabins & camping, go to
www.danvillekentucky.com or contact the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-755-0076 or
tourbc@bellsouth.net