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Worley Gardner playing his dulcimer with wife Margaret looking on

Worley and Margaret Gardner

2010 Gardner Winter Music Festival

The 32nd GWMF will be held the weekend of
February 26 and 27

South Middle School, Morgantown, WV

Musicians - Please bring your own chairs!

Musicians Onstage Schedule     Workshops


The festival showcases traditional Appalachian acoustic music performed by musicians from West Virginia and surrounding states. In addition to providing on-stage performances, players also 'jam' with each other, teach workshops, share ideas, and socialize. The late Worley Gardner started this festival 31 years ago and his late wife Margaret Gardner continued it. The event continues as a tribute to them both. Hear examples of some of Worley's great tunes by Worley music lovers Patty Looman and Jeff Fedan.

See many GWMF pictures from previous festivals!


Friday, February 26

  • Doors open at 6 pm
  • Jamming and socializing from 6 - 11 pm
  • Stage performances from 7 - 11 pm
  • Open to the public.
  • Admission for non-musicians is $3 for age 7 and up.
  • Musicians are admitted free.

Saturday, February 27

  • Doors open at 9 am
  • Jamming and socializing from 10 am - 11 pm
  • Workshops from 11 am - 7 pm
  • Stage performances from 10 am - 5:20 pm and 6:30 - 11 pm
  • Dinner break from 6:00 - 6:40 pm
  • Square dance from 8 - 10:15 pm
  • Open to the public.
  • Admission for non-musicians is $5 for age 7 and up.
  • Musicians are admitted free.

There will be a square dance at 8 pm Saturday evening called by Taylor Runner.
It will be preceded by a pre-square dance workshop at 7:30 pm


The GWMF is organized by a group of traditional music loving volunteers. Our sponsors include: PattyFest, Inc. and South Middle School.

If you have comments, questions, etc. please feel free to contact the GWMF plannning committee

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