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Worley and Margaret Gardner
Gardner Winter Music Festival
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.
The 31st GWMF was held the weekend of
February 27 and 28, 2009
See many pictures from the festival.
Elmer Rich receiving the first WGWF Heritage Award for his outstanding
musicianship and contributions to traditional mountain music.
Ed McDonald, the wonderful emcee
A dancing little girl Volunteers Jeff and Kathy Fedan, PattyFest organizers
Two young boys jamming
Group of musicians jamming
Ray Hicks and friends onstage
Square dancers
Two lovely smiling volunteers Peggy and Keith - long-time GWMFers
See many GWMF pictures from previous festivals!
The GWMF is organized by a group of traditional music loving volunteers. Our sponsors include: PattyFest, Inc. and South Middle School.
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