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Come for the music; leave with unforgettable memories.
More than music, the festival also features a variety of activities. Delve into the history of Yellow Pine, up your harmonica game, run (or walk) through the trees, and foster a sense of community. Check the schedule for more exciting activities as festival dates approach.
Join us for breakfast Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings at the Community Hall.
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The Great Harmonica Run is a 4.1 mile (6.5k) run or walk through the shaded scenery surrounding Yellow Pine that finishes on the historic main street.
Early, online registration is $35. Registration at the race is $40; payable at sign-in. Sign-in for the race is Saturday at 8:00 a.m. on the porch of The Corner, where you may pick up your race bib.
Ready to take your harmonica skills to the next level? Bring your harp and learn from the legends!
For the beginning/early intermediate workshop, you will need to bring a diatonic harmonica in the key of “C.”
Advanced workshop participants may want to bring several harps.
Enrollment is limited. Seats are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Early registration is open or sign-in at the door. Harmonicas may be purchased at the Yellow Pine Tavern.
New this year: Songwriting Workshop!
The Yellow Pine Songwriters workshop, held at 6:00 pm on Thursday August 1, 2024, will be led by Gordon Hamilton from The River Twice. This two-hour workshop will touch on basic song forms, hooks, and melody. We will do some object writing and we’ll map out a song. It’s going to be a fun and creative way to kick off this year’s festival.
Once again, the fabulous Roby Kap will teach the Children’s Harmonica Lesson. Bring the kids. Harmonicas are provided.
The Harmonica Contest is back!
Want to participate? Sign-up is Friday, August 2nd, 8-9pm at the Festival Souvenir Booth. Contestants are evaluated on Musicality, Playing Skills, Difficulty, and Stage Presence.
Performance time is limited to 10 minutes. Each contestant should bring 3 songs to demonstrate their skill.
Want to watch? The contest is Saturday, August 3, at Noon on The Corner porch.
Sponsored by Seydel, Harmonicas Since 1847
Judges: Marc Blanchard, Ewald Grabher, Roby Kap
The tiny village of Yellow Pine is an unincorporated community in Valley County, central Idaho. In the past decade, its winter population has fluctuated from 20 to 40 souls. Today, Yellow Pine remains active year-round. Yellow Pine and the surrounding mountains and rivers are also long-time draws to hikers, kayakers, hunters, fishers, snowmobilers, and other backcountry enthusiasts.
Take this walking tour at your own pace. Just follow the map.
Gather a team and your camera! This scavenger hunt covers the festival area. Here are the rules:
(of course there is no judge, so just enjoy yourself and see how many items your team can find!)
Get out of the heat and win fun prizes! Your $20 donation (at the door) gets you into the cool Community Hall PLUS 5 Bingo cards PLUS one Bingo raffle ticket!
This year we are playing Bingo Patterns! A great twist on traditional Bingo where you win by making patterns on the card.
There will also be a raffle where you split the take! So however many raffle tickets are sold at Bingo, the funds are split with the winner! Drawing after the last Bingo game.
COME PLAY WITH US!
Immerse yourself in the history of Yellow Pine and the surrounding area of the Central Idaho mountains. The museum provides a fascinating view into the experience of turn-of-the-20th century pioneers who were drawn to the remote mountains of the American West.
So many fun things to do at this festival! Check out the many demonstrations and presentations that will happen. All are inside or outside the Community Hall. All are FREE to participate in.
Friday, August 2, 2024: Noon – Pine Needle Basket Making (outside)
Saturday, August 4, 2024: 10:30am – Fires, Floods, and Melting Ice (inside); Noon – Geology of Central Idaho (inside); 1:00pm – Gold Panning (outside); 3:00pm – Fly Casting (outside); 4:00pm – Wood Carving (inside); 7:00pm – 1st Nations Presentation – The history and traditions of the Nez Perce in the Yellow Pine area.
The Yellow Pine Music Festival is a production of The Village of Yellow Pine.
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