
Festival Fun
Festival Contests

2009 Music, Comedy, & More...

Gary, keeping the Garlic King competition under control!
Gary Jaketic ~ Our stinking! Outstanding Master of Ceremonies from Nelson County,
Gary has a concert-
Robin Rich ~ British Isles and American Folk with an emphasis on the lighter side of unrequited love, war, death and taxes...you know, all the things that make life worth living.

Frank Coffey & Company ~ A super jazz group returning for their 15th odiferous year.
POPS Walker ~ “Pops” is a powerful acoustic musician who has entertained around the world, from Europe to Japan.
El Gleno Grande ~ Hysterical sight gags. "A Great Horse Act". Pieter Post: Impressive circus skills and "an amazing ability to fail magnificently". Internationally touring hilarity.
Steve Freeman Band ~ Steve’s group really rocks with both old and new favorites.
Sunshine the Clown ~ Sunshine delights in entertaining kids of all ages.
Dragonfly ~ Dragonfly’s love of music shines through from groovy rock to new pop and cool country, all sung and played with passion and imagination.
Please Drink Responsibly!
Bad Circus ~ A young group of Amherst’s finest who will shock the main stage early with a sound that ranges from classic rock to jam music.



Paddy D Quartet ~ This award winning band plays a unique blend of Jazz, Folk & Blues that you won’t want to miss. A favorite among garlic gurus for 16 years!
FaST ~ This eclectic group of musicians is made up of members of Sweet Briar College faculty and staff. Their exciting selections range from blues to rock & roll.

Paul Brunett ~ Acoustic, jazz-
Lynchburg Tribal ~ Tribal-





