Lea County Summer Music Festivals and Concerts in Lovington

Sponsored by the Lea County Museum
and the J. F Maddox Foundation

Festivals and Concert Schedule

May 2, 2009: Lea County Bluegrass Festival
Afternoon & Night

Night Headliner: Alan Munde Gazette (Austin, Texas)
Opening Act: Steve Smith & Hard Road Band
Afternoon Jam, Open Mike, 1-5 p.m., at least 4 groups

June 13, 2009: Lea County Latin Festival
Afternoon and Night
Night Headliner: Tish Hinojosa
Opening Act: Grupa Maldad
4 Afternoon Groups

July 2, 2009 Lovington Annual Street Dance
Night Program
Night Headliner: Asleep at the Wheel
Opening Act: Knights of the West

Aug. 15, 2009 Lea County Jazz Festival
Afternoon and Night

Night Headliner: Brad Leali Quartet (UNT, Denton, Tex.)
Opening Act: Emily & Brent Wheeler
4 Afternoon Acts

Sept. 12, 2009 Lea County Gospel Fest
Afternoon and Night
Night Headliner: Higher Trails Band
Opening Act: The 180 Band
4 Afternoon Groups (including Hobbs’ Russell White and Family)

Late September: Lea County Museum Invitational Musical
Extravaganza 4 Hour Night Program

8 Local Bands/Groups Playing 30 minute Sets
Anyone can apply; 8 chosen.