Music, food and fun at Old Time Music Festival

Staff Reports

The Old Time Music Festival is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday in Genoa Town Park. The free event features the Country Valley Jug Stompers, Quake City Jug Band, Hot Two Plus One, Julio and the Honeybunnies and Mad Cow String Band.

The music festival includes strolling musicians outside Genoa businesses and a jam session in the Genoa Town Hall at 7-9 p.m.

Food and beverages available for purchase at the Genoa Town Park include barbecued burgers and hot dogs from the Genoa Country Store, salad from La Ferme, wine from Tahoe Ridge and a beer bar sponsored by the Greater Genoa Business Association.

The music festival includes children's cowbell and kazoo workshops by Chris Bayer, 1-3 p.m. in the church garden, booths by the Carson Valley Trails Association, and sales of crafts, pottery, music CDs and antique posters.

Sponsors include the Greater Genoa Business Association, the Wild Rose Inn and the Town of Genoa Recreation and Events Committee. Information, www.genoanevada.org