Save the date:  August 3, 4, & 5th, 2012  for the 2nd Annual Oakridge Ukulele Festival

We had a wonderful 3 days together, thank you to our instructors, sponsors, and the enthusiastic participants.  Plans for next year are afoot!

First Annual Oakridge Ukulele Festival

Photo by Peter Figen http://peterfigen.com/

August 5, 6, 7, 2011

Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the little town of Oakridge, Oregon is an idyllic setting for a summer festival.

Enjoy a weekend of music, jamming, learning and fun in Oregon’s best undiscovered mountain get-away…close to home! This festival is presented by The Oakridge Hostel. Instructors are: Brook Adams,  James Clem, Patty Sage, and Denise Hinz.

Oakridge is one of a handful of cities in the entire country surrounded by National Forest land. Cooling forests and waterways create a relaxed setting for the enjoyment of music on warm August days and evenings.

The First Annual Oakridge Uke Fest starts at 2 PM on Friday August 5 and runs through Sunday August 7^th. Over the course of the weekend, festival participants will enjoy meeting and mingling with instructors and other uke enthusiasts. Performances and concerts are featured each evening along with opportunities for informal jamming all along the way. Classes offer everything from blues to doo-wop.

Classes

Classes will take place on Saturday during the festival. With six different workshops available and three class sessions, there will a whole lot of opportunity to learn new techniques from the experts.
Class topics include:
Ukulele Ensemble Skills – Jamming 101 – Brook Adams
Doo Wop for Singers and Strummers – Patty Sage and Denise Hinz
50s and 60s Rock n Roll for the Uke – with James Clem
Swing Ukulele – James Clem
Blues Guitar Basics – James Clem
Ukulele for the Beginner
Read details about all the classes

Instructors

Ukulele workshop sessions will be taught by some the Pacific Northwest’s best Uke players and performers. This is an opportunity learn from top players in an intimate setting.
Instructors are: Brook Adams, James Clem, Patty Sage, and Denise Hinz
Read details about all the instructors.

Accommodations

All arrangements for accommodations will be made using the Uke Fest’s housing form which you will receive after registering. The Oakridge Hostel is the sponsor and registration site for the Uke Fest. It is the only lodging facility in the immediate vicinity of the classes and evening performances. Visit our ‘About’ page for details about the Hostel.  Additional lodging choices are detailed on the housing form sent upon receipt of registration.
Please visit the Festival Fees page for details about lodging prices.

Meals

Breakfast: Saturday/Sunday included if staying at the hostel; on your own at local restaurants if staying elsewhere.
Lunch:  Sat – Box lunches for sale
Dinner:  Friday – on your own at local restaurants. Saturday – catered dinner at the hostel by reservation, dinner is also available at two other evening music venues.

Photo by Steve Spoulos

Registration

Registration for the First Annual Ukulele Festival is limited and we encourage you to sign up early, ensuring your lodging space and the classes of your choice. Advance registration with payment in full is required. Registrations and class requests will be processed in the order received. If the retreat is full when your registration is received, you will be notified immediately and you may choose to be wait-listed or to receive a full refund. In order to register, please print and fill out the Oakridge Uke Fest registration form and mail it to the address on the bottom of the form.  Registration will close on July 29, 2011.
Click here for more info and to download registration forms.

Companions of retreat participants are very welcome, but they must register for lodging. Meals are available and companions are welcome to join any of the social events, jams, and performances. They may not attend any classes.

Walk-ins: We welcome walk-ins, if there is available space. You will be required to register at that time. Lodging and meals will be ‘on your own,’ but if there is availability, we hope to accommodate you. Early registration is recommended.

Many thanks to Mya-Moe Ukuleles for sponsoring this event! www.myamoeukuleles.com

Fees

Individual student registration for all classes, performances and evening events is $65.00. Lodging and meals are separate.
Click here for details about festival fees, room rates and refunds.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any additional questions.