ROMP 2008 promises to be one of the top music festivals of the summer.  And it just happens to be in Owensboro, KY!

 Taking place June 26-28, ROMP will feature 30 terrific bands, a film festival, The Legends Concert, new exhibits, FREE CAMPING at Yellow Creek Park, tasty concessions, arts & crafts , and great family fun…all within a short drive from anyplace in the tri-state.

 Thursday, June 26 kicks off at 9AM with films, exhibits and tours at the Museum, 117 Daviess Street in downtown Owensboro.  The music begins at 11:00 next door at the Riverpark Center with three regional bands followed by Timberline Drive, Bob & Sheila Everhart, and American Flyer.  Exhibit premieres and Bluegrass Hall of Fame Plaque Unveilings are at 5:00.  The ROMP 2008 Legends Concert begins at 7:00 at the Riverpark Center featuring legendary Bluegrass Gospel families: The Isaacs, The Lewis Family, and The Sullivan Family -- a fabulous, not-to-be-missed concert for Gospel music fans!

 On Friday, festivities begin at 11AM at Yellow Creek Park (5710 Highway 144, Owensboro). Enjoy FREE CAMPING (with ticket), a wide variety of food vendors, craft booths, a spray park, and instrument workshops. Performers include Mike Snider, Dale Ann Bradley, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, Hazel Dickens, Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, Sauber & Graham, Larry Stephenson Band, Country Ham, and Lost and Found.

 Saturday also begins at 11 AM.  Performers at Yellow Creek Park include Infamous Stringdusters, Dailey & Vincent, Cherryholmes, Crooked Still, Cadillac Sky, Red Wine, Claire Lynch, G2, Buddy & Tina Wright Group, Kentucky Bluegrass AllStars, and Tom, Tina & U.S. Express.

 To help folks out in these trying times, ROMP 2008 will offer huge discounts for seniors, students and groups. Kids 12 and under get in free! 3-day All-Event Passes purchased before June 16 are only $50.00 for Adults; Family Passes are $125 (admits 5).

Call 270-926-7891 or visit www.riverofmusic.org for tickets and details.