This was the line up in 2008 and we want to thank these entertainers for making it a big success. I also want to thank all the folks that came and enjoyed the great music.

The Cowboy and Hobo Days Music Festival  2009

Proceeds to Benefit  

This is a not for profit festival with proceeds going to Brainerd Lakes Chapter of Fishing Has No Boudaries

The event takes place at:

CROW WING COUNTY FAIRGROUND

2000 13th Street SE

Brainerd, Minnesota  56401

(218)829-6680 

Sonny Winberg

Did some time down in Branson with the Hortons. Not with a ball and chain. A regular on the Mid West Country Theater and wonderful performer. 

 

       

Rich Bellert

One of the nations best story tellers. He has numerous awards and you can tell it when he gives you one of those yarns. A F.A.M.E Award winner and will share in MC for the Milles Fleet Farm Stage.

 

The Nelsons

 

Johnny Jay Huhta  member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame

Johnny Jay Huhta has been a backbone member of the Cowboy and Hobo Days Music Festival board. His wife Pat is a tireless worker at making this event happen. Kudo's to John & Pat!!

Over the years, Johnny has shared the stage with Johnny Cash, Tammy Wynnette, Buddy Knox, Jim Reeves, Dave Dudley, Claude King, Wynn Stewert, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Jean Sheppard, Marvin Rainwater and many more. 

Red Johnson and his band!

Member of Minnosota Rock & Country Hall of Fame

A true great legendary performer that is a real voice of the common man. His song "Veterans Day" toured with the traveling Vietnam Wall. Having recorded with Capitol Records with the release of "There's A Grand Ole Opry Playing Somewhere" in 1964 and a member of the Minnesota Country Music Hall of Fame. You will love to hear the many songs that he has written and the touch of humor onstage.

Geoff Elvee 

Part of the New Breed of Country Music with roots deep in the heart of the classic masters. Songwriter, singer and great personality. Hold on hats if you can and you will see why he is a popular new country star. 

Casey Aro 

A regular at IRON WORLD and member of the TIN CUP PICKERS. Story teller and musician par excellence.  

Doc Haldy
Songwriter and performer known for songs like "Jackpine Savage" and "Tell Me You Love Me One More Time". He has written songs for the Minnesota Historical Society. Later in September "Doc" will be featured in the Nashville Songwriters Showcase.  

Will Not Be Able To Perform: our thoughts and prayers on a speedy and complete recovery. 

 The Vern Bishop Open Mic Stage

Open to those wanting to perform onstage before a crowd. Vern Bishop will be MC and coordinator. It will be located in the livestock building on the fairgrounds. 

Casey Aro Story Tellers and Open Mic Stage 

This stage is open to those wishing to share stories and/or music. Casey Aro will be MC and coordinator. 

Pig Races

Have been canceled due to family health issues this year. 

Minnow Races

For the first time at the Festival. Your chance to help Fishing Has No Boundaries and maybe win a prize!

 Jamming!!!

We encourage folks to get together and perform music together in any location that does not effect the main or open mic stages. This is a festival to embrace a true community spirit and family values!

 Note:

We will do our best to get bands, musicians, story tellers on the stages. As with many things nothing is in stone! We will fill in for those that, for some reason, cannot make it. So if you do not see your name as a performer on the stages note that does not mean you won't get a chance. I wish we could have more stages to get everyone up there. If nothing else you are encouraged to set up a jam and perform on the grounds.

 Boxcar Bob                  Johnny Jay Huhta  Cactus Willie

At Camp Confidence Fishing Has No Boundaries September 26, 2007. The Camp recieved a check for $1,000 from The Cowboy and Hobo Days Music Festival.