On July 16-18 2010 the sounds of drooling banjos will once again echo along the Kootenia River from Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Libby, Montana. The Troy Fine Arts Council along with the entire community of Troy is proud to welcome all potential bluegrass enthusiasts to the 3rd Annual Kootenia River Bluegrass and Beyond Festival at Roosevelt Park in Troy, Montana. Our third year events offer some of the finest pickers in the Pacific Northwest as well as from afar all coming together in one of the most picturesque mountain valleys in northwest Montana with a beautiful setting on the banks of the Kootenia River. This year’s lineup includes Frank Solivan II and Dirty Kitchen, the Fog Horn String Band and Jackstraw along with six of the finest bands across Montana. Our event is powered by community volunteer support and will offer free camping, open mic opportunities, recession day ticket prices and a place for young and old to come together in a family friendly atmosphere to celebrate the bluegrass experience.