Since 1961, Southern California's favorite old-time, folk and bluegrass music festival will be held this year will be held on May 20 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Paramount Ranch, on Cornell Road near Agoura in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area on Western film sets and mountain locations.

The 47 th Annual Topange Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival features over 100 contestants on the main stage and professional bands including Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, Molly's Revenge and Peter Feldman & the Very Lonesome Boys. On the Railroad Stage, see Fur Dixon and Steve Werner, Richard Greene, John Weed and Stuart Mason, Susie Glaze and Ross Altman. On the covered Pavilion Stage, see Dan Slosberg, Peter Feldmann and KCSN's Cowboy Nick.

The festival also features folk singing, international dancing, folk arts booths, jamming musicians and children's music and crafts!

Tickets sold only at the gate: $12 ages 18-64, $7 for young 'uns 10-17 and seniors 65 and up. Kids under 10 get in free! Parking and shuttle bus are free! Bring a picnic, bring your instruments, bring your mother-in-law!

For details call the Hotline: (818) 382-4819 or email us: info@topangabanjofiddle.org. Or write to: TBFC, P.O. Box 571955. Tarzana, CA 91357. For photos and more detailed information visit our web site: www.topangabanjofiddle.org.