MUSIC this weekend

This weekend, the Ocean Shores Convention Center becomes one big music hall. The Country Music Jam & North Coast Folk Music brings not only country and folk music, but also a Sunday morning Gospel show. 

On top of the music (by artists such as Chris Kokesh, pictured) 

there will be a chili cook-off, vendors and a country dinner.

Admission to Saturday night’s country dinner is $10. It starts at 6 p.m., and will be followed by a country dance featuring the music of Western Strings.

Admission is free to all the other music and other events.

Highlights:

•Chili Cook-off, Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. People’s Choice Judging at 4 p.m.

•Open Jam Sessions – Saturday 1pm – 4 pm

An old-time jam hosted by the North Beach’s own Bob and Karen Anderson. Open to all levels, from amateur to professional musicians and singers.

•Saturday Night Dinner / Dance

•Country Dinner: 6-7pm. $10

•Country Dance: 7pm – 11pm. Live music featuring Western Strings. No Host Bar. Free Admission. 

•Gospel Music – Sunday 9am – 11am

North Coast Folk Festival Saturday schedule:

12-1:30pm – Michael Guthrie

 1:30-3pm – Nancy K. Dillon

 3-4:30pm – David Rea

 4:30-6pm – Chris Kokesh

 6-7:30pm – room dark

 7:30-10pm – Bryan Bower

Call 360-289-3797 for more information, or visit oceanshoresact.com.