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April 7, 2009 Jacqueline Murphy
805 652 2207

The First Annual Tribute to Johnny Cash Music Festival to be held in Ventura, California

(Ventura, CA)-- On Saturday, June 20, 2009 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds at Seaside Park, Ventura will celebrate one of its most popular and beloved former residents, Johnny Cash.

The Man in Black will be honored with his music performed by the most popular Johnny Cash cover bands in the country. Ventura’s own “The Mighty Cash Cats”, and local favorite “Big River”, are scheduled to perform, along with “The Cash Prophets,” based, naturally, in Folsom, and San Diego’s award winning band “Cash’d Out”.

In addition to a full schedule of live music on two stages, the ‘Derby Darlins’ will be skating in a dramatic “Rink of Fire”, a “One Piece at a Time” Hot Rod show will be on view featuring over 50 cars, and a “People’s Choice Rock-a-Billy Babe & Boy Contest” will be held, in addition to appearances by surprise celebrity guests. More than 100 venders will be selling everything from gospel and Rock-a-Billy music to jewelry, crafts, guitars and Johnny Cash memorabilia.
The festival’s hours are 11 am to 7 pm. Tickets are $15 and include all performances and activities. Wine, beer and food will be available for purchase. The Ventura County Fairgrounds are located at 10 West Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001. For more information, please call 805 652 2207 or visit www.myspace.com/johnnycashmusicfestival. Tickets are available at the door or pre-sale tickets can be purchased for $12 at the Ventura Visitors & Convention Bureau, 800 333 2989 or at Jalopy Joes in Ventura, (805) 794-4286. Kids under 12 dressed in black get in free.

To enter the Rock-a-Billy Babe & Boy Contest or the Car Show contact Jalopy Joes. Entry fees are $15 and include free entry into the festival.