WORTH THE DRIVE: 2-day music and outdoor bash will feel like summer camp for grown-ups

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Credit: Amberly Dawn

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Get ready for another year of blob bouncing and bluegrass music at the 7th annual Canoegrass.

Tomfoolery Outdoors, the Dayton-based outdoor events and adventures company, is once again hosting this two-day outdoor bash at MastersOutdoor Retreat in Houston in Shelby County, about 45 miles north of Dayton.

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Float in the water while you listen to music and have some grown-up playtime as well.

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The 11-acre property has something for everyone. There will be camping, food trucks on site, sand volleyball, a hammock hangout, swimming, blob bouncing, water trampoline and SUP jousting and ziplining in the water and much more.

Regional performers and daily open mic sessions ensure guests will hear good bluegrass and folk music on Friday and Saturday from a lake-front stage. The full schedule can be found here.

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The 2019 scheduled musicians include Controversy For Breakfast, Peaceful Sorrow, Unlawful, Highly Likely, The Goldsberrys, The Devil Doves, The Repeating Arms, The Handshake Deals, The Rusty Pieces, BlueCaboose Comet Bluegrass All-Stars, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle.

*Lineup subject to change

The bluegrass festival is officially a two-day event, but the party can last up to four days. Weekend ticket holders can receive early access on Thursday so guests can pick their favorite campsite, and enjoy ziplining, happy hour and a welcome concert. The blob, ziplining and paddle racing will also be available on Sunday until 1 p.m.

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People are able to bring their own coolers for the mega-campout, as you are allowed to bring your own food and beverages to the retreat. Food trucks will also be cycling throughout the grounds all weekend long.

Weekend tickets and Saturday ONLY tickets are still available at canoegrass.com. This event has sold out in the past, so waiting is not recommended.

The River Stage at Canoegrass, one of Tomfoolery Outdoors signature events. CONTRIBUTED

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WANT TO GO?

WHAT: Canoegrass presented by Tomfoolery Outdoors

WHEN: Aug. 2 and 3, with extended camping packages available.

WHERE: Masters Outdoor Retreat, 5486 SR 47, Houston

INFO & TICKETS: Ticket packages begin at $50.  Facebookcanoegrass.com

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