Kurt and Jo Hickman, promoters of the annual Norwalk Music Fest in Norwalk, OH, have regrettably announced the cancellation of their 2022 event. The July festival is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Association, and functions as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. In
Caleb Daugherty Band at the 2021 Norwalk Music Festival - photo © Bill Warren Where does one begin??? Exhausted, exhilarated, flabbergasted, but most of all – smiling! The 2021 edition of The Norwalk Music Festival is in the books. It is
The Norwalk Music Festival in northern Ohio is dedicated to raising money for Alzheimer's research, as promoter Kurt Hickman lost his father to this devastating disease. Bluegrass fans from several states gather for this event each year. The stage show kicked off
Friday dawned warm and sunny with threats of thunderstorms that never materialized at the 2019 Norwalk Music Festival. Early risers played bingo called by Betty Jo Hickman. Then was a day that showcased Ohio based bands. MC, Earl ”The Pearl” Workman, greeted
The 7th Norwalk Music Festival is in full swing. Promoters Kurt and Betty Jo Hickman have set up this festival as a 501(c)(3) to benefit Alzheimer’s research. The festival is held at the Huron County Fairgrounds in Norwalk, Ohio over
Instrument petting zoo for kids at the Norwalk Music Festival - photo © Bill Warren Friday saw bright sunshine and comfortable temperatures for the second day of stage shows at the Norwalk Music Festival. Bingo was the first order of business
Ottawa County performs at the 2018 Norwalk Music Festival - photo © Bill Warren The Norwalk Music Festival started with the 4th of July parade. A giant American flag hanging from a crane overlooks the festival. Earl “the Pearl” Workman is the
Harbourtown plays the opening parade at the 2018 Norwalk Music Festival - photo © Bill Warren The Norwalk Music Festival kicks of on Thursday evening at the fairgrounds in Norwalk, Ohio. Early arrivals got to see both the 4th of July
Saturday was a perfect day for an outdoor bluegrass festival in Norwalk, OH. The sun was shining, and the temperature was just right. Vertical Limit, a Norwalk-based band, opened the day’s entertainment with straight forward, traditional bluegrass music. Edgar Loudermilk followed.
Blue Mafia at the 2017 Norwalk Music Festival - photo © Bill Warren Friday morning at the 2017 Norwalk Music Festival saw early thunderstorms that cleared out by mid-morning. The storms stayed south of Norwalk and the Huron County Fairgrounds the
