This well-known Lithuanian folk music festival will be held on July 10th 2010. It will be the 10th time the Festival has been held.

This Festival is structured as a One-Man-Orchestra event, so priority is given to solo musicians. However, another musician can help the primary musician if needed. For example, if help is needed to play additional musical instruments such as percussion, violin, mouthorgan, etc., it may be given as long as the accompanying instrument is not dominating.

Though this Festival is traditionally held on the first Saturday in July, a large song festival in Vilnius will be held on that day, which happens every four years. Therefore, the “Acacia Avenue” will be held on July 10th 2010.

Kulautuva is a quiet resort in a forest park, located on the bank of the Nemunas, the longest river in Lithuania. It is located 30 km from Kaunas and known for its open area and amphitheatre surrounded by tall pine trees.

Expect various music styles, including folk, bard music and ballads. The term “Singing Poetry” has been used to describe the unique sound of the Festival’s music.

Performers will be well-known Lithuanian musicians and new talents.

The Festival will begin with the traditional Festival Hymn, usually sung by one of the younger performers. The Hymn will be sung together again at the end of the program. Traditionally a photograph of all the performers is taken before the show.

Numerous publicity events will surround the Festival, including a press conference a week before the event, TV coverage, live broadcasting of the event itself and a later airing on national TV.

Each participant will receive a case with festival artwork and a silver Acacia Medal.

Entertainment will include a ship, a plane, a town of tents, a playground, a fair, refreshments, and snacks in an open air café.