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idapalooza fruit jam Information
June 4-11, 2008






What is idapalooza fruit jam?

Idapalooza Fruit Jame is a week-long queer music festival. It is hosted at Ida, a queer communal farm in Tennessee. We present concerts, workshops and offer opportunities for folks to perform for their freinds.
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What does it cost?

We suggest a donation of $15-25/day/person. We also suggest a donation of $25-75 for registration. This is to cover our expenses in putting on the event and feeding people. No one will be turned away because they cannot afford the donation. Please consider offering more if you can so that others who can't afford it can participate.

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What will I eat?

We cook together in our vegetarian kitchen. Food is included in the cost of the event. All our meals are vegetarian with vegan options included. We can always use help in the kitchen, cooking and cleaning, so be prepared to pitch in for a little during the festival. If you like to cook for a crowd, contact us and we'll sign you up to facilitate a meal!

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What is Ida?

Ida is a queer artists' community in the Tennessee hills. We live on 240 acres. There are (more or less) eight people who live here. We are open to visitors all year.
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Where will I sleep?

idapalooza fruit jam is a camping experience. We have 240 acres of woods and gardens. We have sleeping space in our barns, however it is not private. There is a limited amount of indoor space available for those with special needs. Please let us know if you need indoor space and we will try to accomodate you.

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How do I get there?


Airplane Bus Car
Please call ahead to make pick-up arrangments (otherwise you may have to wait a while).

The most convenient airport is the Nashville International Airport BNA. We ask a donation of $25 for pick-ups and drop-offs from Nashville.
Please call ahead to make pick-up arrangements (otherwise you may have to wait a while).

There are Greyhound bus stations in Cookeville, TN (35 miles NE of IDA) and in Nashville, TN (70 miles NW of IDA). These stations are the most convenient places for us to pick you up. We ask a donation of $15 for pick-ups and drop-offs from Cookeville. We ask a donation of $25 for pick-ups and drop-offs from Nashville.
We recommend that those who drive to Ida make every effort to carpool. Parking and gasoline are in limited supply, as is fresh, unpolluted air.

Contact us to let us know you're coming and click here for directions

IDA
904 Vickers Hollow rd
Dowelltown, TN 37059

(615) 597-4409

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What should I bring?

  • Tent, bedding, flashlight.
  • Rain wear and warm clothes. Days could be sunny and 90, or rainy and 50. Nights could dip into the 40's.
  • Because of the recent drought, you may want extra bedding because the ground is very hard.
  • Two-three gallons of drinking water, to ease the load on our spring while keeping everyone hydrated
  • Drag, musical instruments, a song or routine for the open mic.


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My dog is a music lover and my cat can play the trombone. Can they come?

Please do not bring pets to IDA. We cannot accomodate pets. NO EXCEPTIONS, PLEASE.

Local Kennel & Boarding

Holmes Creek Pet Spa
9125 Holmes Creek Road
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 215-7387

Southpaw Bed & Bath
2986 Banks Pisgah Road
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-8252
www.southpawbedandbath.com

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