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This video exemplifies the good that the money donated by the RGVMF does for the music programs of the various schools in the valley
Welcome to the Rio Grande Valley Music Festival Website
The Rio Grande Valley Music Festival is a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to three goals. First, to provide a venue for musicians of all levels of ability to perform in a professional setting. To that end we provide a "jamming tent" where players can gather in small groups and jam in an unstructured manner. The stages have scheduled performances. These are mainly working professionals who have other commitments and are generously donating their time for the festival. Open mic time is available on all stages. Open mic performers sign up with the Stage Manager for ten minute segments.The Acoustic/Bluegrass Stage is mostly open and uses a rotation system. Secondly, the RGVMF provides an opportunity for Valley residents and visitors to enjoy good, live music for a very reasonable price. The admission is unchanged for 2013 at $8 per person with NO charge for parking. Music fans under 12 come in free. The Sunday Gospel jam is also free. As before, weekly tickets will be available for $25. Last, but not the least important, is to help support music education for young people. To that end all proceeds over expenses are donated to local youth music programs. $25,000 has been made available from the 2012 festival. We hope you find this website useful. If you would like more information, or have comments, feel free to call us at 956 373-0130, or email us as shown in the "contact us" page. We look forward to seeing you at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show grounds in Mercedes, Texas, February 12-17, 2013 for the 9th annual event.
Ike Warkentin, President 2005-2007
passed away July 2010
Personal Thank You's
Lewie and Pat Jett would like to thank each and everyone
involved with the RGVMF promotion
at the Ranch House Burgers in Weslaco, Texas
Owners of the Ranch House Burgers received an appreciation plaque for their support of the RGVMF
A thank you from Alan and Christina Mayne,
regarding the 2012 Rio Grande Vallley Music Festival.
Hello George and Edy and all RGV Music Fest people,
Much thanks for having us again at the fest!! While the festival has always been great, this year's was even better. We, the students, parents and teachers had a wonderful time! My favorite part was during the vocal contest when the sun broke through the clouds while one of our students was singing "You Are My Sunshine". How did you all arrange that?:) Sincerely, Alan and Christina Mayne
March 15, 2012
Mr. George Rogers
Rio Grand Valley Music Festival
Dear Mr. Rogers,
I first want to thank you and the Rio Grand Valley Music Festival for the $500.00 donation to our Music Program. I am well aware of the amount of work you all put into organizing and putting on the RGV Music Festival each year. So it's through your efforts that we are able to influence and inspire our young students to develop their musical talents. I am frugal with spending money wisely, so it will be used for the greatest benefits to the program. .
Thank you again for your continued support of our Program.
