Our first event was held in Vienna, Austria, in 1998. Our second was in Dublin, Ireland, in 2000. Now we are preparing for an exciting trip to Prague, Czech Republic. One of the few major cities that was not bombed in the 2nd world war, this city of fairy-tale castles will be the destination for our traditional music and dance festival the first full week of November, 2002. If you are an entertainer and you perform old-time country, bluegrass, folk, and/or roots music, this is the trip for you. If you are a traveler, this will be the most exciting trip you'll take in 2002. Not only will we provide round-trip airfare (from certain hub cities); we'll also provide a delightful room in a 4-star hotel (some meals included); as well as optional side trips. You'll recieve tickets to all the performances of the American Traditional Music & Dance Festival PLUS some extra surprises for performances off-site. Cost should be around $1,750 per person (double occupancy). Entertainers: This could be the best investment you ever made if you want to begin touring Europe. This is the first step to meeting promoters, producers, radio and television personalities, record companies, and booking agents. Don't miss a golden opportunity to expand your entertainment horizons. CD's and/or tapes are mandatory before acceptance is approved. Send for more complete details to P O Box 492, Anita, Iowa, 50020. Join Bob & Sheila Everhart and a host of other great old-timey music performers on this wonderful trip to one of Europe's most beautiful cities.

WORLD MUSIC EVENTS Traditional Music & Dance Worldwide
What begain in 1976 as the "National Old Time Country Music Festival and Contest" in collaboration with the Avoca Ag Expo, has turned into a very successful international event 25 years later. Membership in the NTCMA, SPBGMA, and Silver Dollar City has made it possible to conduct international events relative to America's traditional music and dance. We have successfully taken this concept around the world.

The NTCMA has for a number of years conducted various seminars, symposiums, conventions, and congress in different parts of the world. Now by teaming up with SPBGMA (Society for Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America), and Silver Dollar City (a large theme park in Branson, Missouri) we are able to present international events for not only our Association members, but for all who find a kinship for authentic traditional music and dance.

SOME OF OUR PAST EVENTS
1989 - Oco Rios International Fest, Mallard Beach Hotel, Jamaica
1990 - Country Music Congress, Linz, Austria
1991 - Internationales Country Music Festival, Wilhelmshaven, North Germany
1992 - MCD Productions, "Oscar Cruz Fest" Veracruz, Mexico
1993 - Two Rivers Fest, Denison, Iowa
1994 - USA/Mexico Concurso for Guitar, Mocambo Hotel, Veracruz, Mexico
1995 - Troublesome Creek Festival, Exira, Iowa
1996 - Cowboy Music Fest, Walnut, Iowa
1997 - Old Settlers Fest, Hancock, Iowa
1998 - American Traditional Music & Dance Festival, Artis Tower Hotel, Vienna, Austria
1999 - Hall of Fame Mini-Festival, Anita, Iowa
2000 - American Traditional Music & Dance Festival, Bailey Court Hotel, Dublin, Ireland
2001 - Hall of Fame Mini-Festival, Anita, Iowa
2002 - American Traditional Music & Dance Festival, Prague, Czech Republic
2003 - Country Music Festival, Iowa
2004 - Country Music Festival, Iowa
2005 - Country Music Festival, Iowa
2006 - International Country Fest, Marton, New Zealand
2007 - International Country Fest, Marton, New Zealand
2008 - Country Music Festival, Iowa (site inspecting
for a location in Australia for 2010 and/or 2011)

WE ARE NOW SITE INSPECTING FOR FUTURE LOCATIONS FOR THE AMERICAN TRADITI0NAL MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA.

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING HOTELS, RESORTS, AND CONVENTION CENTERS

This will vary according to location. Minimum requirements are as follows:

100 double rooms for 5 nights Tuesday-Saturday
Off-site tourist attractions to consume at least 3 days
One theater seating room able to accomodate 400-450, with possibility of expansion
Two small break-out rooms near the main theater room
Two suites to accomodate staff
On site food (not necessarily catered)
Off site food within walking distance
Local sponsorship and promotion from convention center and/or bureau

Our international events have attracted considerable foreign press, television and radio coverage

Bob Everhart, President of the NTCMA is also a member of the International Society of Meeting Planners 1993; International Council of Festivals 1996; and Conseil International des Organisations de Festivals de Folklore et d-Arts Traditionnels 2000