Music defines the Smoky Hill River Festival – with a fascinating medley of musical styles. From country, jazz, classical and a cappella to reggae, fusion, blues, and ethnic, the Festival presents an incredible variety of musical groups and styles in a wide variety of venues.

Thursday, 6-10 p.m., Eric Stein Stage

Groovin! It all begins with the amazing Festival Jam – 16 bands of every imaginable musical style, changing every 15 minutes! The Jam showcases regional and local entertainers in a quick-time format building to the dazzling Giant Jam at evening’s end. Food vendors open their booths at 4:00 p.m. with a full menu of Festival fare. Start with the Jam and hang out till Sunday – there’s a lot more ahead! Admission to the Jam is by Festival button.

New! 2009’s Jam opener is the winner of the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts’ First Annual “Salina’s Got Talent“ winner.