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Portland Uke Fest 2009 – General information, please read carefully.

Dates and Times The festival dates are Tuesday, June 16 to Sunday, June 21, 2009 (1-day longer than past Uke Fests). On Tuesday, check-in starts at 1 p.m. The first event–teacher introductions–begins at 4 p.m. Uke Fest ends Sunday morning, June 21, with breakfast and check-out by 11 a.m.

New in 2009 Saturday Micro-Fest. A one-day registration for Saturday, June 20th. This is the only partial festival registration available. There will be many different workshops, open mic, and jamming opportunities. Open mic is limited to those registered for the Uke Fest or the Saturday Micro-Fest.

Music Community Portland Uke Fest is a private music camp community, with the exception of the concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings, which are open to the public.

Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Advanced registration, with a deposit, is required to reserve a space. Registrations will be processed (and receipts sent) as they are received. The balance will be due upon arrival. Sorry, we are unable to accept credit card payments for the deposit. Check or money orders in U.S. funds only (please do not send cash.)

Registration is limited and you should register early. If the festival is full when your registration is received you will be notified and may choose to be wait-listed or to receive a full refund. If the festival becomes sold out, we will announce it on the web site, and notify those whose registrations are received after the announcement.

How to Register Download the Registration Form (pdf). Print and fill out the form, and mail it in with your deposit to the address on the form. If you are going to stay on campus, print and fill out the Room and Board Form (pdf) and include it with your registration.

Fees Registration for all classes, concerts and activities is $375. If staying on campus there are additonal room and board fees shown below. A $150 deposit is required with your registration.

Room & Board Fee $300 if staying in the Old Dorm Block. $360 if staying in the new dormatory, Aspen. These fees cover housing for five nights and all meals. (Guests of students may purchase room and board and stay on campus without attending classes. See option on registration form). More information about housing and food is on the Room and Board Information page.

Tuition $375. This fee covers all Uke Fest activities including the public concerts and Saturday Micro-Fest. Day-trippers (those not rooming on campus), may purchase meals in the cafeteria à la carte, or there are restaurants within a few blocks of campus.

Uke Fest Deposit and Refunds A $150 deposit is required with each registration, $50 of which is a non-refundable administrative fee. If you cancel your registration on or after June 1, the entire deposit is non-refundable. Of course, if we have to refuse your registration for lack of space, your entire deposit will be returned.

Saturday Micro-Fest Tuition $75. Tuition covers Saturday activities: workshops, open mic, jamming. (Meals may be purchased in the cafeteria or nearby restaurants). Tickets for the Public Evening Concerts are a seperate purchase and not included in the Micro-Fest registration. Full payment  is required with registration and includes a $25 non-refundable administrative fee.

Youngsters? Portland Uke Fest is a music camp for adults of all ages. Please consult with the festival coordinator prior to registering an adult under the age of 18. Children are welcome at the concerts. No guests are allowed in the classes or workshops.

Public Concert Tickets As noted above, admission to the two public concerts is included in the full 5-night, 4 day camp. Registrants for Saturday Micro-Fest and those who want extra concert tickets may purchase them on the registration form. Non-registrants who want concert tickets may purchase tickets in advance or at the door. See the Concerts page for information. Questions? Write to the student coordinator, Nancy Gillespie, info@portlandukefest.org or call 503.291.6702.