Forecastle Festival Returns in July

Founded in Louisville , KY , the seventh annual Forecastle Festival is a symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists. The event has created a truly distinctive cultural entertainment medium ~ Music.Art.ActivismŽ ~ equally showcased in a scenic, outdoor environment.

Merging entertainment with education, Forecastle unites the creative and activism communities of the Midwest, while building a new festival model in the United States . The Forecastle Festival returns to Louisville 's Riverfront Belevedere July 25 - 27.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be keynoting this year's event, addressing the audience at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. The all-star cast of musicians to follow include The Del McCoury Band, Ekoostik Hookah, Dr. Dog, Gran Bel Fischer, and many more.

Complete festival details, including tickets, directions, event history and 2008 schedule is available online at www.forecastlefest.com.