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Onondaga Friends Association

Onondaga Friends Association fosters environmental stewardship and community engagement through educational programs and events, enhancing the conservation and interpretive mission of Onondaga Cave State Park for future generations.

This August, escape the summer heat and step into the cool, 57&deg;F depths of Onondaga Cave for a concert experience like no other. We are thrilled to welcome St. Louis, Missouri&rsquo;s own Flea Bitten Dawgs! Formed in 2010, this dynamic ukulele-driven folk duo, David and Thom, who have toured across ten states, featured in a PBS mini-documentary, and captured hearts with their soulful rhythms and viral covers. Bring your favorite folding chair, layer up for the crisp cave air, and join us deep underground for an evening of incredible music and unmatched acoustics! Camp with the Dawgs! Camp Saturday night after the concert, or both Friday and Saturday, in the Special Use group camping area in the park. $10 per night.&nbsp; Schedule &amp; TimelineTo protect the cave environment and ensure an uninterrupted experience, we adhere to a strict timeline:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">5:30 PM: Doors open, Hors d&rsquo;oeuvres served</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">6:30 PM:&nbsp;Seating Begins</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">6:55 PM: Cave Doors Locked (Strictly no late entry)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">7:00 PM: Performance Begins</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">7:45 PM:&nbsp;Intermission with Hors d&rsquo;oeuvres</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">8:30 PM:&nbsp;Intermission ends, Seating</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">8:45 PM:&nbsp;Second set begins</li></ul>Important Guest Information &amp; What to BringBecause this event is held deep inside a natural cave system, please review these guidelines carefully to ensure your comfort and safety:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bring Your Own Chair: Please bring a folding chair that you can easily carry. The cave floor is hard, wet, and cold.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dress Warmly &amp; Wear Layers: The cave is a damp 57&deg;F year-round. We strongly recommend wearing comfortable clothing layers, a hat, gloves, and bringing a blanket for your lap.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Footwear: Wear sturdy, good walking shoes. The cave trails are occasionally hilly and can be slippery.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Walk In: The performance takes place in the Big Room, which is approximately an 8-minute walk from the Visitor Center entrance. Ushers will be present to assist patrons into and out of the cave as needed.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Food &amp; Drink: No food or drink is permitted inside the cave. However, light refreshments will be available in the Visitor Center before and after the show.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Restrooms: Restrooms are located inside the Visitor Center (no facilities are available inside the cave).</li></ul> All proceeds stay in Onondaga Cave State Park to benefit the Park&rsquo;s interpretive and conservation mission.

Hot August Night, Cool Cave Music

Music and Meditation in the Cave &ndash; Awakening in the arms of Mother EarthThe folk-americana duo Bliss Hippy will provide a unique evening, combining musical performance with meditation in a magical environment, offering an opportunity to experience inner peace in these stressful times.In this retreat they are offering an evening of song, and meditation in the arms of our beautiful planet, Gaia.Maureen and Richard Hall are Bliss Hippy, based in the Missouri Ozarks. They are two-time winners of the Great American Song Contest, and have toured coast to coast. All proceeds stay in Onondaga Cave State Park to benefit the Park&rsquo;s interpretive and conservation mission. Important Guest Information &amp; What to BringBecause this event is held deep inside a natural cave system, please review these guidelines carefully to ensure your comfort and safety:<ul fr-original-style="text-align: start;" style="text-align: start; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Bring Your Own Seating:The cave floor is hard, wet, and cold. Metal folding chairs are provided, but you are highly encouraged to bring a camp chair that you can easily carry.&rsquo;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Note: Floor cushions (zafus/zabutons) are not recommended due to dampness unless you bring a waterproof barrier to protect them.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dress Warmly &amp; Layer Up: The cave is a damp 57&deg;F (14&deg;C) year-round with 98% humidity. We strongly recommend wearing comfortable layers, a jacket, a hat, gloves, and bringing a blanket for your lap.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wear Sturdy Footwear: Please wear good, sturdy walking shoes. The cave trails are occasionally hilly, wet, and can be slippery.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Walk In: The performance takes place in the Big Room, which is approximately an 8-minute walk from the Visitor Center entrance. Ushers will be available to assist guests into and out of the cave.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Food &amp; Drink: No food, drinks, snacks, or beverages are permitted inside the cave. However, light refreshments will be provided in the Visitor Center before the show, after the show, and during breaks.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Restrooms: Restrooms are located inside the Visitor Center.</li></ul> About Bliss HippyBliss Hippy is Richard and Maureen Hall, a folk duo based in the Missouri Ozarks. They are two-time winners of the Great American Song Contest, and two-time finalists. Richard and Maureen have been sharing their music for more than 30 years, touring from coast to coast, and releasing a number of albums. Their songs range from the sublime to silly; profound to down right irreverent, and everything in between. Mostly original, mostly in tune, and always fun!They have released multiple albums, including Deeper Bliss and Buddha Face.&nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://blisshippy.com/listen" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Stream Music</a> | &nbsp;<a fr-original-style="" href="https://blisshippy.com/dharma" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Bliss Hippy Dharma Page</a>

Onondaga Friends Association

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Hot August Night, Cool Cave Music

Musical Meditation in Onondaga Cave

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