It’s been seven years since the bluegrass community began annually gathering at its weekend retreat … conveniently located right off the interstate. The Free State Music Festival continues this yearly tradition of offering a two-day acoustic-oriented event that showcases local and national bluegrass talent. The 2008 lineup includes IIIrd Tyme Out, The Freight Hoppers, Midday Ramblers, Loose Gravel and more. Showtimes run at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. today, and 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Lawrence Holidome, 200 McDonald Drive. Tickets range from $20-$40