The Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival has long been considered one of the best and draws visitors and performers from all over the world. The variety of activities is unparalleled and the venues are varied and plentiful. Performing venues include: the Maple Leaf Club Site, Cakewalk Hall, Gazebo Park, Katy Depot, Ragtime Store, United Methodist Church, John Stark Pavilion, Liberty Center, and Smith Cotton High School. This years performers included: Paul Asaro, Sue Attalla, Bob Ault, Anne Barnhart, Jeff Barnhart, Rob Biensen, Mimi Blais ( http://www.mimiblais.com ), Bohem Ragtim Jazz Trio, Susan Cordell, Ethan Custer, John De Chiaro, Perfessor Bill Edwards, John Gill, Brian Holland, Nora Hulse, Glenn Jenks, Sue Keller ( http://www.rtpress.com ), Dave Majchrzak, Patsy Madinger, Bob Milne ( http://www.bobmilne.com ), Marty Mincer, New Creole Jazz Band, New Red Onion Jazz Babies, Colm O'Brien, Hoyle Osborne, Terry Parrish, John Petley, Jim Radloff, David Reffkin, Royal City Saxophone Quartet, Jack Rummel, Donald Ryan, Alex Sandor, Michael Schwimmer, The Skirtlifters, Steve Standiford, Virginia Tichenor, David Tucker, TurpinTyme Ragsters, Washboard Kitty Wilson, Adam Yarian, Brett Youens, and many more.... For more information on this festival, go to http://www.scottjoplin.org .