Festival ends three-day run last night
Crowd enjoyed new pavilion
Sonny Lowers (one of the organizers) and his group
There were more performers, more dancers and more folks attending than ever
before. More importantly, they were having a really good time. The 5th Annual
Firemen's Bluegrass Festival wound down late last night after a three day run, a great
success.
Dozens and dozens of regional bluegrass bands took the stage in front of a newly
constructed pavilion and dance area. Lots of new dancers joined the West Fork
Valley's most famous clogger, Lucy Marks, who returned to the local event for five
years running. The dance floor was often crowded.
The dance floor was often crowded
Lucy (right) returns for another engagement
Dozens and dozens of campers filled the grounds
The festival, a fundraiser for the Upper West Fork Volunteer Fire Department, drew
dozens and dozens of families in campers from out of the area. The entire ground was
almost covered with the guests, who set up shop, get their easy chairs and enjoy the
sound of mountain bluegrass.
Climaxing the night was the best fireworks display seen in these parts, and the crowd
loved them.
The festival has become one of the county's best entertainment events.
Tuning up backstage
Young picker and friend
Enjoying the afternoon
The youngin's get in the act
Festival is located at Upper West Fork Park
Crafters listen to music and relax
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