The stage is up on the east side.  The booths are numbered and earmarked.  The vendors are checking in at the motels or campgrounds. Let the music begin!!
Back in 1971, I remember Berry Williams, field rep for Congressman Joe L. Evins, coming into the CEP office on East Broad Street where I was a manger/counselor  and sharing his vision of a musical event.  He forecasted that people would come from everywhere to hear bluegrass music along with crafts and food booths around the courthouse.  He invited me to be in charge of lodging. With only three motels in town!  Duh!  I was skeptical of Berry's vision but I went along with it as did BoBo Driver, Ralph Vaughn, Lavelle Smith and several others.  Anyway, Berry pulled it off and people did come from everywhere.  Now it is a national event.  Last year WCTE-TV interviewed me as one of the charter people involved.  Our little hamlet is transformed into a bustling town of wholesome activity for three days.  I know Berry is up there smiling and probably saying, "I told you so."
Our Country Treasures Shoppe on Walnut Street is also ready!
Janie Pedigo brought in some lovely crocheted scarves, chemo hats, and baby blankets.  Cynthia from Hilham also brought in some soft, fuzzy baby blankets and unique gored skirts.  The booths are brimming with gorgeous gifts.  Of course, there are antiques, furniture, unusual birdhouses, china, afghans and old record albums.  Anne Foutch Gilpin will be there doing her famous caricatures of children.
The Methodist Cafe on Church Street will be serving homemade lunch and supper Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The best part is the a/c and clean restrooms..
Get well wishes to Janet McCarter, manager of The Flower Box, who had knee surgery, recently.  Her lovely daughter, Lacy, is subbing for her mother while Janet recuperates.
A hearty welcome to Dr. John Carpenter and his wife, Kathy and two lively grandsons, who moved into the First Methodist parsonage this week.  He will be preaching his first sermon at Bright Hill and First Methodist, on July 3.  He is moving just in time to witness his first Fiddlers Jamboree.  He comes from Arlington UMC in Nashville.
Pray for safety and good weather for this upcoming Jamboree.
Amen.