Friday, Sept. 6
Activities begin with a boom at 7 p.m. when the Civil War encampment fires a cannon. For the next three hours there will be pickin’ and grinnin’ jam sessions, toe-tappin’ music making and square dancers do-si-do-ing.
One of the key performers on Friday night is Leroy Troy who brings his old time banjo pickin’ and singin’ to the mix of solo and group musicians joining the celebration. Bluegrass musician, Norman Blake will be a featured artist during the weekend as well.
Wagon rides, pioneer and craft demonstrations are scheduled throughout the festival with mule teams working a sorghum mill, brooms being made, quilts being pieced and chairs bottomed.
Saturday, Sept. 7
Saturday more than 120 vendors and crafters will be set up with handmade wares from wood working, wrought iron and leatherworks to crochet, knitting, basketry and pottery. Food vendors serve country breakfasts, burgers, hot dogs and country cooking classics like mashed potatoes, green beans, ham, turkey and dressing, hot roasted corn and home made ice cream in a variety of fresh fruit flavors including peaches and strawberries.
Sunday, Sept. 8
Storytelling, music and demonstrations will continue on Sunday with crafts and foods booths opening around 9 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m.
Suggested donations are $3 per person per day, $6 for the weekend or bracelets may be purchased prior to the Friday night kick-off for $5 that will admit you for each day of the three-day festival.
Sunday, Sept. 8
Storytelling, music and demonstrations will continue on Sunday with crafts and foods booths opening around 9 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m.
Suggested donations are $3 per person per day, $6 for the weekend or bracelets may be purchased prior to the Friday night kick-off for $5 that will admit you for each day of the three-day festival.
It’s gotta be the best ticket in town.
- See more at: http://www.tnvacation.com/triptales/the-mountaineer-folk-festival-hits-falls-creek-falls/#sthash.7l5u5IAZ.dpuf
Storytelling, music and demonstrations will continue on Sunday with crafts and foods booths opening around 9 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m.
Suggested donations are $3 per person per day, $6 for the weekend or bracelets may be purchased prior to the Friday night kick-off for $5 that will admit you for each day of the three-day festival.
It’s gotta be the best ticket in town.
- See more at: http://www.tnvacation.com/triptales/the-mountaineer-folk-festival-hits-falls-creek-falls/#sthash.7l5u5IAZ.dpuf
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