LETTERS: Blue Grass Festival a success
To the Editor:
Thank you Marion County and especially Steve Hudson for the wonderful Blue Grass Festival that was held June 21 at Marion County Lake. The amphitheater surrounding gave the perfect view of the sunset reflecting its beautiful colors on the lake while boats docked close by, children swam, and families set their chairs or spread their blankets on the grassy hillside.
For two hours, the blue grass band performed a variety of songs from sad to silly. They were great performers and musicians that would "hold their own" against any western band from Wichita.
As darkness covered the area, tiki lights were lighted on the hillside and the stage was illuminated with colored lights. From the first "knee slapping" songs to the last, the 450-plus people clapped to the songs and enjoyed the evening. All of this was FREE with donation boxes for those who chose to help with expenses.
One band member said he had never been to the Marion County Lake. He was impressed with the beauty of the lake and said he would return soon.
This was a great venue for people from surrounding counties as well as Marion County to enjoy our beautiful lake and hopefully come back to camp, fish, boat, swim, or just appreciate the peaceful beauty.
We look forward to the next music festival at Marion County Lake and hope that the newspapers in Marion County will deem it important enough to attend and report on this event.
Dick and Margie Schwartz
Marion County residents
