Sunday, August 31

The concert began with an extremely emotional, mostly gospel program by White Mountain Bluegrass as it was the last performance by the parents.

The New England Bluegrass Band

Lydia (our granddaughter) and Diane (our daughter) made us the neatest lunch! We each had our own jar of salad and dessert.

I felt so “cool” eating lunch from a jar.

You are always guaranteed a fun-filled concert when The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band With Leroy Troy is on stage.

Balsam Range

Twisted Pine was the winner of Thomas Point Beach Showcase Band Contest on Thursday.

Thomas Point Beach Children of Bluegrass with Williamson Branch

The weather forecast predicted rain by 5:00 PM ~ and it was accurate!

We quickly decided to go back to the tent while there was still room.

We were surprised at how many people stayed in the open with umbrellas.

Anyone who knows anything about bluegrass is familiar with Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys.

He is 87 years old, and this summer was supposed to be his farewell tour – but he changed his mind. He is going to keep going. 🙂

I walked toward the front to get a picture of the group when this band member played this ram’s horn shofar.

It was amazing. I stood there almost expecting the Lord to return.

This is what the tent looked like as I approached our seats.

The final performance for this year’s festival was Dailey & Vincent. There is a reason that they are last. They are the best and have won many awards.

I liked the way the stage was framed by the people and tent in front of me.

Shortly after I took this picture (about halfway through their concert) a thunder storm approached and a flash of lightening lit up the audience, and within seconds Pati (owner of the campground) wisely stopped the concert.

We picked up our chairs and headed home – satisfied that we had a fabulous weekend.

Some of our grandchildren stayed and enjoyed music under the tent, and I think there was some singing in the Snack Bar.