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The Thirty-ninth Calhoun County Wood Festival kicked off yesterday with a
large crowd gathering to hear seven gospel groups that performed in front of
the courthouse.
"The McBrides" sing out
Ed Eisley and friends perform
Groups included Redeemed, First Baptist Church Quartet, Called Out, The
McBrides, Amber Ganoe and Melissa Law and Forgiven.
The festival carnival was open along with the customary booths selling
merchandise and food.
Large crowd gathers for gospel music
Friday, chain saw sculpturing will be demonstrated by David Ferguson and
the Main Street Stage will feature the Dutchman Barn Burners dancers,
Country Mountaineers, The Grind rock and roll band, and karaoke with Toby
Wagoner. The Miss Calhoun Pageant is scheduled at the CM/HS auditorium at
6 p.m.
Saturday's grand parade will kick-off at 1 p.m. with fiddler Jake Krack, the
Parade Marshall. Other features include a quilt show at the Senior Center
and the Calhoun County Auto Show at the old CCHS parking lot.
Parade Marshal Jake Krack warms up
Just clownin' around
Heartwood in the Hills will deliver a special street performance in front of
the courthouse at 2:30 p.m.
Performers for Saturday night include Gary Bonnett, Patchwork Cloggers,
Jake Krack and Placid Vive.
Thunderhead lurks over festival, no rain for once
Carnival goers seek thrills
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