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Posted: Sunday, July 8, 2012 5:45 am
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Uncle Dave Macon Days, the nationally recognized music and dance festival will be honoring two performers known for their love and mastery of the five-string instrument during this year's event.
Along with the competitions, Grand Ole Opry star, Mike Snider will be presented the 2012 Heritage Award at 7 p.m. Saturday. On the opening night of the three-day festival, Bluegrass music legend, J. D. Crowe will be the recipient of the 2012 Trailblazer Award at 7 p.m., Friday.
The festival will take place at historic Cannonsburgh Village, 312 N. Front St. Gates open Friday at 1 p.m.
The three-day event features highly charged contests with more than $10,000 in prizes.
Enjoy arts and crafts, Saturday's "Motorless" parade, shade-tree jamming, concessions, gospel singing in the chapel, living history demonstrations, a historic photo exhibit and more.
Admission charged on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is free and features a gospel and shape-note singing and a Community Service Fair. |
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