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The Alzen Family (www.alzenfamily.com) on the main stage |
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Caleb Franz (www.TheFranzFamily.com) and Forrest Yoder (www.TheYoderFamily.org) share inside secrets of great guitar playing. Lots of instrument workshops are offered during the weekend, so be sure to bring yours! |
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Guitar workshop is always a big hit! |
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The Snack Shack is only one option when it comes to food. Who can beat such friendly service? |
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Enjoying some good bluegrass music from the Main Stage |
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2007 Festival featured many great groups, such as the Wissmann Family www.wissmannfamily.com. |
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Todd Watkins (www.watkinsfamilymusic.com) and Emmet Franz (www.thefranzfamily.com) conducting an awesome dobro workshop. |
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Mitchell Joe Bontrager throws out a lick on the banjo during the 2007 festival! www.BontragerFamilySingers.com |
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Sunday morning hymn sing is a Itasca Family Bluegrass tradition |
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Coloring contest for the kids! |
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Get in there and play your heart out! |
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Play area for kids - swings, sand-box, etc. |
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Visit the General Store and buy yourself a treat! |
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Albert Berge Sisters sing on the Showcase Stage |
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Fiddle workshop - Chelsy Bontrager & Hannah Kalisch |
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Preparing the corn boil - many hands make light work |
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Kettle Korn is always a popular treat |
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Ice cream, ice cream, we all scream for ice cream! |
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Yum, anyone for fresh corn on the cob? |
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Festival t-shirts for sale! |
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Bontrager children bring a smile to everyones face! |
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The Berge Family singing on Sunday morning |
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Berge Family cracks up on stage |
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