Monday, September 14, 2009

The Walnut Festival, The Stokes Stomp and what is next

This past weekend offered a great time to be outside and view what is best about out local communities in Stokes County. It started with the Walnut Festival on Friday, which I was not able to attend but from several sources was able to learn that it was well received. The comments went from a great time to the best ever. I am very happy for the folks in Walnut Cove.

The Stomp was a great event. In two days, I was able to meet a great many people, eat some really good food, listen to and watch some really fine entertainment and see a lot of people enjoying themselves in a family atmosphere. My hat is off to the organizers and volunteers who pulled this off.

This however, is not the end of activities in Stokes County for the fall, it is really just the beginning. The Stokes County Fair starts today and runs through the 19th. I hope to get there on Thursday to see the exhibits and visit the food vendors. There is something magical about the sites and sounds of a local fair.

There is Music For Mutts on the 19th in King to benefit the Stokes County Humane Society. If just one animal is saved from their efforts, it is worth the cost. I assure you that they save way more than this. If you love your pet, help these folks out.

The first weekend in October brings KingFest too the area. Once again you have a chance for wonderful live entertainment, great food and fun. The Chamber of Commerce host this event and this year appears to have a wonderful lineup of talent.

We also have a Bluegrass festival at Jomeokee and Pickin at Priddy's kicking off in early October. So don't moan about having nothing to do. Get up, get outside and enjoy the wonderful world that is Stokes County.

1 comment:

  1. Hey just wanted to clarify that the Music for Mutts does not benefit Stokes County Humane Society it is put together by Animal Rescue of Stokes County.. a very worthy organization but the groups are seperate with a seperate focus. The Humane Society is hosting a rabies/microchip clinic that day at the Pinnacle Fire Department from 9-12.. shots are 8 mircochips are 15 with registration included. THANKS this is a neat site!

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