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Newfane Banjo Contest Draws Thousands for Holiday Event
Newfane organizer Bill Morse saw 2000 to 3000 people attend the July Fourth celebration at the Newfane flea market grounds. The contest featured 55 entrants across old time tenor and bluegrass divisions with prizes of 100, 75, and 50 dollars. Winners included Bob Flesher, Real Fournier, and Steve Arkin. judges were Bruce Stockwell, Danny Brooks, and Dick McBroom. The event ran from noon to about 10:30 pm with performances by the Green Mountain Boys and Rich Norcross as well as a 30 to 40 person volunteer staff.
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Newfane
Bill Morse
Vermont
Morse
Bob Flesher
Trumbull
Scott Robinson
Steve Arkin
Salem
Mass
Don Gale
Staten Island
N.Y
Nick Branch
Putney
Bruce Stockwell
Green Mountain Boys
Danny Brooks
Dick McBroom
Doug Brooks
Danny
Woodbury Woodchucks
Rich Norcross
Earl Scruggs
Craftsbury