SummerFest and Mercer County event pull boosted economy and unity
Draper notes every dollar from such events yields seven in multiplier effects as locals spend on food crafts and souvenirs while outsiders buy supplies. SummerFest and Mountain Festival boost regional recognition and tourism, uniting residents and aiding nonprofit fund raising via sponsorships.
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Draper
Mercer County
Princeton
Dewey Russell
Princeton-Mercer County
Lanton
Hillsville
James H Drew Carnival Event Schedule Highlights
Schedule for the James H Drew Carnival lists events from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. including a car show registration 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a a variety of activities such as D A R E program afternoon, Sasha strolling troubadours from Ecuador afternoon, kid’s place free activities afternoon, pony rides afternoon, remote control car races afternoon, artists display and sale afternoon, bingo afternoon, bicycle safety rodeo 1-3 p.m. and mountain biking demonstration, children's bicycle race 3:30 p.m., horseshoe tournament free blood sugar and pressures 1-5 p.m. lumberjack competition 1-3 p.m. and Backwoods Bluegrass Boys concert 3-5 p.m.
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Sasha
Ecuador
SummerFest Chili Cookoff and Park Improvements Highlight Weekend
The city park hosts a crowded Chili Cookoff with nine teams. Star 95 wins Best Overall and a $100 prize while Sigma Tau Gamma takes Individual honors with a vacation and $150. Prizes also go to First Community Bank in multiple categories. Officials emphasize park drainage work to expand SummerFest space next year, and a busy day includes a car show, remote car race, lumberjack contest, bluegrass concert, and free festival access.
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Recreation Department
Lanton
Campbell
Park Board
Santon
Star 95
Princeton
Sigma Tau Gamma
Concord College
Anita Hill
Scott Rotenberry
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Princeton Times
First Community Bank
Kroger
Janice Hicks
People’s Choice
Sigma Tau
Lewis & Clark
Hardees
Boardwalk
Lisa Fenton
Carolyn Akers
Princeton Fire Department
Bluestone Valley
Matoaka
Green Valley
Glenwood
Athens
Bluewell
Chamber
Elizabeth Osborne
Bluefield Transit System
Bridge
Princeton Recreation Department
Local Dog Show Highlights Best Tricks and Looks Like Owner
Ed Gilger hosted a dog show featuring Amber Koppler and Penny winning Looks Most Like Owner. Lisa Bailey and Kaylah earned Best Costume with Kaylah’s soccer themed outfit. Eight year old Josh Gravely and Copper won Smallest Puppy while Chelsea and Steve Misak led Best Trick with a coordinated routine. Additional winners included Penny, Zuma, and Raven in various categories with many adult owners and dogs profiled.
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Ed Gilger
Amber Koppler
Penny
Lisa Bailey
Kaylah
Bailey
Pooch
Josh Gravely
Princeton
Copper
Rocky
Chelsea
Steve Misak
Misak
Reese
David Choate
Donna Akers
Zuma
Gilger
Bonnie Wills
Wills
Kayla Ingram
Sugar
Mathew Ingram
Sasha
Lee Ann Martin
Thunder Butt
Cathryn Cunningham
Stomper
Robert Michael
Nikki Rae
Shilene
Willis Dye
Buejua
Fannie Mae
Ashleigh Price
Tootie
Heather Swecker
Rockie
Heather Snecker
Coddy
Raven
Amber
Koppler
Crofts Kids
Little Bear
Marie Dunn
Cookie
Kathleen Weldon
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Carla Bailey
Annie Zhang
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Brandon Keen
Alex Saunders
Nicholas Bailey
Eric DiNovo
James H. Drew
P.m
Backwoods Bluegrass Boys
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