10th Annual MusicFest 'n Sugar Grove 2007

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See links to article references at the end of the article.

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The Kruger Brothers have become quite special to the MusicFest audience over the years. They have been the hosts of the event in the years that Doc could not attend and their appreciation of American Bluegrass and folk music (learned in their native Switzerland !) combined with their exceptional talent makes them an important part of the MusicFest 'n Sugar Grove family. Singer Maynard Holbrook joins them for a festival favorite, "Working on a Building".

Naomi and the Home Folks entertained the growing crowd on Friday and Saturday.

Throughout the day on Saturday there were performances on the main stage and in Southern Exposure's Solar Stage sponsored by High Country Press, a new part on MusicFest 'n Sugar Grove.

The fine weather and return of Doc Watson provided a great turnout for the food vendors this year.

Barbeque prepared on site, coffee brewed with beans roasted on site, kettle corn, pizza, homemade potato chips, ice cream and more kept the crowd satisfied for the 2 day event.

"The Old Cove Creek High School, home of the Doc and Merle Watson Folk Art Museum, is a great place to enjoy live music. Nestled in Sugar Grove, NC, the historic WPA-built school and surrounding grounds come alive with fantastic picking in a laid back outdoor setting where everyone can see the stage and hear the music while they mingle with the musicians." ~ www.docwatsonmusicfest.org (see link below)

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Links to references in this article and to sites related to the Watauga lake Boat Parade:

• Historic Cove Creek School
• The Kruger Brothers
• Steep Canyon Rangers
• Doc and Merle Watson Folk Art Museum
• Doc Watson biography
• Andy Owens and 1-800 Bluegrass
• Amantha Mill
• Shannon Whitworth
• Maura Shawn Scanlin and the Forget~Me~Nots
• Bald Guy Brew