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2002 Berea Craft Fair October 10 - 14, 2002 Renfro Valley, Kentucky Attention Country Music Fans... this just announced from Renfro Valley - Ricky Van Shelton will be in Renfro Valley the Saturday night of our rally - and we have reserved seating! Should be a great show! |
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Dreams can be elusive things. But sometimes perseverance, determination, and hard work can make even the most elusive-appearing dream come true. John Lair had such a dream. Lair’s dream was to own the beautiful valley stretched out before him and to preserve there values of uncompromising honesty and sturdy independence and the spirit of neighborliness exhibited by the pioneers who had settled not only Renfro Valley, but the rest of America. But it was Chicago that would ironically open the door to his dream. And music would provide the vehicle that would eventually lead John Lair to own Renfro Valley. On Saturday night, November 4, 1939, Lair stepped to the microphone in his new barn and welcomed listeners to the Renfro Valley Barn Dance. For over sixty years now, the Renfro Valley Barn Dance has been a Kentucky tradition, and John Lair’s dream has made Renfro Valley “Kentucky’s Country Music Capital”. We will rendezvous at the Renfro Valley RV Park and have all of the following amenities available to us for our 3 night stay...cable TV hookups, 30 amp electric service, water and sewer, convenient coin laundry, sparkling clean bath houses, shaded creek-side sites available, pull-thru sites available up to 46’, sanitary dumping station, 24-hour security, LP gas available, shuffleboard and horseshoes. Live country music, village shopping and historic cabins are all within walking distance of our campsites! The following are the Friday Nights shows that will be included during this weekend event... What’s a “Barn Dance” show? If you enjoy traditional country, bluegrass, gospel, mountain music and wholesome family comedy, Renfro Valley’s “Barn Dance” show is where you want to be. You will experience 90 minutes of live entertainment by some of the best entertainers, anywhere! What’s a “Jamboree” show? It’s today’s country music, and that is exactly what you’ll hear at the Renfro Valley “Jamboree” show. The very talented Renfro Valley entertainers will bring you 90 minutes of contemporary country music and great country comedy. The days will be spent on your own attending local attraction including the Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Fall Fair (Berea Craft Fair). It will be held at the Indian Fort Theater in Berea, KY. Over 120 of the area’s finest craftsmen display & sell their wares at a picturesque outdoor setting. See why Berea is Ky’s Craft capital. Live music, dance, demonstrations, & children’s educational events daily.. Sunday morning will include the world renouned Sunday Morning Gatherin’ radio program - which is still aired on hundreds of radio stations around the US. We will have breakfast at the boarding house to say our final farewells! Information on Ricky Van Shelton...He started dating Bettye Witt in 1979; and in December 26, 1984, the two of them moved to Nashville Tennessee, to try their luck in the music business. Bettye had accepted a position as Personnel Manager with a new company; and Ricky spent his days cleaning house, writing songs and preparing his voice to be ready for his “big break”. At night, Ricky visited local night clubs, making contacts in the industry and handing out homemade demos to whomever would listen. Today, when he’s not touring, Ricky spends time flying his airplane, working on his 150-acre farm, gardening, repairing his collection of classic cars and antiquing. Information on Berea, Kentucky... “The Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky.” Berea is a graceful blend of southern hospitality and Appalachian tradition. Relax and enjoy your visit to Berea. Talk with one of our 40 craftspersons or gallery owners in the friendly atmosphere of their studios. Listen as they share with you information about their craft, studio, or shop. Learn what is required to produce a beautiful “Birds Eye Maple” rocking chair or an original piece of jewelry. Listen to the music of the dulcimer, or the sound of the weaver’s shuttle as you visit our artisan’s shops. Berea features over 16 antique shops and 3 antique malls full of “yesterday’s treasures”, ready for you to decorate your home or office. Berea offers everyone a variety of places to dine from traditional Appalachian cuisine to soup and sandwich or an old-fashion milkshake. Berea has something for everyone! This is going to be a great weekend of fun & entertainment! Sign up today! Package Cost Includes: • 4 nights camping with full hookups • Welcome registration & orientation • Welcome dinner on Thursday night • Classic Country Show on Thursday night • Friday Night Barn Show • Friday Night Jamboree • Saturday Night Headliner - Ricky Van Shelton • Sunday Morning Gatherin’ Radio Show • Breakfast at the Boarding House • Souvenir Packet • Experience Tour Leaders Package Price: 2 people in 1 unit: $585.00 1 person in 1 unit: $375.00 Each guest age 13 & up: $215.00 Each guest age 4-12: $185.00 Children age 0-3 are free. Package Requirements: Rendezvous Point: Renfro Valley RV Park in Renfro Valley, Kentucky Rally Deposit: $100.00 per person Rally Deadline: August 10, 2002 Rally Limit: 80 people Agenda is subject to change without prior notification. 
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