Over two thousand rigs gathered in Waldran, Arkansas, for the Turkey Track Bluegrass Festival. TS had six of those rigs; they were the Skinners, James H. Smiths, Cooks, B. Odoms, Brians, and friends of the Skinners, the Jenkins from Blooming Grove.

The Skinner's and Brian's arrived early to “stake-out” our territory for the others to have a place to park close together and to place everyone’s chairs at the festival grounds. The park has 30 amps, no sewage but a dump and a honey wagon, and electric and water poles about 50 feet apart. We had no problems with any of our services. They also have trolleys taking you to the outside arena for the performances.

The singing started on Wednesday night and two-a-day shows were run through Saturday night. I don’t think we missed a one. Nor did we miss any potluck meals. Since they don’t have many places to eat out, we managed to survive on home cooking! Naturally we did find a good Mexican place to eat.

You would think with over two thousand rigs, it would be very difficulty getting out. We have had no problem getting into the park our out, so don’t let the numbers scare you off next year. We are hoping to do this again.

Linda Brian