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Barefoot Festival postponed
LOVELY — Kentucky State University, together with the Appalachian Renewal Project and the Stidham Old Time Music Association, Thursday announced the postponement of the second annual Barefoot Festival originally scheduled for Oct. 4 in Lovely. The organizers say expanded planning is underway with partners and sponsors to strengthen the festival’s long-term impact. Conceived as a…
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Festival brings community together on reclaimed strip mine
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Over the past weekend, the Barefoot Festival transformed a reclaimed strip mine off North Wolf Creek in Lovely into a lively celebration of music, horses and mountain culture. Organized by Renew Appalachia, the event drew attendees from across the region, many of whom camped on the mountaintop to…
