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Appalachian Artist Festival finalizes plans for Aug. 2
T-shirt design contest deadline extended to June 1 BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Appalachian Artist Festival organizing committee met Tuesday to solidify plans for the upcoming festival scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2 in Inez. During the meeting, the committee finalized and approved its bylaws, confirming that membership is open to all Martin
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Heritage Day set for Oct. 19: Event pays homage to old ways of Appalachia
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County residents come together each year to celebrate roots, culture and community at Martin County Heritage Day. The event pays homage to the old ways of life, honoring the grit and traditions of ancestors who called these Appalachian hills home. Set for Oct. 19, Heritage Day will
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Inez City Commission supports Christmas in the Mountains with $4,500
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez City Commission, in a special city meeting Sept. 12, pledged $4,500 to the upcoming Christmas in the Mountains festival. They will also provide a street worker to assist with the decorations. Several Christmas in the Mountains committee members attended the meeting to outline their remaining budgetary
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Harvest Fest 2023: All you need to know
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A record-breaking number of non-food vendors will showcase their offerings at this year’s Harvest Fest. Melissa Phelps, Kiwanis Club president, revealed during the Thursday meeting at Shufflin Café that 40 non-food vendors are participating. “This is the most we’ve ever had,” Phelps remarked. The Kiwanians dedicated their meeting
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Kermit Fall Festival set for Oct. 7
KERMIT, W.Va. — Kermit Fall Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 7, beginning at noon. The parade is set for 11:30 a.m. Kermit Commissioner Tammy Preece Hodge said vendors could set up starting Friday evening, Oct. 6, but the Town of Kermit is not responsible for damage or theft. Vendor spots are not reserved and
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Appalachian Artist Festival lineup and schedule announced
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ, Ky. – Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, the City of Inez will host the Appalachian Artist Festival on Friday, promising an event filled with art, music, food and community fun from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. around the Historic Martin County Courthouse. Admission to the festival
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Imagine: Hefner Hare goes to Playthink
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HARRODSBURG — Hefner Hare, a Lovely-based artist known for her vivid paintings encapsulating music and pop culture, created an inspired tribute to John Lennon at this year’s Playthink Festival, embodying the event’s emphasis on art, sustainability, music, performance and life itself. Hare shared her experience at the four-day festival at
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Christmas in the Mountains decorating starts Sunday
Webb provides sneak peek at this year’s attractions BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — It’s that time of year when Christmas in the Mountains begins transforming Inez into a beautiful winter wonderland that will rival a Hallmark Christmas movie scene. “Community Decorating Day” is Sunday 2:30-4:30 p.m. Christmas in the Mountains committee member Linda
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Kermit Fall Festival lifts spirits
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Kermit Fall Festival brought a big crowd Saturday to Kermit Park and lifted the town’s spirits. Kermit Councilwoman Anna Mae Sartin said she believes it was one of the best festivals the town has had. “It was amazing to be there,” Sartin said. Councilwoman Tammy Preece Hodge,
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Harvest Fest announces updated events schedule
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The 25th Annual Martin County Harvest Festival Sept. 16 and 17 in downtown Inez announced an updated schedule last week. “The Great Pumpkin Harvest” offers hayrides, free inflatables, a rock wall, inflatable ax throwing, a train and more beginning at 11 a.m. each day. You won’t go hungry as there will
