Earl T.’s Blues Band plays at state park

Earl T.’s Blues Band, noted for it “Muddy Waters” Chicago-style of wailing’ blues, will be one of the featured performers Sept. 7 at Fall Creek Falls State Park. This band will be entertaining at Sunday’s Mountineer Festival from the Main Stage.

Also appearing will be the tight, high lonesome harmonies of Avery Trace, kicking off the Anderson Stage music at 1 p.m. Other groups performing will include Hee-Haw performer Leroy Troy Boswell, Hickory Wind, the Dotson Family, Jim Ricketts, Mt. Crest Choir, and more.

Numerous pioneer-style demonstrations will include sorghum making, sheep herding with a dog, blacksmithing and horse-shoeing. There will even be a Civil War encampment with periodic cannon fire. An array of craft booths will feature unique handmade crafts, and there will be plenty of good cooking available throughout the festival area, provided by non-profit groups.

Fall Creek Falls State Park’s numerous water falls, breathtaking vistas and dense forests have made it one of the South’s most popular state parks. It is easily accessed by Hwy. 111. For more information please call 423-881-5708.