Howdy, all you folks with young’uns are invited to the return of the Childrens’ Soiree this Saturday ( Sept 15th ) from Noon until. Swimming, hiking, paddle boating, fishing & a Talent Show. We’ll have hot dogs & polish sausages but everyone is invited to bring a dish. Bring your kids & their friends too. The more the merrier. Campers are welcome. Questions? call

Things are really taking shape for the 4th Annual MARS Fest (Music, Art, Re-Creation,Sustainability). Musicianers & Artists will abound. Random Order - Legendary Banjo Master Lee Sexton, Glen Simpson, Craig Street Ramblers, Carmie baxter, Wayne Graham, Neal Spears w/Luna & the Mountain Jets, Rock Bottom, Travelin Snakes, Gene Ballou, Giant Rooster Sideshow, Technicolor Nightmare, Little People Big Noise, Parker Hobson, Foddershock, Open Mike & the ever popular Minnie More & her Brother Much. Art, info, hiking, swimming, boating, communing with nature, Food and more. Join us. $25 for Friday or Saturday, $35 for both. Free Camping. BYOB - NO Glass Bottles - NO Dogs. Peace, Love & Kindness Everywhere

4th Annual M.A.R.S. Fest - Friday August 31st (Blue Moon) & Saturday Sept 1st

Yes Indeedy, Mighty Fine Porky Pines, The 4th Annual MARS Fest (Music-Art-ReCreation & Sustainability) will take place at Wiley’s Last Resort on Pine Mountain in Letcher County KY on Friday Aug 31st & Sat Sept 1st, 2012. Great Art, Music, Food, Camping, Swimming, Hiking , Info, Minnie & Mutch More right here at the Epi Center - Pine Mountain. Homemade T-Shirts, Peace, Love & Raisin Bran. Save money on Gas, support our mountain musicians & artists & have a good time to boot. It’s growing. Be a part of a special event & place.$25 for Friday, $35 for the Weekend. E-mail jwebb@appalshop.org or call 606-633-7006. Stay Tuned

This year’s MARS Fest (Music-Art-ReCreation-Sustainability) promises to be a dandy. Music starts Friday evening and goes from early afternoon on Saturday till whenever. Many artists, food, nature, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, great weather. Please join us. For info check out www.marsfest.wordpress.com for pertinent info, guidelines, line-up. Free camping & only $25. Help us grow this homegrown, homemade festival. It ain’t Bonnaroo & never will be. Check out Wednesday’s Mountain Eagle & e-mail me at jwebb@appalshop.org for info or call 606-634-3306