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Heat doesn’t stop crowd
Published Saturday, April 25, 2009
With temperatures almost reaching 90 degrees Saturday, lemonade stands were likely the most popular sell at this year’s TroyFest.
But even the heat didn’t keep the crowds away from the event’s seventh year in downtown Troy.
“We’re extremely pleased. We have been blessed with beautiful weather and great crowds,” said TroyFest Committee Chair Stephanie Baker. “The heat takes a great toll, but we have vendors with lemonade, ice cream, shaved ice and smoothies.”
With some 60 artists, the first-ever film festival and live music all through the day, residents had plenty more to entertain them than lemonade. Jeff Helms, of Troy, said he has been attending TroyFest for years, but this year had even more to offer.
“It seems like there’s a little more this year,” Helms said.
Others like Jeff Underwood, of Foley, came from out of town to take a part in the weekend’s events.
“My daughter is helping with this so we decided to come,” Underwood said. “It’s great.” Artists this year gave festival goers a variety of things to see, from metal sculptures, to paintings, to pottery and even “tree art.”
Sharalee Sherman, an artist who makes furniture out of tree roots, came with her husband for the first time to TroyFest this year. Sherman, who attends a different art show with her husband each weekend, said TroyFest had a wonderful atmosphere.
“I think it is absolutely delightful,” Sherman said. “There’s been a good cross section of people.”
Another first-time artist to Troy Bonnie Heinecke, who displayed steel-metal silhouettes, came all the way from Paris, Mo. to attend the festival. “I think it’s a really nice atmosphere,” Heinecke said.
Others, though, have been coming to the event since the days of Jean Lake.
“I did the show for the first time in 1984,” said Matt Brabham, of Jay, Fla. “It’s sort of a family tradition for us.”
TroyFest will continue through Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m.
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Posted by troyalum (anonymous) on April 26, 2009 at 3 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I enjoyed the festival but was disappointed in the placement of the children's art. With the film festival going on, it was hard to see and appreciate the hard work of the students. Also, some of the movies contained offensive language and was not suitable for all ages. In the future, maybe give a little warning for parents of younger children.
Posted by turtle (anonymous) on April 27, 2009 at 10:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)
troyalum, I don't know if they had the flyers available at the festival (I attended on Sunday) but there was an insert in Friday's Messenger that had info on each film, inlcuding a rating system and I remember seeing that two had R ratings. I agree there should have been something for those in attendance at the time, or an announcement prior to the movie if the inserts were not available.
My biggest issue is the entertainment needs to be ON TIME. If a group is alloted a 30 minute time frame, plan your performances for that 30 minute time frame whether it means cutting something out, or cutting something short. Whoever is in charge of entertainment needs to stay on the situation to keep it on time.
Overall I enjoyed the festival, disappointed there seemed to be a great deal less exhibitors than last year. It was a nice way to spend an afternoon.
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