MAB, thanks for the detail on the Smokey Mountain festival!! It sounds like a really great festival. And, since it is so close to you, it may start running a close race with FBISF. If I weren't coming up there in July, I would definitely try to make Smokey Mountain. AND, you are right. I AM looking for festivals where I can show off. Now that I know Smokey Mountain has an open mic, it sounds like another place for me to try to get involved.
By the way, I may not be getting your tea or sodas, or ushering your Flora-Bama crowd at FBISF this year. I'm leaning towards not volunteering so I can spend more time just enjoying the festival and not have to worry about being there at specific times.
phil g.
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