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The Evolution of Kettle Creek Music Festival: A Labor of Love

Written by: on Thursday, July 25th, 2024

🎵 From Humble Beginnings to Community Cornerstone 🎵

Since its inception in 2000, the Kettle Creek Music Festival has been a testament to community spirit and perseverance. What began as a fundraiser for the Kettle Creek Ambulance Association has blossomed into a beloved annual event with a rich history and bright future.

🌱 Planting the Seeds

In our early years, like many startups, we faced our share of challenges. But with determination and support from our community, we weathered each storm. The festival grounds, blessed with a natural amphitheater, required minimal landscaping – our main task was encouraging grass growth over weeds.

🏗️ Building the Stage

Our first stage was a true community effort. Local volunteers helped construct it using the frames of two dismantled mobile homes. The initial roof, made of parachute material by a local sewing company, provided some unforgettable moments during heavy rains! In 2004, we upgraded to a more weather-resistant metal roof.

💃 Creating Space to Dance

By 2006, we realized the need for a dance floor. Our innovative solution? We invited local businesses to create artwork on 4×8 sheets, which we then assembled into a unique, community-crafted dance floor. This served us well until 2014 when we upgraded to the concrete floor we use today.

🌟 Growing and Evolving

In late 2012, we took a significant step by reorganizing as a non-profit. This transition allowed us to broaden our purpose and impact on the community.

Our small but dedicated Music Festival Committee continuously strives to enhance the festival experience. Each year, we brainstorm new ideas to ensure a memorable, fun-filled weekend for families.

🤝 Join Us!

We’re deeply grateful for the continued support of our attendees. Your presence and enthusiasm make all our efforts worthwhile. We’re always open to fresh ideas and helping hands. If you’d like to get involved or have suggestions, please reach out to us at kcmf@kcmusicfest.com.

Here’s to many more years of music, community, and unforgettable memories at the Kettle Creek Music Festival!

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