US Fest - featuring the Uffda Mountain Boys (beer served)

On the south end of 56572 the first sign says Firewood for sale. Near Citgo a parked car wih a cardboard sign Need Tickets; Buy and Sell. The lower parking lot at Chauncey Martin Field has morphed into a used car lot. We Festers rolled through 56572 yesterday headed north. 56572 girls, out for a stroll, were heckled by passing cars and painted school bus campers. Sold out, 30,000 people are camped out at We Fest waiting for the music to start.

"Over the past twenty-three years the WE Fest has earned a reputation as one of country music's most outstanding events. The Soo Pass Ranch, home of the WE Fest, is one of best concert and camping facilities in the nation, with a huge stage, two Jumbotron screens, and a video wall. In addition to a natural amphitheater with capacity of 50,000 people including nearly 13,000 reserved seats, the Soo Pass Ranch also features ten separate campgrounds, on the shores of Lake Sallie and in the meadows and woods surrounding the concert bowl. Situated in the heart of Minnesota's beautiful Lakes Region, on a pristine 1940's dude ranch, we are proud to feature country music - country style - in the great outdoors surrounded by good food, friends and family!"

Undaunted as ever by WeFest's Saturday evening lineup of Kenney Chesney, Keith Urban, Trisha Yearwood and Trent Tomlinson, Deacon Joe and DJ Nancy have decided to host their own US Fest Saturday night in The Loft at Lida Greens:

The Loft Coffee House At Lida Greens Golf Course
MIDSUMMER JAM
Local Musicians are invited to participate in this Jam / Open Mike event celebrating the return of cooler weather in the air conditioned Loft At Lida Greens. The Jam will be MC’d by members of the Uffda Mountain Boys and you will hear some of their bluegrass creations in the rotation. The Public is invited to enjoy an evening of music and the talent of our local musicians in the rustic setting at the Loft Coffee House. There is no cover charge and refreshments will be available for purchase.
Saturday August 5th, 5 - 9pm, 22950 MN Hwy 108. 4 Miles East of Pelican Rapids, 218-863-1531. Pizza, Brats, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Cookies, Pop, Beer, Coffee and Tea.

Did I just write that beer will be on sale? In Lida Township? Join us to witness history in the making. Will parking be a problem? You got a Jumbotron Joe?