A Celebration of American Roots

On June 4, nearly 1,500 people gathered at Kearsley Park for the Ryan Bellows Bluegrass Bazaar for Bluegrass music, dancing, children’s activities, vendors, games and more. This year’s event included 9 bands, and the first Bluegrass Fun Run. The community focused, free festival was established in 2014 by Ryan Bellows, who passed away that year. Visit bluegrassbazaar.org.

 

 

Photography by Eric Dutro

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