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Pickin’ in the Park raises $5,000 for Fiddle Park The first-ever Pickin' in the Park event, organized, sponsored and managed by Greg and Heather Holmes of Holmes Appliances and Music in Shelburne, has proven to be a $5,000 fundraiser for future enhancements to Fiddle Park, and also a boon to Shelburne Kinettes. Heather said Wednesday that this is planned as an annual event, and they are committed to the second annual one in 2014. She said the event had been in their thoughts for the past several years. But one never knows how an inaugural event is going to turn out. “We had a very good crowd. We were pleased.” She said there were more than 175 campers in about 85 camper trailers and motor homes. “We had some rain but it didn't dampen the spirit” of the campers. The campers began arriving at 10 a.m. Thursday and, although the musical aspects of the event hadn't been scheduled until Friday, some of them took to the stage as early as Thursday evening. Throughout the weekend, an estimated 40 to 45 different groups entertained. Almost all of those were drawn from among the campers themselves but there were a few that showed up from the community as well. There was even an impromptu appearance of an Elvis, who performed a couple of the popular Presley numbers. Everything kept moving right through until after Sunday morning's gospel music time, which included Greg's gospel group that's widely known for its performances. Heather had a lot of praise for the Kinette's at their food booth during the Pickin' event. She chided the reporter for not have stopped at the booth to sample some of the “fabulous” offerings. At Kinettes by phone Wednesday, Carol Egan the group's booth opened at 4 p.m. Friday, functioned from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and was open again at 1 p.m. Sunday. Carol laughed when told the reporter had thought there would just be hot dogs or something at the booth, and outlined a menu that included not only traditional hot dogs and hamburgers along with Italian sausages and other things including something called “beet fried pickles.” Carol said the 7-member club worked in shifts, which sounded like a major undertaking for just a few ladies, but she said they were thankful for a number of volunteers, including both students and adults, who helped throughout the weekend. “The people were very supportive,” she said, and the campers were apparently thankful to be able to eat without leaving the park. “We're hoping it happens again (next year).” Kinette's will be there during Fiddleville next week. And you're likely to be entertained on Shelburne's Main Street during the afternoons prior to the annual Fiddle Contest next week, thanks again to Greg Holmes who for many years has set up a sidewalk stage in front of the Holmes store. There's no telling who might show up on the stage. Greg might be there from time to time himself, but otherwise any fiddler or related musician is welcome to use the platform. The stage has proven over the years to be a tradition that helps promote Shelburne as a Fiddle Capital. No one can drive through the town on Highway 10 or 89 without noticing or hearing the stage along with all the other Fiddle signs and displays. By Wes Keller    
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