PARK NEWS
Mr. B's Park News June 24, 2008
Well summer is officially kicked off Saturday, June 21, and Mr. B's Park spent the first day with their "Summer Shindig" Festival. Headlining for the show was the hardest workin' man in country music, Aaron Tippin. As well as five other opening bands. The park was decorated with several flags of Ol' Glory around the park and stage.
The unmistakable highlight of the show was when Aaron Tippin assembled a bike on stage while performing “Working Man’s PH.D” , and donated it to a Marine in full dress blues for Toys for Tots. Needless to say the entire audience was on their feet applauding not only the donation of a bike, but the love felt for their country and armed services.
After the show Aaron Tippin took pictures with fans and signed autographs until all that were in line went home smiling. He spent particular time with his young fans, and those who serve are military that were in attendance. Two service men folded and presented Aaron with an American Flag, which truly touched his heart as an American. He was overheard wishing them well in their calls to duty and informing them of his future USO tour in the middle east.
Now Mr. B and the rest of the family have a little time to enjoy a family picnic over the fourth of July weekend. Maybe even get a little time to fish in the pond. But right after that it is back to work to get the park ready for our “Summer Blowout” Festival, August 21, 22, 23, 2008. A show you don’t want to miss. Make sure you check out our line up with Bobby Osborn, Dailey & Vincent, Steep Canyone Rangers, The Lewis Family and many more.
Mr. B’s Park hopes all of ya’ll have a fun and safe Fourth of July. When you see Ol’ Glory flying remember to think of our troops, what is means to be Free and God Bless America!
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Mr. B's Park News 24 March 2008
One month to the day until the first show here at Mr. B's Park. There is so much to do but well worth it to spend the time with ya'll. Dad is already talking about cutting the grass, flowers are starting to bloom and the leaves on the trees are just about to pop open.
We have 4 Festivals planned for this year. We have 2 full on Bluegrass Festivals (April and August), a Country Festival in June with Aaron Tippin' as our headliner, and NEW this year Mr. B's is having a Autumn and Artisians Festival September 27 & 28, 2008. There will be lots of family fun with crafts, pumpkins, apples, jams & jellies, music and more. We are currently seeking artisians, vendors, crafters and characters for this event. Please contact us here at the park for more information.
Don't forget the Halloween Haunted Trails that we do with "Friends of the Ladysmith Library. That is a unique event here at the park. Family orriendted with a Bon-fire, hot cider, hot coco, Wagon rides of course the "Haunted Trail" and safe and secure Tail-Gate-Trick-or-Treating on Halloween night for your little ghouls and goblins.
We look forward to spending some time with ya'll soon. (K-A...3-24-08)
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Monday February 25, 2008 starts with a long TO-DO List. Frankie and Karen-Ann walked the grounds yesterday, checking flower beds, pavilions, and the out buildings to start getting ready for company. They noticed that spring is starting to bloom in the flower beds (see picture and insert to the right), and have quite a few ideas for new flowers around the updated entrance and Gate House.
This year you will be greeted by Mrs. B in her updated space at the Gate house. "It's really cute with the cottage window and new flower beds" The design plan of Karen-Ann is a few window boxes with a dramatic look. But the truth be told, the flower gardens that are aren't right in the front yard of the house, are 90 % Frankie's doings. So when you get here let us know what you think of the changes. (Mrs. B, Frankie, Karen-Ann)
If you haven't heard Mr. B has just Re-released his "Live At Mr. B's" on CD. The Album was originally recorded in 1988 at the Restaurant, with Larry Stephenson, Mark Newton, John Starling, Lou Reed, and many more. If you are interested in purchaseing a copy you can do so at our MUSIC SHOP. Just click on the page link in the main page list above. Of course they will be on sale here at the park during all of our events...Mr. B's (1-22-2008)
This picture of a hay field was taken just prior to June Show. The first hay cutting of the year.
