MENA -- The second annual Crystal Music Festival is set for Saturday, from noon to 8 p.m, at the Board Camp Crystal Mine in Board Camp, Ark. near Mena.
Nashville country and Christian recording artist Buddy Jewell is the headline performer for the event. Tickets will be sold at the gate, and festival ticket prices are $10 each age 12 and up, and kids under 12 are free.
The line-up for entertainment will feature "The Otters... Women of the Circle" a multicultural drum group opening the festival at noon, followed by soloist Pastor Jerry Taylor of Ink, Gary Floyd of Camden, the red-dirt band "Polk 74", the classic rock band "Run Ragged", the Christian band "Harmony" at 6 p.m., culminating with the Buddy Jewell at 7 p.m.
Fallen and standing heroes will be honored at 5 p.m.
In addition to traditional vending booths, one booth will feature "Lost City Magic" father and son illusionists from the Cherokee Nation. They will perform close-up tricks for passer-bys right at their booth throughout the day.
The crystal mine will also be open at the dig entry, at $10 each age 12 and up, plus $10 per bucket rental fee. Diggers must use the mine's 20-quart buckets to collect the crystals, then transfer them to your own containers to take them home.
Parking will be facilitated by Ink VFD, and a donation to your parking attendant is appreciated.
For details visit http://www.crystalmusicfestival.com and find it on Facebook.
Garland Co. West on 07/24/2014