Comments on: Over 5,000 Attend First Blueberry Jamboree (With Photo Gallery)

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:35:18 +0000

A great day to be a blueberry! Lots to see, lots to eat, lots of heat, and lots of bluegrass. The 1st band to play was called High Cotton they’re the current Florida State bluegrass champions. If you didnt here them you missed out and if you did here them you know why they’re the state champs. All the music was great kinda made you want to stay around and see what was next. Hope its held next year.

By: Blueberry Larry

Blueberry Larry — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:05:08 +0000

What a great event! A hot day but a day that was enjoyed by many.I played with The Corner Band and you cook an egg on my Black guitar!But instead of eggs I went for the Hot dog and Real Lemonade.Many vendors,and yes reasonable prices.Much to do inside even cool off,while watching Cloggers,looking at Museum artifacts,Blueberry dessert contest(I tried to be an assistant to one of the Judges- but Tracye said no) and other events.I hope we are invited back next year.Remember Blueberries and Music are good for you!

By: Nita

Nita — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:03:17 +0000

On behalf of the Barrineau Park Historical Society, I would like to say “Thank You” to all the people responsible for making the Blueberry Jamboree a smashing success. It was a pleasure to work with Libbie Johnson, Brandi Daigle and Debbie Williams. They are hard-working, very well organized girls. Our society members say “thanks” to everyone involved. We are grateful to have the opportunity to manage the Community Center and offer it for events such as this. A special “Thanks” to William and Northescambia.com for the great coverage and for being so helpful to us.

By: Flo

Flo — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:05:18 +0000

Other than it was hot, I had a great time as a vendor. I hope they do this again next year. Maybe the weather will be nicers.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:38:07 +0000

i had alot of fun there cant wait till next year

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:36:22 +0000

Great festival. Good clean, fun, family entertainment.

By: Andy Cunningam

Andy Cunningam — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:59:33 +0000

Wonderful event! My family had a great day & sampling the blueberry desserts was the best. Congrats to such a huge turn out. I hope next years is bigger & better…b/c we can’t wait!

By: Molinomom

Molinomom — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:46:41 +0000

Forgot to say — if you can 5,000 in the first year to a festival, imagine what this will be like in 3 years. You’ll have 25,000. The vendors were great and reasonabley priced. A festival where you can park for $1, get a cold coke for 75 cents and admission is free! If you missed it, you really missed out. Thanks to everyone. And Libbie is correct. Mr. Lawson is amazing!

By: Molinomom

Molinomom — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:43:30 +0000

5,000 people attended an event in north Escambia County and the Pensacola News Journal did not cover it. Thank you for all you do northescambia.com! It was amazing the number of people that I talked to that were from locally and out of town that all said they were there because of northescambia.com. You are truely appreciated.

By: Libbie Johnson and Brandi Daigle

Libbie Johnson and Brandi Daigle — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:33:06 +0000

Our appreciation to all who attended, served as volunteers, participated as vendors, donated time and energy towards entertainment, and provided financial and in-kind support towards the Blueberry Jamboree. Escambia County Recreation and Escambia County IFAS Extension were proud to offer this event to our entire community, but it could not have been successful without all of your support. We’d also like to recognize Escambia County Natural Resources Division, Escambia County Facilities, Escambia County Road Department, and the Barrineau Park Historical Society for all of the “behind the scenes” work. Lawson Berry- our blessings to you for helping with all of the entertainment. FYI– all of our acts performed for free. If you see any of the entertainers out, please stop and shake his/her hand. We estimated by the end of the day we had more than 5,000 people come onto the Barrineau Park grounds. We plan to get with William Reynolds and put out a public letter of appreciation. We do hope to have this event in 2010.