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2011 CAMP CREEK MUSIC & CAMPING FESTIVAL WAS A VISUAL FEAST!

Hippies near and far gathered for the 2011 Camp Creek music and camping festival in Oxford, Maine, on August 5th-7th.  Over 30 bands performed throughout the weekend and Max Creek headlined Friday and Saturday night.  Words do little service when describing this unique festival and all the shenanigans that played out on and off the stage.  Aside from the jammin' great music, festival goers were treated to lots of impromptu traveling entertainment by larger than life satirical crowd puppets, jugglers, fire dancers (poi), painted naked people (yes, exactly that lol), hula hoop girls, drum circles, the random naked dude streaking across the lawn, and serenading walking musicians.  This festival brought the festival experience back to where it should be: rootsy, creative, and campfabtabulous!  Below are some pictures that captured the general vibe.  I didn't get as many pictures as I would have liked, as I was having way too much fun! 

2011 Newport Folk Festival A-Z Extravaganza!

We had a lot of fun at the 2011 Newport Folk Festival!  Here is a quick A-Z list of some of the highlights!   Everyone should experience this festival at least once in their lifetime! A: is for Amos Lee's amazing performance and Alex & Ani's keepsake charm. B: is for bottled water! C: is for the crazy crowd wogging with their picnics, blankets, and beach chairs to their spots like it was 5:00 am at Macy's on Black Friday. D: is for David Wax Museum! E: is for an AWESOME Elvis Costello performance - the crowd loved him! F: is for the tasty falafel wraps! G: is for great music! H: is for Emmylou Harris's crystal clear voice. I: is for incomparable acts. J: is for Wanda Jackson! K: is for Kelly lol (~.~) L: is for the lines for water, porta pottys, and beer! M: is for Mavis Staples! N: is for Newport. O: is for overpriced hotel rooms - do what we did and camp! P: is for Porta Potty! Q: is for the quintessential folk festival! R: is for Rhode Island.