Branstetter Park Festival and Homecoming

These two were waiting for the two-person sack race to begin. Photo by PJ Martin
By PJ Martin
Editor
The Herald-News
The 95th Branstetter Park Festival and Homecoming was well attended. Although, a few people may have stayed home due to the dark storm clouds looming overhead. Those attending were entertained by the scheduled music and the impromptu shade tree pickers as well as the craft booths, great food, and children’s games on Saturday.

An intense game of checkers at a craft booth. Photo by PJ Martin
On Sunday, the crowd heard a message preached by Bro. Willie Dale Westmoreland and heard Southern Gospel music by Chloe and Kolten.

Southern Gospel music on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Maria Park

The Sunday service with Bro. Willie Dale Westmoreland. Photo courtesy of Maria Park

Another group of singers and pickers. Photo by PJ Martin

A group of shade tree pickers. Photo by PJ Martin

The sack race was a big hit with the children. Photo by PJ Martin

Everyone seemed to enjoy the delicious southern cooking. Photo by PJ Martin
These are our ancestors. We are gonna come this year and take pride in the festival.