Bluegrass festival at Washington

By submitted, 06/6/18 8:50 AM

WASHINGTON -On May 19 the Bluegrass Festival came to Old Washington. Three bands showed up to play for about 125 listeners from 12 pm-6 pm. The bands that came were the Hempstead County Melody Boys of Hope, McWilliams Family of Caddo Gap, and the Hartly Family of Arkadelphia. Admission was free, and the Bluegrass festival was held on the lawn of the Visitor’s Center. The Bluegrass festival was sponsered by Historic Washington State Park, and Hope for Hempstead County radio 107.9FM KHOA-LP.