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Thursday, June 10-June 16, 2021 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 3 The Town of Forest City is excited to announce the dates for the 2021 Cherry Bounce Festival! Named after local moonshiner Amos Owens' famous corn- based whiskey drink "Cherry Bounce", the Cherry Bounce Festival has something for everyone! The festival takes place at Forest City Pavilion of Park Square (POPS) located at 153 Park Square on Fri., June 18 and Sat., June 19. The Cherry Bounce festival pays homage to Rutherford County's Amos Owens and his famous Cherry Bounce, as well as North Carolina bluegrass/ Americana music, and regional artists. The festival is also part of the Come Hear North Carolina Campaign, featuring North Carolina musicians. Owens, an energetic Irishman, was known throughout the southeast United States as the "Cherry Bounce King". His Cherry Bounce moonshine was a combination of corn-based whiskey, honey, and local cherries from nearby Cherry Mountain. He began to acquire land in and around Cherry Mountain in the mid-1840's. His career as a distiller started well before the Civil War in the era of tax-free spirits. After serving two periods of enlistment during the war, he returned home to Cherry Mountain to once again begin distilling. However, during the war, a heavy tax had been imposed on spirits. Owens was opposed to taxes on alcohol and believed that after serving in the Confederate Army, he owed nothing to the government. Often arrested for his activities involving the production and distribution of his Cherry Bounce, Owens frequently had to pay fi nes and spend time in jail and prison. Every June, Owens hosted lively gatherings at his home, the Castle, which he boasted was one story high and three stories long, atop Cherry Mountain to celebrate the harvest of the cherries. Owens passed away on September 18, 1906 and is buried at Walls Baptist Church Cemetery in the nearby town of Bostic. Today his story lives on in his descendant, Josh Owens, star of Discovery Channel's docudrama, "Moonshiners". The Festival kicks off on Fri., June 18 with a free concert by rock/folk/ bluegrass band, Acoustic Syndicate. Hailing from Cleveland County, Acoustic Syndicate has toured nationally in the US, including appearances at Farm Aid and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. Their unique blend of bluegrass instruments, rock sensibilities, and conscious songwriting has inspired a generation of musicians. Gates open at 6pm and the concert begins at 7pm. Concessions will be available. On Saturday, the Festival begins at 10am and runs until 7pm. Live music begins at 1pm with Anya Hinkle & Tellico. Winner of the 2019 MerleFest Chris Austin Songwriting Competition, Anya explores the beauty of song craft through the lens of the Appalachian string band tradition. At 3pm, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road take the stage. Named Momentum Band of the Year by IBMA, this group of young musicians has played for fans at MerleFest, FloydFest, and Wide Open Bluegrass. Local bluegrass favorite, Wiregrass, comes on stage at 5pm. Wiregrass is a favorite in the Rutherford County area with their blend of bluegrass/country/ Americana music. Moonshiners Patti Bryan and her father, David Parker, will be at the festival on Saturday, meeting fans and signing autographs. A fan favorite of the Discovery Channel's docudrama "Moonshiners", Patti and her father now run Sugarlands Distilling Company. The festival concludes at McNair Stadium as the Forest City Owls take on the Martinsville Mustangs. First pitch is at 7:05pm. The festival also spotlights regional art vendors. Pottery, paintings, and jewelry are just a few of the items that will be featured. Concessions at the festival will feature the following businesses: Explore Forest City, I. L. K. Legendary Soul Food, T's Tiny Farm, Kettle King, and Anna's Sweet Treats. Main Street restaurants and businesses will also be part of the festival. Restaurants will be serving cherry inspired drinks and dishes and many businesses will be holding special sale and discounts. Other items of interest throughout the day include the Rutherford County Farmers Market, open Saturday 8am-12pm and the nearby 13.5-mile Thermal Belt Rail Trail. Pick up a Cherry Bounce Festival Brochure at the festival that features a map of the Cherry Bounce Trail and drive along the 46.6-mile trail that's fi lled with natural beauty, historic sites, and memories of Amos Owens. N.C. TRACTOR & FARM SUPPLY 299 Railroad Ave., Rutherfordton • 828-288-0395 Mobile: 828-429-5008 • mf1dpshehan@gmail.com SALES SERVICE PARTS PROUDLY SERVING RUTHERFORD, CLEVELAND, GASTON, LINCOLN, POLK COUNTIES AS THE AREAS HOMETOWN MASSEY FERGUSON DEALER. IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! IF YOU BUY ANYWHERE ELSE YOU WILL PAY TOO MUCH! 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