View from a Volunteer

It has been said that there are three kinds of people:
(1) Some people MAKE things happen,
(2) Some people WATCH things happen, and
(3) Some people say “WHAT HAPPENED?”!

In reverse order, yes, as significant an event as this is to us, there are those who have no idea that this festival is taking place in their town. It just does not grab the Press or other media like a Shriners’ convention or MacWorld.

In the second place there are the patrons and audiences who enjoy the performances and make it possible to pay the bills. Enjoy the festival, we try to make it a good experience for you.

Then, to make the festival happen, there are of course the artists — instrumentalists and vocalists and instrument makers, and the like. Add to this the staff who attend to management of all the details that keep things running smoothly. There are also the volunteers, that cadre of people who set aside time from their daily tasks to carry, check, fold, sell, guide and aid the staff and attendees in whatever way is needed. You will see us around, we are the people in the blue polo shirts.