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The public is invited to attend RockyFest 2016 on Saturday, April 23 at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area (Rocky Face Park). The event will feature 5K/10K/20K trail races, live music, rock climbing and rappelling, children�s activities, food/arts/crafts vendors, Cherokee storytelling and demonstrations, and more.

Live music will run from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Featured musicians include: David Kerley (10:00-11:15), The Sugarloaf Ramblers (11:30-12:15), Alexander Junior Appalachian Musicians (12:30-12:45), The Neighbors (1:00-1:45), Cane Mill Road (2:00-2:45), Strictly Strings (3:00-3:45), ShadowGrass (4:00-4:45), and The Ya Yas (5:00-6:00). There will also be a �picking tent� near the park entrance where �unplugged� musicians are encouraged to gather and play. Four bands will lead the music at the tent, including Second Hand Still (11:10-11:40), Crystal River (12:40-1:10), Hard Tymes Band (2:40-3:10), and the Catawba Bluegrass Band (4:40-5:10).