Monday, August 13, 2012

Final

My final post - on Mumford & Sons, that is.

What a great weekend - starting with the antique car show on Friday and continuing through Sunday.

Thousands of visitors graced our city and took away something very special - both from the event and the community.

Downtown embraced them with welcoming arms and the cities did their typically fine job in handling the logistics for such a major event.

I had the opportunity to visit with several business owners - "great" and "best day ever" were included in the feedback from both sides of town.  Nice words to hear for sure.

Also had a chance to meet several visitors that made their first trip to Bristol.

Kelly (l) and Alyssa (r) pose under the
Union Jack and GOTR banner on State Street
Alyssa Lage from Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Kelly Carrico from Louisville Kentucky were included in that group who summed it up best:

Bristol is a great place to visit. The city opened its arms and hearts to fans of Mumford & Sons and to the Americana music genre. We came for the music but will come back for the warmth and soul of Bristol.  Bristol did everything right this weekend.  We made new friends and reacquainted with old ones. We can't wait to plan another visit. 

They also were kind enough to pose for an early morning photo before things picked up.  Cheerio