Milford’s Music Festival – A Success!

Cindy Sutherland Posted August 26, 2009 3:15am Local news

Image: Dalahachie Boys — The Dalahachie Boys were a hit. Many people young and old were screaming for these boys! — Dalahachie Boys — The Dalahachie Boys were a hit. Many people young and old were screaming for these boys! (Cindy Sutherland)

Around 12:15 in the afternoon I arrived at Miss Millie’s Restaurant and Music Hall and was delighted with what I saw. There was a huge stage all lit up with wonderful music wafting through the air as one of the bands were warming up for a performance.

I walked a little further and the place was filled with booths sporting crafts, food, drinks, t-shirts, jewelry, just a little bit of everything.

The Milford Fire Department was there manning a booth. Chief Jackson of the Milford Fire Department said, “We are cooking BBQ, selling sausage on a stick, raising money and providing safety for everyone out here.”

Trinity Mission even had a booth. Chris Baker (marketing director) was heading it up and said, “I am out here with Trinity Mission at the Annual Milford Music Festival and we are selling snow cones today and most of the proceeds will be going to the family council. We are looking at buying library books for the residents and building up a library for them.”

P. J. Lieble with Milford Depot Cafe had a booth selling hotdogs and hamburgers. Doug Davis was helping P. J. man the booth and he said, “We have a bunch of really good food and we are ready to have a good day.” Milford Depot Cafe is shooting for the end of September or the first of October to open up.

There even was a walking advertisement for Pizza Inn – Ethan Burke was trying to sell Pizza Inn pizza.

I cannot forget Miss Millie’s Restaurant and Music Hall! It was open selling hamburgers and chicken sandwiches. Joe Kennerd’s (owner of Miss Millies) daughters were there and had this to say, “This is our Dad’s place and we love it. We love him and we love his place and they have the best hamburgers and french fries we have had in a long time. We love the music, the band Dalahachie Boys are very good and fun to watch. Can’t wait for next year.”

The evening performances of the Dalahachie Boys and Billy Joe Shaver were very lively and their performances were great. All of the bands out did themselves.

Lisa Phoenix (one of the organizers for the festival) said, “The festival was great, it was a success. We had a good turn out considering it was the first year and we are going to do it again next year.”

See you there next year!

Milford Fire Department — They were selling barbeque and sausage on a stick. (Cindy Sutherland)

Milford Volleyball — They were selling lots of nachos. (Cindy Sutherland)

Funnel Cake Anyone? — Lots of corn dogs and funnel cakes for sale. (Cindy Sutherland)

Trinity Mission’s Booth — Volunteers Roslyn Baker, and Frankie Watson along with Chris Baker selling snow cones raising money for more books for the residents. (Cindy Sutherland)

Mitchell and Cathy Draeger — The Draegers sell jewelry as a side job now since Mitchell had a stroke. You will be seeing them and their beautiful jewelry at local craft shows. (Cindy Sutherland)

More Jewelry (Cindy Sutherland)

Joe Schumaker — Joe has been selling his "Air Soft Pellet’ guns for about 10-12 years now. You can see him at craft shows or call him at 254-582-5443 if you are interested in his guns. (Cindy Sutherland)

First Impressions — First Impressions had a booth and they said, “We make beaded belts, decorative plates and frames.” If you would like to see more of their handmade items call Deanna Palmer at 469-556-7220. (Cindy Sutherland)

Flip Flops Anybody? — Flip Flops and Hair bows were for sale here. (Cindy Sutherland)

Milford’s Varsity Cheerleaders Booth — Miss Crumpton is the sponsor for the Milford Varsity Cheerleaders and she said, “We are selling homemade crafts, Milford novelties, tie dye shirts, homemade cookies and treats.” (Cindy Sutherland)

Kool Ties — Tonya Krnavek is the junior high cheerleader sponsor. She said," We are selling Kool neckties the girls made this last week." (Cindy Sutherland)

Titus Women’s Booth — Jeannie Richardson is the president of the Titus Women’s club. “We are out here raising money for our youth at our school for school supplies, backpacks or whatever they need to get started in school.” (Cindy Sutherland)

April Bradley — April Bradley makes coasters, trivets and spoon rests out of tiles. She said, "I sell these crafty items to help out in these bad economic times. You can email April at [email protected] to place an order. (Cindy Sutherland)

Shelby McCamey — Shelby McCamey is 14 yrs. old and loves to compete in barrel racing and rodeos with her horses. “I make and sell this jewelry to pay for my entry fees at the races and rodeos.” (Cindy Sutherland)

Arvel and Gary Wimbish — “We own Wimbish Tree Farms in Milford. This is our sixth year in business and our first crop of trees. We sell to the public to landscapers and corporations and have over 6,000 trees they can chose from,” explained Gary Wimbish. (Cindy Sutherland)

Alisha and Billy Burkes — Alisha does wood art and crafts including plaques and crosses. This is a home business. You can reach her at 972-979-4315 to purchase one of her products. (Cindy Sutherland)

Face Painting Booth — Everyone wanted their face painted. (Cindy Sutherland)

Carlene Hunt-Perryman — Carlene is selling T Shirts for the festival. Carlene along with Lisa Phoenix put this festival together. (Cindy Sutherland)

Walking Advertisement — Ethan Burke was the walking pizza advertisement. (Cindy Sutherland)

Joe Kennerd’s Girls — Joe Kennerd is the owner of Miss Millie’s Restaurant and Music Hall. These are his two daughters and his wife in the middle. (Cindy Sutherland)