The fourth annual Bluegrass Festival held at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park on Sept. 12 was a world class event. The day truly was a “happening” – becoming an event greater than the sum of all the parts. Many, many thanks to all the sponsors, volunteers, vendors and performers who made this a magical day to remember.

We really appreciate the support received from Supervising Ranger Ryen Goering and Parks Maintenance Chief Miguel Barajas. A special thank you goes to Park Ranger Marisa Holman, who provided support, handled emergencies and stayed with us until the end of the day.    

And without the dedication, commitment, hard work and leadership of the following people, this year’s festival would not have been possible.

A great big bluegrass thank you to Sharon Bassham and the Kiwanis Club of Clearlake, Buck Bouker, John Burke, Clearlake Volunteers in Policing, California Highway Patrol Explorer Scouts, Don Coffin, Carle High School student volunteers, Del Cox, Bill Fredrikkson, Billy Gear, Dwain Goforth, Linda Guebert, Dan Harris, Carolynn Jarrett, the Konocti Unified School District, Nancy and Chris Langdon, Roberta Lyons, Ellen Lundquist, Frank and Anna McAtee, Doug Marble, Nora Moore; Lori Peters and the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce; Tom and Val Nixon; Robert Riggs; Alan and Angie Siegal; Tony Velesquez; Andy Weiss and the programmers at KPFZ 88.1 FM; and Ed Zander.  

This event was a team effort. Thanks to all for being a part of it and helping show off Anderson Marsh, our community and Lake County for the jewels that they are.   

Henry Bornstein and Gae Henry are the bluegrass festival's event coordinators.