Snapshots from the Stokes Stomp

Leslie Bray Brewer/The Stokes News
The North Stokes High School band marches in the Stokes Stomp Parade on Saturday sponsored by the Town of Danbury. This year’s parade float winners were: Sara Collins First Choice Best Themed — North Stokes High School FFA; Sara Collins Second Choice — North Stokes FCCLA; Sara Collins Third Choice — Sandy Ridge Cub Scout Pack No. 465; Mayor’s Choice — Stokes Stompers softball team; Town of Danbury Antique Vehicle Award — ‘69 Camaro, Danard Dodson.
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The Star Catchers perform “Proud to Be an American” at the Stokes Stomp.
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Tyler Nail, center, performs at the Stokes Stomp with friends playing back-up.
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Meghann Evans/The Stokes News
Adults and kids dance the Cha Cha slide together. This year’s children’s area at the Stokes Stomp featured music, dancing, and a Heritage Village.
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Local musicians perform in a tribute jam in honor of Joe “Snuffy” Smith, a Stokes County musician and instrument technician who passed away earlier this year.
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Paddlers take to the Dan River during the Stokes Stomp.
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People flat foot to the music at the Stokes Stomp on Saturday. Hundreds of people turned out on Saturday despite the threat of rain, and attendees were met with clear skies on Sunday.
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Young musicians show off their talents on the stage in the Children’s Area of the Stokes Stomp.
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Dozens of tents line the grounds of Moratock Park in Danbury as vendors sell arts and crafts at the Stokes Stomp on Saturday and Sunday, sponsored by the Stokes County Arts Council.
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Sandy Ridge Cub and Girl Scouts pass out candy at the Stokes Stomp parade on Saturday.
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The Stokes Stomp Festival on the Dan took place in Danbury on Saturday and Sunday.