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This weekend the Stokes Stomp will pay tribute to the late Joe “Snuffy” Smith, pictured right, a well-known local musician and instrument repairman who died earlier this year. Former band member Joey Lemons, left, is helping organize a Tribute Jam in memory of Snuffy, who played banjo for “Wood & Steel” and repaired instruments for nationally-known artists. The tribute jam will take place on the main stage Saturday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and will feature a variety of musicians.
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The 38th annual Stokes Stomp, Festival on the Dan, will take place Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9 at Moratock Park in Danbury. The event will feature live bands, children’s area entertainment, parade, river activities, more than 100 arts and craft and food vendors, Heritage Village historical demonstrations, and the Community Dance by the Dan. For a full list of events, visit www.stokesarts.org or call 336-593-8159.
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The Stokes Stomp Parade, organized by the Town of Danbury, will take place Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. to help kick-start the festival. This year’s parade theme is “Your Heritage (Who Do You Think You Are?).” The parade will follow a path through the middle of town to the main stage at Moratock Park.
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