Bluegrass event planners looking for talent, craft vendors

Area chambers of commerce are now accepting booth reservations and sign-ups for musical acts for the first annual Jasper County Gospel and Bluegrass Festival, set for April 11 - 12 at the Jasper Lions Club Rodeo Arena.

Lakes Area Hospice, MD'S Choice Home Care and the Jasper, Kirbyville and Buna Chambers of Commerce are sponsoring the event, which will include entertainment, food and arts and crafts.

Musical groups can contact Alan Leger, Thunder and Lightning Productions at 429-3446. For booth space or tickets contact Helena Hardin at MD's Choice at 289-2963, the Kirbyville chamber at 423-5827, Jasper chamber at 384-2762, or Buna chamber at 994-5586.