OLD GREENVILLE –All roads will lead to Old Greenville in September for the annual Old Greenville Days, slated for Sept. 16 - 18.

The Old Greenville Recreation Area and National Historic Site will be transformed to the early 19th century for the three-day event as the Crowley’s Ridge Black Powder Club members and various Civil War groups (10th Missouri and Big River Volunteers) connect the past to the present.

"This free event will awaken your senses as you smell the aroma of gun powder and hear the great sounds of some good old fashioned bluegrass, country and gospel music." said Park Ranger Andrew Jefferson of the Wappapello Lake Project Office. "You will witness some extremely creative handy work of various crafters. You may also take a gingerly stroll down Memory Lane at your leisure."

If hunger hits, Jefferson said there will be a variety of traditional as well as non-traditional food (baked goods, funnel cakes, kettle corn, shaved ice, lemonade etc.) available to satisfy.

The event will start on Friday at 5 p.m. with music provided by The Otter Creek Band, Betty and Jane Bluegrass and Friends (including clogging), String Circle and Acoustic Crossroads. It will continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and conclude on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Other groups include Iron Mountain Station, Mikayla and the Davis Family Tradition, Buzzard Run, Level Ground Ministries, Drive Tyme, Chuck Bazzell, 3rd Degree and McAtees.

There will be a magic show featuring Cuzin Irene (Bo Bo the Clown), old time children’s games, candy cannon, Hat Fashion Show, watermelon eating contest and more.

Photo Above: Dexter resident Mike Clippard works on a carving at Old Greenville Days. (SMT file photo).