Lawrence County pre-eclipse celebration fills fairgrounds of with food and music

Garet Cobb
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Larry Summerton performs with the Summertime Band during the Eclipse Over Lawrence County celebration Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.
Larry Summerton performs with the Summertime Band during the Eclipse Over Lawrence County celebration Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.

Before the moon blocked out the sun on Monday, Lawrence County got ready for the big day with a three-day event at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.

The Eclipse Over Lawrence County, held at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds, featured plenty of food, crafts and bands.

JoAnna Cobb performs as half of the duo Jo and Kev Saturday, April 6, 2024, during the Eclipse Over Lawrence County celebration. The other half, Kevin Hudson is in the background.
JoAnna Cobb performs as half of the duo Jo and Kev Saturday, April 6, 2024, during the Eclipse Over Lawrence County celebration. The other half, Kevin Hudson is in the background.

Bands, such as Larry Summerton's Summertime Band, and duo Jo and Kev, performed in the Lawrence County 4H Expo Hall.

Jeni Beasley dresses a smash burger at Busy B'z Mash Hall at the Eclipse Over Lawrence County celebration Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.
Jeni Beasley dresses a smash burger at Busy B'z Mash Hall at the Eclipse Over Lawrence County celebration Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds.

There were smashburgers from Busy B'z Mash Hall, a family run business operated by Jeni Beasley, her husband, and her oldest daughter.

Carson Boady makes a shake up for a customer on Saturday, April 6, 2024, during the Eclipse Over Lawrence County celebration.
Carson Boady makes a shake up for a customer on Saturday, April 6, 2024, during the Eclipse Over Lawrence County celebration.

Local entrepreneur Carson Boady was there offering his signature lemon shakeups. Boady, who operates his stand in the gym during BNL basketball games, said it was a little slow Saturday afternoon, "but it'll pick up tonight. I'm excited to see who's coming into Bedford. It should be fun."

Boady, who is still in high school, planned for a very busy weekend where he would work 12-hour days. Boady said his business is booked solid every weekend until September.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Lawrence County pre-eclipse celebration fills fairgrounds