15th Annual Fulton State Hospital Bluegrass and BBQ this weekend

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The 15th annual Fulton State Hospital Bluegrass and BBQ Festival is scheduled for Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at 54 Country, 400 Gaylord Drive in Fulton.

The Fulton State Hospital Association is organizing a fundraiser to help not only the hospital’s customers, but the employees as well.

“We are a board made up entirely of volunteers,” said President Christine Kleindienst. “We help clients at the hospital. With the money we buy gas cards and an overnight stay at a local hotel because they don’t always have the money to see their families. It’s one of the main things we do. We are also helping the hospital. Since this is a state entity, it is so difficult for them to have funds to keep the employees, so we also try to help keep the employees and continue their education.

Although the event was canceled last year due to the pandemic, the association is looking forward to this year, rain or shine.

“We canceled it completely for 2020, so we hope to get a good result this year,” said Kleindienst.

There will be a barbecue and homemade pies for sale by First Christian Church and soft drinks by the Diversity Action Respect team as well as a 50/50 drawing and jam area.

As for the bluegrass side, featured bands include the Greg Blake Band, Bluegrass Blondies, and Callaway Bluegrass. A few individuals, such as George Rutherford and Jim Buffington, will also sing a few tunes.

It costs $ 10 per person for the whole day; children 16 and under are free with a parent. Golf carts will also be available for those who may need assistance getting from the rear parking lot to the building.

Alcohol, coolers or tobacco are not allowed.

“We only have one event per year, and this is our main fundraiser,” Kleindienst said. “The one thing we really have money for, so we’re hoping to see the community. And we’re hoping they can go out and see all the bands play.

For more information, visit the Fulton State Hospital Association Facebook page or call Joan Santoriello at 573-592-2209.

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