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C8 | THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025 The Eatonton Aessenger www.msgrnews.com A wide range of Corvettes and other specialty cars were on display during the 2025 Lake Oconee BBQ & Music Fest. INIt .4 BBQ & Music Fest a summer success Story and photos by Leigh Lofgren leigh@msgrnews.com The 3rd annual Lake Oconee BBQ & Music Fest was held at the pecan grove at the Farm on Oconee. With clear skies and perfect condi tions, more than 1,500 people enjoyed great food and hearing some of the best music from Tim Cardiere and Tailgate and Scott Deering and Fiddle in the Band. Dough Daddy Dough, Baby’s BBQ, Chick-fil-A, Jeremy’s Wing Shack, Ranger Johns BBQ, Backyard BBQ, and Kona Ice were among the many food trucks. Two brew eries — Sierra Nevada and BRUZZE Brewery — helped ensure there was something for everyone. There were also a lot of vendors for those wanting something unique, face painting and games for the children, and classic cars on show, while more than $60,000 was raised to benefit the Pete Nance Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro. The winner of a $2,500 Traeger grill donated by Ace Hardware was Christie Bass. The $2,000 Big Egg VXXL, donated by Home Depot, was won by the Greens boro Fire Department, and Kathy Kurelic won the Ace Rec Tech grill. Ace Hardware and Home Depot have been major supporters of this annual event since it began three years ago. Event coordinators thanked all sponsors and donors, including Chick-fil-A, Landmark Construction and Reyn olds Properties, in addi tion to the vendors and visitors who attended the free festival. WE DO A welcome wagon was on display at the entrance to the festival. F I• Some of the many vendors at the festival Saturday. a 4 IT * TALLIED Whitney Gutierrez made animal balloons for all the children who selected their own colors for their animals. Paul and Cheri Rodgers with Linda Dill and Fred Fogel made it to the 2025 BBQ Festival again this year. Nick Moody and Alison Rugel enjoying the beautiful weather at the BBQ Fest. I 88.1 ATHENS 89.9 Lake Oconee Pets of the Week LAKE OCONEE HUMANE SOCIETY MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN A LIFE Tess Meet this young girl, Tess! She is a smart paw who’s ready to steal your heart! She’s crate trained, quick to learn, and always eager to please. With a curious mind and a loving spirit, she’s looking for a forever home where she can grow, thrive, and be your loyal companion through all of life’s adventures. LOHSPETS.ORG Gabby Meet this curious kitty...Gabby! She has a heart full of love! Always exploring and always ready for cuddles, she’s looking for a forever home where she can share all the affection she has to give. LOHSPETS.ORG 1020 Park Ave. #101, Greensboro, GA CONTACT US AT 706-454-1508 or via our website LOHSpets.org
