(1) Savory hardwood-simmered iron kettle soups are one of the most popular features of the festival. (2) Kenny Gehret's talents are always appreciated. (3) The pig roast sells out early. (4) Dave Kline and his Mountain Folk Band made their first appearance at the '08 festival. (5) Keith Brintzenhoff returns as Co-MC for the '09 festival. (6) Topton Legion Honor Guard. (7) Good news... the fiddle contest featured a large turnout of young fiddlers. We can rest assured that wonderful fiddlin' will continue in the next generation. (8) Hope Lutheran Church continues their traditional bluegrass-style worship service. This year the service has been set for 9am.