Bluegrass Festival celebrates 50 years

The Bluegrass Festival took place this weekend in Pipesgrove Township.

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The festival was founded by Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley in 1972.

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More than 260 artists participated in the program in this event.

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Bob Paisley and Southern Grass have participated in 23 festivals.

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Danny Paisley and Southern Grass's crowd applaud during the Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival

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Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder paid tribute to the festival's founders.

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Seldom Scene, Tuba Skinny, and New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters also performed on Friday and Saturday.

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Originally in Bear, Delaware, the festival moved to Salem County in 1990.

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