The second night of Ironwood Festival was the tale of
two distinct dances and two distinct social groups one group
the adult population was inside the tent dancing, eating and
enjoying fellowship with their friends and neighbors. The
second group consisted of the young people who chose to hang
out outside the tent with their friends and neighbors. The
younger kids enjoyed the games and amusements that the
Festival provided. Friday is kids day and more fun and games
are expected.
Earlier in the evening the tent was
filled to capacity. Attendees of the festivities seemed to
dance the night away. Ritchie Yurkovich and "Polkaioty" once
again provided another the music.
Familiar faces filled the dance floor.
During the Polka event the tent was filled
with spectators, dancers and diners enjoying the faire dejur
"Deep Fried Turkey"
Say, do cowboys wearing straw hats like to polka?
you betcha! Just turn it into a line dance and off you
go.
below: intermittent rain sent beer garden crowd
scurrying for cover.
At 8 PM the beer sales stopped and the tent was turned
over to the teenagers. The rock group "Pink Confusion"
from Green Bay took over the stage and provided the music
for the rest of the evening.
Pink Confusion take to the stage. The group from Green
Bay is an all female band that plays a variety of
instruments, including trumpets and saxophones and sing and
play a variety of music. Unfortunately, not many teens
came to dance.
choosing instead to hang out out side.
Also hanging out were a group of
skateboarders who are asking when will the long promised
skateboard park be built? Well Mr. Noren, what's the
answer to that question.
The Civic Center Stands ready to host the park if needed.
