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There have been some developments (to put it mildly) since I first posted two weeks ago about the 2nd Annual Popcorn Sutton Acoustic Jam happening August 6th. I’ve been in regular contact with the event organizers and folks, this lil’ celebration of the life and legend of Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton is literally seeing good stuff happen with each passing day!

First thing that everyone should know about is that the event has moved! There’s been so MUCH interest and plenty enough people saying that they’re gonna be attending, that the 2nd Annual Popcorn Sutton Acoustic Jam is now being held at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds in astonishingly beautiful Maggie Valley, North Carolina (which is right next door to Waynesville, where it was going to be originally held). Set your GPS units accordingly! There should be plenty of parking for everyone.

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He passed away more than two years ago, but Marvin “Popcorn” Sutton‘s legend is bigger than ever! The famous moonshiner’s acclaimed likker is now being sold legally (yup, according to Popcorn’s own secret recipe) and thanks to the Internet and documentaries on public television and the History Channel made while he was with us, Popcorn Sutton has become admired by more people than ever before.

And next month we’ll get the chance to show our appreciation for the man and his life at the 2nd Annual Popcorn Sutton Acoustic Jam. This tribute event will be August 6th at Smackers Sports Grill in Waynesville, North Carolina (a sweet lil’ town that I have had the pleasure of visiting many times over the years).

Look! Craigslist event posting!

Come and enjoy an evening filled with music and good food while celebrating the life of legendary moonshiner Popcorn Sutton. Bring

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