Recently, local Norton City Schools' employee, Mr. Neil Walker shared some facts about the recent WoodBooger Festival on Friday, October 16th and Saturday, October 17 held on High Knob, a local tourist attraction 4,223 feet above sea level. Joseph Fawbush was the creator of this event, and the ultimate purpose of this event is to encourage people to visit Flag Rock. It also helps raise money for Burton's art department. Walker said that although the art department made less money than they did last year, the event had a better turn-out. This is the second year this event has been held, and it is planned to occur every October during the open week of football.
Events in this festival included a theatrical production of John Smith vs. Chief Beng vs. the WoodBooger; Eddie B. and Burton's own, Tom C., preformed under one of the sheds along with pumpkin painting and mutiple vendors. The cost of the tour was only one dollar. Walker confirmed that it doesn't cost the city anything, considering it isn't a city event.
The festival, that is only once a year for now, turned out to be a huge success considering there were 1,700 people in attendance and over 1,000 paid for the tour. Cheyenne S. said, "Although it was very cold, I thought it was very captivating and all the children seemed to love it. They had many types of food to choose from and a lot of things to keep the children entertained. Once you started the search they had actors and actresses to keep the kids wondering about the WoodBooger and led them to the excitement of finding him."
Everyone that attended and worked this festival seemed to love every minute of it, and Walker hopes to continue Norton's new tradition. To keep this annual event running, come out next year and support Burton's art program! Have a fun time doing it, regardless of age!
Written by Mazzy T.