[thetribe]

Hillbilly Days isn't horrible this year. The food is still a little pricey but that's all part of the economy and supply and demand. It IS a stereotype and will be, FOREVER. Don't let it get to you. We know how we live and that we are, well most of us, are nothing like what outsiders think. The festival is all in good fun. This year that are going through a company that have cleaner workers and safer rides as well. Why not go out and help the Shriners raise money for sick children? What could it hurt? You don't have to buy anything that you don't want and who knows? You might find something cool that you do. The food comes around once a year and I'm sure that you have paid for than $5 or $6 for a meal before..it sounds high but look at a normal bill sometime.. People watch if nothing else, it's one of the best parts. Pike County has a good thing going for them with this festival. It brings alot of tourism dollars into the area and in turn helps as the cities continue to grow. If people from as far as Ireland can come and enjoy themselves I see no reason why people from this area cannot. Remember only at Hillbilly Days can you help raise money for hospitals, see mullets for miles around, eat funnel cakes, watch drunks clog, ride a camel, and pick a banjo.