41st Swappin’ Meetin’ is success
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College hosted the 41st installment of the Kingdom Come Swappin’ Meetin’ Oct. 1-2 on the campus at Cumberland.
The festival, which each autumn draws thousands of people from throughout the region, state and beyond, paid tribute to the unique ideals and traditions, crafts and toe-tapping old-time mountain music of the Central Appalachian Mountains.
According to Michael Corriston, event coordinator for the past 12 years, the Kingdom Come Swappin’ Meetin’ has developed into one of the most popular fall festivals held within the borders of the commonwealth. The 2005 edition, he says, featured many new vendors, demonstrations and exhibitors, as well as musicians. The new faces intermingled with many long-time and trusted participants, ensuring enjoyment for everyone who attends.
With a backdrop of towering, arching mountains extending off into the distance and splashed with liberal and dazzling colors of fall, the Kingdom Come Swappin’ Meetin’ in 2005 brought delight to all who partook, with the event being called the “best ever,” said Bruce Ayers, president of Southeast who has been an active participant and host for the event for the better part of 35 years.
“There was something for everyone,” he said, “we worked hard to make the Swappin’ Meetin’ a fun time for the hundreds of folks who come to the campus to sample a unique blend of Appalachian crafts, music, cuisine, folklore and fun.”
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