Pickin’ Party originator Gary Bell (second from left) played a Friday night set with New Edition, which also featured (from left to right) Phil Thompson on upright bass, Leo Posch on banjo, Susan Willits on mandolin and Stan Tichenor on guitar. (Photo by Brian Sanders)On Thursday evening, Tom Mock (at left) of Scranton got ready for his Friday night set with the Boiler Room Boys by “jamming” with his son, Matthew, who said he is in his second year of playing the mandolin. “He told me he wanted to join the Boilers,” the elder Mock joked. “I told him, we’ll see.” (Photo by Brian Sanders)Pickin' Party favorites the Bonjour Brothers kicked off this year's festival with a Thursday afternoon set that crowds enjoyed despite the day's windy weather. (Photo by Brian Sanders)

Prairie Lake Pickin' Party Celebrates 22nd Year

Stormy weather couldn’t shut down the 22nd annual Prairie Lake Pickin’ Party, held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the lake grounds.

A total of 15 bands played a mix of old-time country, bluegrass and gospel at the annual festival.

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