KINGSTON - On Sept. 27 - 29, the Kingston Jubilee returned to Miles End Lodge in Kingston with good music, great food, interesting vendors and wonderful weather.
The Jubilee started the evening of Sept. 27 with burgers, brauts and a movie. The weatherman predicted a 30 degree evening, so, being the resourceful Nevadans, we moved from the outdoor theater into the lodge.
A group of 20 watched a 50s-classic sci-fi movie complete with flying saucers and space invaders. We all cheered and agreed we should all do this (watch movies together at Miles End) more often. But, we closed it down early because the next day would be a busy day.
The morning of Sept. 28 dawned bright and cloudless, a perfect day for a Jubilee.
John Miles got his flapjack, bacon and egg breakfast going, as the attendees were lining up fast. Our devoted volunteer, Sheri Laugero, got the front gate set up and ready to accept and check-in the Jubileers.
By 8 a.m., we were ready. Perhaps we started a little early, because the breakfast rush happened just before 10 a.m., the cut-off time.
At the same time, the vendors started to set up. They included re-furbished furniture by Jan Morrison, of Austin, handmade vintage jewelry by Banana Bliss, aprons and knives by Suzanne and Guy Rock, ticki-torches by Donis, from Dayton, tie-dyed clothes by Sweetie Pies, from Idaho, Carmel Corn from JR, of Idaho, and beautiful succulent plants in bowls by locals Celeste and Charlie Van Tropha of Dirty Digs Nursery in Kingston.
Of course Margarita Beach Bar opened and fired up the gas-powered blender for Ann's famous margaritas. Favorite cocktails, hot drinks, sodas and water were also sold. Business is always brisk at Margarita Beach.
By 11 a.m. music started with Rudy and Donis Rotate, from Dayton, playing folk songs and getting everyone ready for the day. The crazy Ukelucos, from Silver City, followed with new spins on old favorites. Burgers and brauts were ready by noon, just before the Peavine Pickers started at 1 p.m. The local favorite Pickers played two sets of western favorites, including a dedication to Kingston visionary Carl Haas in attendance.
At 5 p.m. the Saucy Ladies Ribs booth sold rib or tri-tip dinners to the tunes of the Kingston Canyon Trio. Dinner was concluded with Ann Miles and Kevin Copeland joining the singers to preform "Hallelujah" in remembrance of the friends that had passed-on over the last year.
After dinner, things got quiet, for just a short time as everyone disappeared to get ready for the evening's festivities, the Freakers' Ball.
And everyone had their "freak on" when they returned at twilight. Returning again this year were the Bourgeois Gypsies, of Nevada City, to play a jazzy-bluesy remix of '60s and '70s songs. They are a great dance band. Everyone can dance to the Gypsies.
Some young BLM workers stumbled across the Jubilee. What a surprise they expressed at finding a music and arts festival in central Nevada. They showed off their young (and limber) moves. We danced until we couldn't dance anymore.
The costumes were outstanding. Many of our Jubilee guests had been working on their costumes since the previous Jubilee.
The Kingston Jubilee was a success again this year with about 150 attendees. We at Miles End Lodge look forward to next year's Jubilee. We will probably have it in July, as the weather is warmer in the evening and conducive for an outdoor dance.
I hear some people are already working on next year's costume. Sometimes, it all jives.[[In-content Ad]]
