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Lots of fun at 2015 Uniquely Union FestivalUNION — For the past 19 years

the Uniquely Union Festival has been a time of fun for the whole family and this year’s festival will continue that tradition.

The 2015 Uniquely Union Festival is the 20th year that residents of Union County and visitors to the community will get to experience two days of festival fun in downtown Union.

This year’s festival will begin at noon Friday, Sept. 11 and continue at 10 a.m. Saturday. Admission is free and everyone is invited to to attend and have a good time.

The festival will feature live music, arts and crafts, food and merchandise vendors, and a “Kidz Zone.”

EntertainersLive music is always a big part

of the Uniquely Union Festival and this year’s festival will be no different.

On Friday night the headlining act will be Elvis impersonator Rick Alviti who will take to the main stage on Friday from 8:30-10 p.m. Alviti is back by popular demand and his “high energy” show is described as “a crowd pleaser.”

Saturday’s headlining act will be “The Root Doctors” who will take the main stage from 8-10 p.m. providing the audience with a “funky sound” that will “keep everyone on their feet.”

Other live musical acts will perform throughout the festival including Donavan Wells from 4-45 p.m. on Friday and 12-12:45 p.m. Saturday; LifeSpring Praise Band from 5-5:45 p.m. Friday; The Change from 1-1:45 p.m. Saturday; and Dazed Renegade from 2-2:45 p.m. Saturday.

FoodAs was the case in previous

years, this year’s Uniquely Union

Festival will have plenty of good food providing those in attendance with the opportunity to indulge themselves.

The festival will feature the always popular barbecue cook-off and the even more popular Tasters’ Choice event which allows ticket holders to sample BBQ from each cooker then vote for their favorite sample.

The BBQ Cook-Off Awards will be presented on the main stage on Saturday from 4-45 p.m.

Welcome CentersTickets for the Tasters’ Choice

event cost $5 and may be purchased at one of the Welcome Centers which will be set up in downtown Union during the festival. One ticket is good for samples from every cooker.

In addition to having the Taster’s Choice tickets for sale, the Welcome Centers will also provide festival goers with information on the festival itself including a map showing where each activity will be. They will also provide first-aid assistance if needed.

Kidz ZoneThe festival will also feature a

Kidz Zone on Friday from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The Kidz Zone will include:

• DJ Big• Inflatables• Mechanical Bull• Rock Climbing Wall• Donut Eating Contest

Other EventsThere will also be a Uniquely

Union Car & Bike Show on Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Boogaloo Productions Shows beginning Saturday at 11 a.m. near the main stage area.

The Union County Arts Council will be open during the festival so stop by to see the exhibits and cool off for a while.

Courtesy photoThis ferris wheel was one of the many attractions at the 2014 Uniquely Union Festival. This year’s Uniquely Union Festival will be held Sept. 11-12 in downtown Union.

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‘Elvis’ to perform at festivalUNION — The King of Rock

and Roll himself, Elvis Presley, will perform at this year’s Uniquely Union Festival courtesy of Elvis impersonator Rick Alviti.

The 2015 Uniquely Union Festival will be held Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 in downtown Union. The festival will feature a variety of fun and entertaining activities and events including live musical performances.

One of those performing will be Alviti who will take to the main stage as the headlining act on Friday night from 8:30-10 p.m.

He will not, however, be performing as himself, but as Elvis.

Alviti’s website (www.rickalvitishow.com) states that growing up, Alviti, a New York native, “got a taste for Hollywood at an early age, being fascinated with the stars and glitter. Elvis Presley had always been his idol, he listened to his music and read everything he could on him. Rick has always had an ear for music, he plays piano by ear and also learned to play the banjo and sing.

“His dreams took him to L.A. where he studied acting and worked as a singing bartender. He had long hair and a beard when he went to Hollywood, after cutting his hair and shaving his beard for an acting part everyone started calling him “Elvis” because of his resemblance to the King.”

The website stated that Alviti “has performed on many TV shows and appeared in movies. His career has carried him from Hawaii, Hollywood, Las Vegas, to North Myrtle Beach, SC, even Malaysia. Rick moved to the Grand Strand (Myrtle Beach) and opened and starred at the North Myrtle Beach Celebrity Theatre.”

It further describes Alviti as “America’s leading and most respected Tribute artist in the country today. His tribute to Elvis is flawless. His admiration for the King is apparent to all that have seen him.”

Alviti’s performances “so impressed

the Las Vegas Convention Visitors Authority, that they appointed him spokesperson for the largest entertainment capital in the world “Las Vegas.” His Elvis tribute performances have been received with standing ovations, performing at such venues as the Las Vegas Road Show (11-city tour), Players Island Resort Showroom, Holiday Inn Casino, Playboy Mansion, Palm Desert Marriott, Waikiki Shell, Hawaii, Turning Stone Casino, Verona NY., Executive Inn, Owensboro, Kentucky, Prairie Meadows Race Track and Casino, State Fairs from Alaska to Oregon, just to name a few.”

The website states that Alviti’s “film and television work is impressive. He has appeared on such shows as Elvis is Alive and the award winning E R with George Clooney and One Tree Hill. He also has appeared in many music videos. He has done many benefit shows and is the spokesperson for the SC Alzheimer’s Association.”

It states that “Miller Lite paired … Alviti as Elvis with Winston Cup’s popular Rusty Wallace in conjunction with NASCAR for a national commercial.”

Alviti is described as “a gentlemen’s gentleman. When you see his Tribute to Elvis, you will be on your feet for more!”

Courtesy photoRick Alviti as Elvis Presley.

Courtesy photoThis child has a big grin on his face as he takes part in one of the many activities at the 2014 Uniquely Union Festival. This year’s festival will also offer fun for all ages. It will be held Sept. 11-12.

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Schedule of Events

MAIn STAgEFriday, September 114-4:45 p.m. Donavan Wells5-5:45 p.m. LifeSpring Praise Band8-8:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony8:30-10 p.m. Rick Alviti

Saturday, September 1212-12:45 p.m. Donavan Wells1-1:45 p.m. The Change2-2:45 p.m. Dazed Renegade4-4:45 p.m. BBQ Cook-Off Awards8-10 p.m. The Root Doctors

UnIqUEly UnIOn CAR & BIKE ShOWSaturday, September 129 a.m.-3 p.m.

BOOgAlOO Boogaloo Productions Shows begin Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m. near the Main Stage area.

MUSEUMUnion County Museum — A Must See!! Free tours, Friday & Saturday.

KIdZ ZOnEFriday, Sept. 113-8 p.m.Saturday, Sept. 12

10 a.m.-8 p.m.• DJ Big• Inflatables• Mechanical Bull• Rock Climbing Wall• Donut Eating Contest

COOKER’S TURn-In lOCATIOn/SChEdUlEFriday, Sept. 114 p.m. — Cooker’s Meeting in Judg-es’ Quarters in SC Works Office6:30 p.m. — Anything Butt Savory Turn-In7:30 p.m. — Anything Butt Sweet Turn-In

Saturday, Sept. 1211 a.m. — Pork Turn-In11:30 a.m. — Chicken Turn-InNoon — Ribs Turn-In12:30 p.m. — Kidz Q and Sauce Turn-In1 p.m. — Tasters’ Choice*4 p.m. — Cook-Off Awards* Tasters’ Choice tickets are avail-able at Welcome tents. See map for locations.

ARTS COUnCIlUnion County Arts Council — Stop by to see the exhibits and cool off for a while.

UNION — The 20th Uniquely Union Festival will be held beginning at noon Friday, Sept. 11 and continue at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Below is the schedule of events and activities that will be part of the festival. The schedule, however, is incomplete. More events and activities will be added as they are announced in upcoming editions of The Union Daily Times.

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Uniquely Union features the funkiest band anywhereUNION — They call themselves

the funkiest band anywhere and those who attend the 2015 Uniquely Union Festival will get to find out just how funky funkiest can be when The Root Doctors take the stage.

The 2015 Uniquely Union Festival will be held Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 in downtown Union. The festival will feature a variety of fun and entertaining activities and events including live musical performances.

On Saturday, the headlining act will be The Root Doctors who will perform from 8-10 p.m.

The Root Doctors are• Walter S. Hemingway — Lead Vocalist• Whitney Fowler — Guitar, Vocals, Witty Banter• Donnie Sowell — Bass and

Vocals•Todd Nagle — Keyboard and Vocals• Chris Bussell — Sax, Flute, Vocals, and Color Commentary• Mark Hodowanec —Trumpet, Vocals, Percussion, and Additional Commentary• Kyle Smith — Drums

The Root Doctors website (therootdoctors.com) states that the band has released two albums — “No Bones About It” and “Taste It” — and has a third one — “Side A” — available online Sept. 15.

As for what type of band they are, The Root Doctors say it best with the following statement on their website:

“We are the funkiest band around.”

Courtesy photoThe Root doctors

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Courtesy photoslEFT: Rides of all sorts were part of the 2014 Uniquely Union Festival in downtown Union. RIghT: Vendors lined Main Street in downtown Union during the 2014 Uniquely Union Festival.

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These children enjoy a snack during the 2014 Uniquely Union Festival. This year’s festival will have plenty of treats for both children and adults to enjoy. The 2015 Uniquely Union Festival will be held Sept. 11-12 in downtown Union.

Courtesy photoThis child is traveling fast down an inflatable slide at the 2014 Uniquely Union Festival. This year’s festival will also have a Kidz Zone which will provide plenty activities for children to enjoy. The festival will be held Sept. 11-12.

Food is a big part of any Uniquely Union Festival and that was certainly true of the 2014 festival which included a doughnut eating contest. This year’s Uniquely Union Festival will be held Sept. 11-12 and will also feature plenty to eat.

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