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THE WATERING HOLE is our camp at the Walnut Valley Acoustic Music Festival, held every year in Winfield, KS, on the third weekend in September. We have been camping in approximately the same place for 23 years now, and have come to look at our spot in the Pecan Grove as a home away from home for music, good fellowship, freedom, and lots of fun and good times for the duration of the Festival. For many years, our camp had no name, but in 2003 we finally agreed to be called The Watering Hole (thanks, Tim and Paul).

People have come and gone but the basic group has remained. Some of our members have been here almost every year of the whole 36; others of us are relatively new. All of us understand that Winfield is a unique experience and one we would not want to have missed. Hope you all enjoy the Photo Albums. If anyone has a snapshot they'd like to add, send or bring it to Lin and John and we'll include it here.

Galleries

WVA2009--Pre-Lineup and Lineup : Wrecks, jams, marathon Uno games, a Casita convention--they all happened before the Festival even began.

WVA2009--Pre-Lineup and Lineup

Wrecks, jams, marathon Uno games, a Casita convention--they all happen ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2009 4:51pm EST

WVA2009--WaterholeGang : The Usual Suspects, and some new members

WVA2009--WaterholeGang

The Usual Suspects, and some new members

Updated: Oct 08, 2009 6:47pm EST

WVA2009--Stage-475 : The Waterhole Gang band played Stage 4-3/4ths this year

WVA2009--Stage-475

The Waterhole Gang band played Stage 4-3/4ths this year

Updated: Oct 08, 2009 9:41pm EST

WVA2009--Performers : Lin actually saw a couple of shows this year. May become a habit, with such good-looking performers!

WVA2009--Performers

Lin actually saw a couple of shows this year. May become a habit, with ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2009 6:46pm EST

WVA2009--RatCampBandScramble : Sports theme--strange cheerleaders

WVA2009--RatCampBandScramble

Sports theme--strange cheerleaders

Updated: Oct 08, 2009 6:46pm EST

WVA2009--Jams-Street-Stomps : Wild Bill sure loves John's bass!

WVA2009--Jams-Street-Stomps

Wild Bill sure loves John's bass!

Updated: Oct 08, 2009 6:46pm EST

WVA2009--JohnsGirlMagnet : The old washtub bass did its job once again, on the street and in camp, even though its bottom came off. Everyone always looks happy to be playing the thing!

WVA2009--JohnsGirlMagnet

The old washtub bass did its job once again, on the street and in camp ...

Updated: Oct 08, 2009 6:46pm EST

WVA2009--Neighbors : Camps and signs seen in wandering.

WVA2009--Neighbors

Camps and signs seen in wandering.

Updated: Oct 08, 2009 6:47pm EST

WVA2009--Miscellaneous : No telling what (or who) you might see at Winfield!

WVA2009--Miscellaneous

No telling what (or who) you might see at Winfield!

Updated: Oct 15, 2009 9:32pm EST

WVA2008 - Before Lineup :

WVA2008 - Before Lineup

Updated: Oct 07, 2008 3:26pm EST

WVA2008 - Lineup Jamming :

WVA2008 - Lineup Jamming

Updated: Oct 07, 2008 3:55pm EST

WVA2008- The Mayor of Stupidville! : Rick takes care of everything.

WVA2008- The Mayor of Stupidville!

Rick takes care of everything.

Updated: Oct 07, 2008 4:38pm EST

WVA2008 - Lineup - Parking The Big Rig :

WVA2008 - Lineup - Parking The Big Rig

Updated: Oct 07, 2008 4:18pm EST

WVA2008 - Lineup Neighbors :

WVA2008 - Lineup Neighbors

Updated: Oct 07, 2008 4:10pm EST

WVA2008 - Land Rush Day :

WVA2008 - Land Rush Day

Updated: Oct 08, 2008 8:36pm EST

WVA2008 - Neighbors on Land Rush Day :

WVA2008 - Neighbors on Land Rush Day

Updated: Oct 09, 2008 8:29am EST

WVA2008 - Evacuation : Land Rush over, we were barely unpacked when we were evacuated!

WVA2008 - Evacuation

Land Rush over, we were barely unpacked when we were evacuated!

Updated: Oct 08, 2008 7:52pm EST

WVA2008 - At City Lake :

WVA2008 - At City Lake

Updated: Oct 09, 2008 7:56am EST

WVA2008 - Jamming at the Lake :

WVA2008 - Jamming at the Lake

Updated: Oct 09, 2008 8:05am EST

WVA2008 - The Flood - Underwater :

WVA2008 - The Flood - Underwater

Updated: Oct 08, 2008 7:47pm EST

WVA2008 - The Flood - Cleanup :

WVA2008 - The Flood - Cleanup

Updated: Oct 07, 2008 5:41pm EST

WVA2008 - Miscellaneous :

WVA2008 - Miscellaneous

Updated: Mar 03, 2009 1:20pm EST

WVA 2007--Lineup and Land Rush :

WVA 2007--Lineup and Land Rush

Updated: Sep 24, 2007 8:24pm EST

WVA2007--Warm Up Picnic : Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance Picnic

WVA2007--Warm Up Picnic

Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance Picnic

Updated: Sep 24, 2007 8:31pm EST

WVA 2007--Waterhole Gang :

WVA 2007--Waterhole Gang

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 12:25am EST

WVA 2007--Gentleman George's Place : Few captions...just happy customers. Add names by comment if you wish.

WVA 2007--Gentleman George's Place

Few captions...just happy customers. Add names by comment if you wish ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 6:43pm EST

WVA 2007--Winfield Wedding : Big John and Quita: September 15, 2007

WVA 2007--Winfield Wedding

Big John and Quita: September 15, 2007

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 6:31pm EST

WVA 2007--Neighbors :

WVA 2007--Neighbors

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 5:35pm EST

WVA 2007--Carp Camp and Parade :

WVA 2007--Carp Camp and Parade

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 1:01am EST

WVA 2007--River Rat Band Scramble :

WVA 2007--River Rat Band Scramble

Updated: Sep 26, 2007 2:22am EST

WVA 2007--John's Bass : Again, add names by comment if you know them.

WVA 2007--John's Bass

Again, add names by comment if you know them.

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 7:50pm EST

WVA 2007--Street Stomps : If you know names for any of these folks, please add a comment to the photo, and I'll fix it!

WVA 2007--Street Stomps

If you know names for any of these folks, please add a comment to the ...

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 7:23pm EST

WVA 2007--General : Miscellaneous Winfield moments.

WVA 2007--General

Miscellaneous Winfield moments.

Updated: Sep 25, 2007 7:03pm EST

WVA2006--Lineup and Land Rush : As usual, Festival camping begins in August...

WVA2006--Lineup and Land Rush

As usual, Festival camping begins in August...

Updated: Sep 27, 2006 8:17pm EST

WVA 2006 - Water Hole Gang : Some new folks and "old hands" inhabit the Water Hole this year.

WVA 2006 - Water Hole Gang

Some new folks and "old hands" inhabit the Water Hole this year.

Updated: Sep 27, 2006 8:42pm EST

WVA 2006 -- Neighbors : Folks from nearby and not so near who interact with the Water Hole Gang members.

WVA 2006 -- Neighbors

Folks from nearby and not so near who interact with the Water Hole Gan ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2006 9:57pm EST

WVA 2006 -- KAAA Chick Pick : Hosted by the KAAA for female players only. Third year, I think.

WVA 2006 -- KAAA Chick Pick

Hosted by the KAAA for female players only. Third year, I think.

Updated: Sep 26, 2006 12:24am EST

WVA 2006 Rat Camp Band Scramble : This year's theme was The Rat Pack in Las Vegas.

WVA 2006 Rat Camp Band Scramble

This year's theme was The Rat Pack in Las Vegas.

Updated: Sep 27, 2006 7:02pm EST

WVA 2006 -- Walnut Grove : With my new scooter, I even made it to the Walnut Grove a few times. Interesting place, but I wouldn't want to live there.

WVA 2006 -- Walnut Grove

With my new scooter, I even made it to the Walnut Grove a few times. I ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2006 6:59pm EST

WVA 2006 -- Street Stompers : WARNING: Since John wasn't the only one taking pictures, they're not ALL of cute girls this year. Also, since we don't know most of these folks, I've only attempted a few captions.

WVA 2006 -- Street Stompers

WARNING: Since John wasn't the only one taking pictures, they're not A ...

Updated: Sep 27, 2006 7:16pm EST

More Winfield 2006 : Courtesy Jeff Eggerman

More Winfield 2006

Courtesy Jeff Eggerman

Updated: Sep 24, 2007 4:42pm EST

Winfield 2005--Pre Land Rush : Before the actual Festival, the lineup can still be a lot of fun. Photos by John

Winfield 2005--Pre Land Rush

Before the actual Festival, the lineup can still be a lot of fun. Phot ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2005 4:04am EST

Winfield 2005--RiverRat Band Scramble. Theme: Harry Potter : Photos contributed by Terry and Luanne of Oz-Tin City Limits. Anyone have names for the band members?

Winfield 2005--RiverRat Band Scramble. Theme: Harry Potter

Photos contributed by Terry and Luanne of Oz-Tin City Limits. Anyone ...

Updated: Oct 29, 2005 4:31pm EST

Winfield 2005--General Photos : To give you the flavor of the Festival. Photos by John

Winfield 2005--General Photos

To give you the flavor of the Festival. Photos by John

Updated: Sep 28, 2005 12:30am EST

Winfield 2005--Waterhole Camp : Our own bunch of maniacs at the Walnut Valley Festival... Photos by various folks.

Winfield 2005--Waterhole Camp

Our own bunch of maniacs at the Walnut Valley Festival... Photos by va ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2005 1:23pm EST

Winfield 2005--Stage V : THE WATERHOLE GANG PLAYS STAGE V TO SOLD-OUT CROWD! Photos: John & Phil

Winfield 2005--Stage V

THE WATERHOLE GANG PLAYS STAGE V TO SOLD-OUT CROWD! Photos: John & Phi ...

Updated: Sep 28, 2005 1:19pm EST

Winfield 2005--Neighbors : A few snapshots of our terrific neighbors, who put up with us without complaint. Thanks, Krista, et al.!

Winfield 2005--Neighbors

A few snapshots of our terrific neighbors, who put up with us without ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2005 4:24pm EST

Winfield 2005--Lily and Her Fiddle : The next generation of musician gets the old-timers' instruction. Photos by John.

Winfield 2005--Lily and Her Fiddle

The next generation of musician gets the old-timers' instruction. Phot ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2005 5:00pm EST

Winfield 2005--John's Infamous Washtub Bass : If you see it on the road or in our camp, stop by and play a little. The bass is in its 16th (or so) year and still going strong. Photos by John

Winfield 2005--John's Infamous Washtub Bass

If you see it on the road or in our camp, stop by and play a little. T ...

Updated: Sep 24, 2005 7:48pm EST

Winfield 2005--Street Stomps : Since John took these photos, they're mostly of cute girls. Enjoy!

Winfield 2005--Street Stomps

Since John took these photos, they're mostly of cute girls. Enjoy!

Updated: Sep 24, 2005 5:21pm EST

THE WATERHOLE GANG : We have learned that choosing a name for our group has opened our camp to much gossip of a most unkind sort. A local newspaper has, in fact, printed several editorials dealing with the "Waterhole Gang," and some authorities appear to be getting involved. We give our assurance that we're not really all that bad, and we do bathe occasionally! HONEST!

THE WATERHOLE GANG

We have learned that choosing a name for our group has opened our camp ...

Updated: Aug 07, 2004 4:18am EST

Winfield 2004 :

Winfield 2004

Updated: Sep 19, 2005 3:58pm EST

THE WATERING HOLE 2003 :

THE WATERING HOLE 2003

Updated: Mar 09, 2004 12:06pm EST

THE WATERING HOLE 2002 :

THE WATERING HOLE 2002

Updated: Mar 09, 2004 2:29am EST

2001. If we had to be somewhere when they destroyed the Twin Towers, there was no better place than Winfield. : 9/11 hit everyone very hard. A tour of the campground that evening had many people playing hymns and patriotic songs. Lots of flags appeared as soon as people could find a way to put them up. Neighbors everywhere were talking and reassuring each other. Winfield never seemed more like one big family!

2001. If we had to be somewhere when they destroyed the Twin Towers, there was no better place than Winfield.

9/11 hit everyone very hard. A tour of the campground that evening had ...

Updated: Mar 09, 2004 12:48am EST

2000, The Millenium Year :

2000, The Millenium Year

Updated: Mar 09, 2004 12:29am EST

1999 :

1999

Updated: Mar 09, 2004 12:15am EST

1997...Another year skipped. Photos to add, anyone? :

1997...Another year skipped. Photos to add, anyone?

Updated: Mar 08, 2004 11:24pm EST

1995-- :

1995--

Updated: Mar 08, 2004 10:34pm EST

1994--Geez, time flies at Winfield. Missing photos gladly accepted. :

1994--Geez, time flies at Winfield. Missing photos gladly accepted.

Updated: Mar 08, 2004 9:30pm EST

1984--Yep, they came back :

1984--Yep, they came back

Updated: Mar 08, 2004 2:07am EST

Winfield 1983--1st Year! : The Walnut Grovers warned all their children about the Boogeymen in the Pecan Grove. We don't understand why they call the Pecaners "rowdy"!

Winfield 1983--1st Year!

The Walnut Grovers warned all their children about the Boogeymen in th ...

Updated: Mar 08, 2004 2:23am EST