June 1947 saw the first of the Rhododendron Festivals, conceived and carried out by the Roan Mountain Citizens Club as a two-day celebration to memorialize and perpetuate the most gorgeous display of natural beauty on the North American continent.
Amphitheater Events for Rhododendron Festival, June 21-22, 2008
Master of Ceremonies ---- Mr. Bill Caraway
Auctioneer --------------------- Mr. Bill Caraway
Saturday A.M.
10:00 Welcome ---------- Mrs.Sheena Jenkins
President of Roan Mountain Citizens Club
10:05-11:00 ----------------- Jim and Cheri Miller
11:00-12:00 ----------------- Tom Love
Saturday P.M.
12:00-1:00 ----------------- Bob and Ellie
1:00-2:00 ------------------- Roan Mountain Hilltoppers
Presentation of Support-a-Student Scholarship
Given by Roan Mountain Citizens Club
2:00-3:00 ------------------ Johnson City Community Concert Band
3:00-4:00 ------------------ Mountain Rhythm
4:00-5:00 ------------------ Roan Mountain Moonshiners
Sunday P.M.
1:00-2:00 ------------------ Majestic Heights
2:00-3:00 ------------------ Glory Way Singers
3:00-4:00 ------------------ Gospel Grass
4:00-5:00 ------------------ Royal Vision
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