Longwood festival busy with attendees Saturday

Published 11:09 am Sunday, November 1, 2020

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NATCHEZ — Longwood was busy Saturday with attendees to the sixth annual Longwood Afternoon Music Fest.

The crowd that gathered at the historic octagonal-shaped mansion on Lower Woodville Road was socially distanced due to COVID-19 and masks and temperature checks were required for entry at the gate.

The all-day music festival featured up-and-coming local bands of various musical influences, including southern rock, funk, pop and blues.

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Featured bands included Easily Distracted, Sullivan’s Hollow, The Anteeks and Magnolia Bayou.

The festival also included kids’ activities, an inflatable slide, costume contests and food and beverage vendors.