OLYMPIANS ENJOY MUSIC FESTIVAL

The band Gopher Broke donated their talent and time to perform for Fannin County Special Olympics athletes at the 2019 Fannin County Special Olympics Music Festival Friday, September 27.

Special Olympics athlete Christina Leon was all smiles as she swayed to the music during the 2019 Fannin County Special Olympics Music Festival. The event kicked off the Special Olympics year and was located at the downtown Blue Ridge park.

Special Olympics athlete Maddix Tranthem strummed his balloon guitar to the music at the 2019 Fannin County Special Olympics Music Festival.

Athlete Dewayne Abercrombie soaked up the sun while Gopher Broke played at the 2019 Fannin County Special Olympics Music Festival Friday, September 27.

Athlete Kenzlie Padgett clapped along to the music during the 2019 Fannin County Special Olympics Music Festival. The event kicked off the Special Olympics year, which will feature Softball, Basketball, Bowling and Track & Field events.

Blue Ridge Elementary School paraprofessional Hannah Nicholson, left, and athlete David Rios-Espinoza attended the 2019 Fannin County Special Olympics Music Festival at the downtown Blue Ridge park Friday, September 27.

Hollie Bruggemeir blew bubbles with her friends at the 2019 Fannin County Special Olympics Music Festival.