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Fridays in the Forge Draws Crowd

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CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (VR) - Downtown Clifton Forge was buzzing Friday evening as Fridays in the Forge filled Ridgeway Street with vendors, live music, and community spirit. With near-perfect summer weather, a large crowd gathered to enjoy the festivities as the Bart Chucker Band took the stage, giving hometown fans the chance to cheer on two Clifton Forge natives performing in front of their local crowd. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

CLIFTON FORGE, Va. (VR) - Downtown Clifton Forge was buzzing Friday evening as Fridays in the Forge filled Ridgeway Street with vendors, live music, and community spirit. With near-perfect summer weather, a large crowd gathered to enjoy the festivities as the Bart Chucker Band took the stage, giving hometown fans the chance to cheer on two Clifton Forge natives performing in front of their local crowd. Photo: Christopher Mentz, VR

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