By DJ BUTCH
The Worm Gruntin’ Festival was Amazing! What a great event! I had flown in from Vegas the same week. I had to DJ at Low Tide on Friday night and then host the Worm Gruntin contest first thing Saturday morning. I have been busy!
Vegas was an amazing trip. I love to see all the art and unique buildings. It is a different city. It’s great to visit but then I like to get back to Sopchoppy. I need these woods and water. I’m connected and can’t stay away too long. It’s cool to travel and explore but no place like here.
I noticed food trucks are starting to park at the old Mom’s restaurant property across from DG. That is cool, because we need somewhere to eat.
Let me talk some more about the Worm Gruntin’ Festival! People traved from all over to enjoy this festival. I’m viral on a few platforms gruntin worms. The Revell family have been featured on Dirty Jobs, CBS morning show and so much more…. They are the true worm gruntin’ legends and we are blessed to have them be such a big part of this amazing event. Mr. Gary and Audrey were also crowned the Worm Gruntin’ King and Queen. They deserve it! They still run a bait shop … true legends in our community. Their son Snap also worked very hard watering the lawn, releasing worms and making sure the ground was ready for the festival. They also made stobs, set up a tent and meet and greet so many fans and media. I was also glad to see the festival honor Ms. Oleta and Ms. Rosier. We need to make sure we honor our people! They paved the way for many.
Sopchoppy has been a family for many years. Some of us are many generations Sopchoppy! We were taught by the best. If you moved here please understand Sopchoppy is an amazing place because of the water, woods, easy living but also the amazing people. We help one another and show love.
It was also great to see the heritage stuff added to the festival. Honey, turpentine, blacksmithing and more… we have a rich history here. We should honor our heritage and our Sopchoppy. This is our roots. The more I research the more I find out how deep my roots run. I’m honored to be from Sopchoppy. I represent it in my music, in my life and in this article.
Sopchoppy is special! We must protect and respect our history and our heritage. Thank you to everyone that came to our little town and enjoyed our festival. We have big plans to grow and bring more fun and more entertainment to our city.
The Smithsonian magazine also came and interviewed me. I’m very excited about this! It should be out soon. They are doing an article on worm gruntin’ and the festival.
Sending you all love from Sopchoppy!