CRY CRY CRY,WITHOUT THE DOG THE SHOW WILL NOT GO ON.
COME AND ENJOY OR STAY HOME AND SHUT UP !

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Sorry, can't agree on the riding thing.  When they force their way through the crowds, making children and old people move and spill their drinks and food just so they can get through, NO.  They can walk. Those little carts are their status symbols of "I'm the man".  They serve no purpose except on set up night when they are directing the vendors.  And it's always just the 2 or 3 riding, all the other volunteers are walking, having to carry or use carts to haul their stuff.  Been there, volunteered, done that, know all the excuses. They're lazy, and that's that. (except for set up night)

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This poster on right on the mark. I've been to many other festivals, much larger than nibroc, carts are not used. It does appear to be an ego thing for a few people, and its even an inside joke among some of the other harder working volunteers. The other "CRY CRY CRY, WITHOUT THE DOG THE SHOW WILL NOT GO ON" is just nuts, as one person does not make nibroc. In fact, nibroc was better years ago before it became a giant ego trip for a handful of people. Nibroc needs to be given back to the community and local businesses, and the carts need to be given back to the Corbin PD.

This poster on right on the mark. I've been to many other festivals, much larger than nibroc, carts are not used. It does appear to be an ego thing for a few people, and its even an inside joke among some of the other harder working volunteers. The other "CRY CRY CRY, WITHOUT THE DOG THE SHOW WILL NOT GO ON" is just nuts, as one person does not make nibroc. In fact, nibroc was better years ago before it became a giant ego trip for a handful of people. Nibroc needs to be given back to the community and local businesses, and the carts need to be given back to the Corbin PD.

These Folks have hit the Nail right on the head! The 4-Wheelers should be left to Police & Fire only, my goodness we all know who the guily party is! Just watch.

No Question it's an Ego thing. My advice to Bruce is be very careful with whom you surround yourself with as they may not be quite suited when dealing with lot's of Folks at one time!

If someone gets hurt or injured as a result of these Unsafe acts the the City should be held responsible!!!

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Can't wait till nibroc.  We just love the atomsphere.

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Could you elaborate? Which atmosphere are you referring to?

Nibroc has come up a lot lately, with it being just around the corner.

The downtown issues with the business's are very valid.

Thinking back, in the 60's, it was held over at what is now Rotary Field. Much smaller of course.  I'm speaking of the carnival mainly.

The downtown portion was an event in itself. All the stores had sidewalk sales, as it was usually held right before school started.  That way, the back to school buying would start then. And, there were several stores that you could buy from ,that participated in it. Newberry's, Boundaruant Drugs, Cato's, Varisity and Villager Shops, Belk's, Penny's, Huff Drug, Sterchi's, Morgan's 5&10, Maggie J's, Daniel's to name some.  They all had stuff for sale on the sidewalks and for school, even if it  was just pencils and paper.

The many food places added to it too, Newberry's, Boundaurants, Huff's, The Dixie, Krystal, was where you took your breaks. Newberry's lunch counter was second to none, and you could pop a balloon for a free shake or burger.  Add that to Mr. Lawson always in the window of the Dixie, and it was fun.

They used to do the kick off breakfast (I'm not sure if they still do or not), mainly at the Dixie.  It was packed. Of course, you had many more business's downtown, and many non-retail places too.  The two banks, all the shops employees usually went, the telephone company office was on the corner of main and 3rd, so the oncoming ladies would go, and then the offgoing operators would go in as well.  All the stores didn't open till 830 or 9am, so their employees came down early to eat too.  But, as time goes on, as the stores went, so did the sidewalk sales, and so went the downtown participation. At one point, Hardee's joined in the kickoff breakfast. It went fairly well, but, just wasn't the same.  I'll give then a big credit for trying though.

All the church's had rummage sales that week too. First and Central Baptist, First Christian, and the Methodist church's all had them. People would go from one to another. It was an event back then.

The horse show was that week too, and at the football field for a few years. They stopped that in the 70's I believe.  Said it tore up the field as football season was just around the corner.

The Nibroc queen stuff was really big too.  The tea's and other events were major happenings as well.  And the pageant was a bid todo back then. The crowds were huge.

The parade was a big one too. All the surrounding areas marching bands participated, which really made it seem like an event. All the local clubs had floats, and many school clubs as well.  The parade is one thing that still holds the same prestige as it once did.

When it moved to the civic center lot, I think in the late 70's and 80's, it was terrible. I don't remember when it moved back downtown, but that's when it took off again.

I've heard mixed reviews about it being on main or Kentucky, which is better. When the whole thing was on Kentucky, it seemed like it was just to spread out. SO, I vote for the present way of nibroc. 

I do hate it for the business's inconvinence, but, I don't know what to do about it. The one thing you can say is that there are fewer business's affected now than in the past. That don't make it right, it's just less intrusive.

I'm sure there's more, but I'll let someone else talk now.

I think NIBROC can be a great downtown event for everyone, but there must be changes and improvements, and the people who are supposedly in charge must be willing to listen to other opinions, accept some constructive criticism, and give up some of their "Control".

Booths need to be mapped out in more strategic manor then the current setup, placed in sections of Main Street that don't interfere with businesses such as Gibson's Music, Maggie J's, Shea's Furniture and Jewelry, The Depot, and other retail related businessess. Contrary to what organizers will tell you, i.e. electrical power, etc, it can be done. 

For the past several years vendors, a majority from out of town, have received preferential treatment over our own downtown businesses, and it must stop. These vendors come in and sell their goods for 4 days, then take their sales revenue out of state, benefiting nobody. The funny thing is if you go back to some comments posted last year on this board a few individuals tried to snow people on here, like they try to do out on the street, by saying NIBROC brings in $$ Millions into the local economy - what a crock of bull.

Our downtown businesses need to be NIBROC's first priority, not North Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee vendors, and not out of town bands that are paid ridiculous money that also departs the state hours later - at least most of it.
  
The entertainment has other issues also. There are some good bands that come through, but it is way too costly, doesn't promote local talent, and isn't the kind of entertainment you can bring your family out to every night.

Great info here.

Yes, it's gotten away from the local focal point.  I've not problem with out of town and out of state vendors, but, the locals need the best spots, not the Gyro man.

The problem is, the nibroc heads don't read this site, they march to a different drummer, their own.

Another past nibroc event was the old fashioned dress up day, where the store clerks and other employees of downtown business's dressed up in old fashioned clothing.  (and some of them didn't have to buy it, it was in their closets).

Does anyone know who is playing at the Chicken Festival this year?

Last year our friends from Knoxville were in town during nibroc.  They enjoyed the festival so much, we went three nights in a row.  They commented on how it was so crowded yet fun, safe and family oriented.  They loved the concert.  This year they are coming back for Joan Jett.  They loved the fact that the children were able to run around and still be safe.  KUDOS

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Trying to find nibroc on your site to view schedule of events but are unable to locate. Can someone tell me site to go to to get events and times.  My kids are so excited.  Can't wait for Joan Jett and Starship. There is nothing posted on Events Page?????

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We apologize, but while we receive many requests and detailed information from organizers of other local events such as the Corbin Main Street program, The Cumberland Valley Cruise-In, The Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky, The Pigskin Classic, Relay for Life and many other Corbin area events, we do not receive any information from NIBROC or their organizers. The Chamber has their own website, but as of earlier this week the Chamber did not have any information posted on their site other than 2007 vendor forms.

Extensive NIBROC information should be available in both Corbin newspapers next week. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Found it.

Heres the site for the Economic Development Board, or, Chamber of commerce.

I checked it out, seems very generic in some ways. But,

http://www.corbinky.org/

Check it out and give us your opinions.

Very out of date - horse show is a good example.