This weekend, July 8th, Dixie Fest will be held at its annual location at Dixie Republic, Travelers Rest, SC. As in the past, Dixie Fest is expecting approximately 1500 people to attend. This is a non-entity specific event. Any proud Southerner or supporter of the South can attend. Various groups will be present with their own messages and recruitment initiatives.
I am honored to have been chosen as one of the speakers at the event. I do not consider myself a very good public speaker (I prefer writing), but I will do my best. The emphasis of my speech will reinforce a need to love our people, elevate them, motivate them, and support one another.
There is a lot of justifiable anger. There is a lot of disappointment. There have been a lot of struggles. So many others focus on the resulting hatred that emerges from that which we see and feel today. I understand this sentiment. But we cannot let it defeat us or derail our people. It is time to lift them up.
I hope to see you at Dixie Fest. It is a family friendly event. If you come, please introduce yourself and say, "Hello."
Dixie Republic, 1315 US-25, Travelers Rest, SC 29690