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Idlewild Celebrates 100th Birthday at Music Fest

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It's a music festival with culture, history and tons of singing and dancing.  Idlewild is celebrating it's 100th birthday this year making their annual music fest a big one.

It kicked off Thursday night, and Friday featured musical acts from all over the Midwest.

Every year people travel from all over the country for this event.  The annual music fest represents the work being done to improve this beloved town.

The people who live in Idlewild want to share the history and culture with everyone who joins them this weekend and throughout all their centennial year celebrations.

9&10's Ann Marie LaFlamme and photojournalist Joel Deaner have the details.

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