Right at the entry to the market, dozens of tourists crowd around its most famous attraction: a fish stand where the workers throw a salmon back and forth several meters over shoppers' heads.

VOA: standard.2010.07.14

Even with a lineup that included fan favorites like Sam Bush, Steve Martin,Taj Mahal and The Avett Brothers, it's the chance to see the legendary Doc Watson in action that has always been Merlefest's biggest attraction.

VOA: standard.2010.06.07