People traveled from all over the coastal area to take in the concert. Many brought along their grills and tail-gated before the concert. Loveless and White did an excellent job of entertaining the large crowd, but the audience waited anxiously for Vince Gill's performance. Thunderous applause greeted him as he took the stage. This country superstar dazzeld the spectators and left everyone eagerly anticipating Music Fest 97.
Plans are in the works for another performance next spring.