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Luke Bryan takes the stage at Craven

Jul 12, 2014 | 9:49 AM

paNOW staff

The whole festival got to sing along with one of the biggest names in country music on Friday night.

Luke Bryan kicked off the Craven Country Jamboree and fans were not disappointed.

“When he shook his hips it was awesome. I couldn't stop singing, I think I'm going to lose my voice tomorrow morning,” said Megan.

“Probably the best concert I've even been to by far,” said Shane.

For Mitch the crowd played a big part in making the experience.

“It had a really neat vibe with all the people here and I think that really gave the performers that extra edge. All the excitement out here you can see reflected on them when they played.”

After Luke Bryan left the stage, people headed back to their campsite. With so many RV's and campers at Craven, it's easy to get lost.

How do festival-goers find their campsite?

“You just take a flashlight and hope for the best and if you don't make it, you don't make it,” said Braden

“A campsite next to us has a really high blow up balloon of Tinkerbell so we look in sky and try and find Tinkerbell,” said Stephanie.

“When you go out the gates there's a big smiley face, neon lights and that's by our campsite,” said one Craven camper.

Not all campers need a sign to find their way back.

“After so may years you know exactly where it is, you don't get lost,” said Joanne.

Craven Country Jamboree continues Saturday evening with Dierks Bentley taking the stage. Keith Urban will close the festival on Sunday. 

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