Welcome Back Wally in Gallupville

GALLUPVILLE — The Gallupville Methodist Church and the Gallupville House Association (GHA) joined forces for a special event on Saturday, combining two annual events—one long-standing and one relatively new. The event took place at the Methodist Church, just a few doors down from the Gallupville House, and began with a concert from Wally Jones. Jones, now a resident of Selkirk, grew up in Wright, just a stone’s throw from the Gallupville House, and had been the organist at the Methodist Church for several years. Saturday’s concert marked the second year in a row Jones has come home to perform. Opening up this year’s concert was Uncle Billy’s Balladeers, a Civil War-era-based group of musicians, including GHA member Dick Sherman. The musicians also took the opportunity to celebrate Flag Day, handing out small flags to attendees. 

Immediately following the concert, the Methodist Church began serving strawberry shortcake, continuing its years-long tradition of hosting a Strawberry Festival on Father’s Day weekend. Bought with a donation of any kind, young and old enjoyed a hearty serving of strawberries and ice cream over a biscuit. While the event has grown somewhat smaller in recent years, moving indoors from what was once a block party with a closed street and a band outside, the star of the show—the strawberry shortcake—is as good as ever. Up next at The Gallupville House will be the annual Ice Cream Social and Touch a Truck. For more information, visit gallupvillehouse.org.