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TR
1977-1979 :: NO PHOTOS AVAILABLE |
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TR
1980 |
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Now
this is vintage! Over 25 years ago, and it's very apparant that
they knew exactly what they were doing! Proof that the Legend of
Serb Fest most definately reaches back into the 1970's! |
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TR
1981 |
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Serbs
gather outside of Turkey Run Inn for a discussion. The one and only
Crazy Dan can be seen topless with his arms crossed in the center
of the photo. This lengendary photo was recreated
by attendees at TR 2008. (L) Serbian photo-op during the hike (R).
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TR
1982 |
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Here's
a good looking group by today's TR standards.. you can be sure there
are many more Serbs lurking around TR as this picture is taken...
Abe Lincoln - the Grandfather of Serb Fest is pictured far right.
(L). The Serbs gather around the fire and take the opportunity to
dry their shoes. (R) |
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TR
1983 |
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Another
typical Serb Fest scene gathered around the picnic tables. (L) ::
Careful guys! A little Serbian off-road hiking. (R) |
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TR
1984 |
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PLEASE....
look closely... appreciate the incredible amount of meat you see
in this photo! (L) :: The women prepare the side dishes over the
classic red & white checked table cloth. (R) |
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TR
1985 |
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A
pivotal year indeed.... This marks a transition year in Serb Fest
attendees. Most notably, this is the first year in which the Zelenkovich
Family attends (minus a young Jovan who was in Yugo). (L) :: Check
out Mr. Z. Do we see the resemblence to Jovan? Give it a few years.
(R) |
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TR
1986 |
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A
young Jovan (right) stands over a blazing grill. Here, Jovan makes
his historic 1st trip to Turkey Run indirectly and unknowingly affecting
the rest of our lives forever. Who knew that such an innocent trip
on Memorial Day weekend 20 years ago by a 6 year old could have
such a significant impact on all of our lives? This of course begins
the early weaving of the fabric and a parallel timeline that is
to become today's Turkey Run... today's Fire & Ice Extravaganza...
the future of Memorial Day Weekend at Turkey Run when the days of
Serb Fest will rest in only rest in our memories. |
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TR
1987 |
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A
long lost photo, one the only known group photo from TR 1987 shows
Monica's Dad and Cika Daca standing amongst a group of Serbs at
the picnic table. |
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1987
:: NO PHOTOS AVAILABLE |
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TR
1988 |
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Yes
indeed, Cika Daca has a full belly, Teta Lela loves it & a young
Jovan looks on in admiration! (L) :: Can't pass up the pony rides
at TR! (R) This of course if the first documented appearance of
the rest of modern Serb Fest regulars. While it appears that many
of the original attendees are still strong in numbers, a distinct
transition is being made between those early attendees and those
who have been able to stand the test of time. |
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LOST YEAR :: DEVILS LAKE 1989 |
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1989
remains the only year that it can be confirmed that an alternate
site had to be chosen for Serb Fest. It seems that Turkey Run had
gotten too popular and sold out of cabins & rooms at the Inn,
so Devil's Lake was chosen as the alternate location. It was in
1989 that the Serbs begain reserving rooms at Turkey Run 2 years
in advance. |
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TR
1990 |
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Mr.
Z and Cika Bora relax in their lawn chairs. Looks a lot like something
you might find Scott & John doing during today's Turkey Runs.
(L) :: Monica Dad, Mrs. Abe Lincoln & Jovan's parents pose for
a photo behind the sacred grill. The grill shows noticably less
age than what most of us are used to now a days (R). Here we have
the first documented appearance of the Stevanovic Family - this
of course is to assume Monica as well. |
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TR
1991 |
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Another
typical Serb Fest: coolers, lawn chairs, and clothes too "nice"
for barbequeing in central Indiana. |
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TR
1992 |
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The
Serbs won't let weather ruin their good time! Nothing wrong with
dinner in the shelter especially when you get a good strong fire
burning! |
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TR
1993 |
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A
typical scene, now more than 15 years ago! On the left, you'll see
a young Emma Loyfman in what is believed to be her first trip to
Turkey Run. Her impressive history at Serb Fest was a little known
secret until Monica uncovered these photos in 2009. (L) :: A young
thirteen year old Jovan is seen walking by the end of the picnic
table. It can be presumed that in these moments, visions of future
Serb Fests may have been subconciously forming in the minds of these
young attendees (R) |
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TR
1994 |
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A
small group photo amidst a light hike (L) :: Low & behold an
early photo of Jeff Bott with Jovan proving that the non-Serbian
male was actually introduced to TR two years prior than originally
thought. Bott would make his final trip to TR in 1998 (Scott's 1st
trip to Serb Fest) and in essence truly is the link between historic
Serb Fests and what we all know Turkey Run to be today. (R) |
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TR
1995 |
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Mr.
Z & Abe Lincoln anchor this group shot (L). :: Look closely!!
Yes, Abe Lincoln is indeed holding a video camera! If you, or anyone
you know can get your hands on this elusive video footage, we would
forever be in debt to you! Help us preserve the rich history of
Serb Fest!! (R) |
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TR
1996-1998 :: NO PHOTOS AVAILABLE |
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1996
:: Jeff Bott makes his second trip to TR on record. This was originally
thought to be the year in which Jovan introduced the first non-Serbian
male to TR. While this was later proved to have occurred in 1994,
because of the uncertainty surrounding non-Serbian male attendance
in 1995, TR1996 is considered to be the official beginning of
Jovan's invitation of non-Serbian males. Subsequently, this year
would be marked the official beginning of the "Fire
& Ice Extravaganza" after TR 2003.
1997
:: Scott makes his first trip to Turkey Run this summer with a
group of High School friends who were looking to take a weekend
camping trip together. Turkey Run State Park in something of an
act of destiny was chosen out of a long list of potential destinations.
The weekend was spent at Cherokee Village Campground just outside
of Turkey Run. This of course influenced the group's choice of
camping location at TR 2001 observed. Scott's familiarity with
Turkey Run is what sparked the preverbial "Fire" that
ignited the soon to be official, "Fire & Ice Extravaganza"
- the younger generation's answer to the call of Serb Fest elders.
1998
:: For those of you unfamiliar with the story, in the spring of
1998, after the meeting and early development of friendship between
Scott & Jovan.... Jovan had mentioned this "annual barbeque"
that he and his family went to every Memorial Day weekend... When
Turkey Run was mentioned, Scott immediately disclosed that he
had been there less than a year earlier which in turn prompted
Jovan to extend an invitation to Scott to make his return trip
to TR. This of course was becoming tradition for Jovan to invite
a friend or two to TR each year as he had in each of the prior
2 years. Shortly after accepting the invitation, Scott & Jovan
recruited OLAF to attend along with the infamous then TR-veteran
attendee, Jeff Bott. He proved to be the only link between early
"Fire & Ice" years and the current group of attendees.
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TR
1999 |
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Before
piling into the Zelenkovich van to head down to Serb Fest, the kids
pay respects to Mr. Z.'s cargo shorts rumored to be from the '70's
- You notice that each of the kids are wearing cargo shorts in this
photo. Clearly Mr. Z was far ahead of the times - an impressive
feat. |
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TR
2000 :: NO PHOTOS AVAILABLE |
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TR
2001 |
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Teta
Lela is certainly excited sporting the indian head dress... Daca
flees the scene (L). Mr. Z enjoys a civap (R). While Jovan and the
rest of the previously expected non-Serbian male attendees were
celebration college graduation with a back-packing trip in Europe,
Scott kept tradition alive by recruiting two new attendees (Krangis
& Brian Crissie) to pack up a car, make the generation's first
trip to DSD, and head down to Serb Fest to meet the rest of the
Serb Fest regulars. It was to Krangis & CR that Mr. Z made the
memorable declaration - "You know the rules... You eat, or
you're out!". This of course would become the pillar on which
today's Fire & Ice Code of Ethics stands. Sadly this would be
Mr. & Mrs. Z's final trip to TR for a number of years. |
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TR
2002 |
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A
healthy group of Serb Fest attendees amidst one of the many long
meals at TR (L). Cika Bora once again mans the secondary grill (R).
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TR
2003 |
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TR
2003 marked the first year since the late 1970's that there was
no Serb Fest. While the younger generation still put on the annual
"Fire & Ice Extravaganza", the Serbs were greatly
missed. We thought we had possibly seen the last Serb Fest without
even realizing the magnitude of the event. |
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TR
2004 |
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Rejoice!
Serb Fest made a come back in 2004 with Cika Daca, Teta Lela, Cika
Bora & Teta Cica in attendance! The Indian head dress is aways
a hit with the Serbs (L). Cika Daca & Teta Lela pose for a picture
while gripping their red solo cups (R). |
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TR
2005 |
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Daca,
Jovan, & Bora (L). Cika Daca surely is excited about his Brandy!
(R). Dubbed "Serb Fest Reunion" due to the expected come
back of Mr. & Mrs. Z to TR. This was also to be the year during
which the follow up documentary to "Fire & Ice Extravaganza"
was to be filmed in which priceless footage and interviews would
be conducted with all Hall of Famers in attendance. However, in
a devistating announcement at the 11th hour, Mr. & Mrs. Z had
to announce their not being able to make the trip due to personal
business in Florida. Despite this disappointment, Serb Fest 2005,
as is extremely evident by these photos, was nothing short of spectacular! |
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TR
2006 |
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Cika
Bora and Teta Cica prepare food in the hot TR sun (L). Jovan helps
himself to a healthy serving of potato salad offered by Teta Lela
(R). TR 2006 proved that Serb Fest was as vibrant as ever! This
of course, was due largely in part by the strong showing of Hall
of Famers. With the return of Mr. & Mrs. Z. it brought the Hall
of Famer attendee total to 6 - the strongest turn out since TR 2002!
Overall attendance figures were unconfirmed, but believed to be
at approximately in excess of 30! The addition of Jovan's nephews
Joe & Nick Taylor gave them the opportunity to begin the journey
that their Uncle Slobo began some 20 years ago! |
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TR
2007 |
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Cika
Bora and Rookie of the Year, Eric Hansen study the flight of an
incoming bean bag. The initiation of this popular lawn/tailgate
game quickly became one of the most popular activities at Serb Fest
for all generations (L). Jovan mans the grill while the men congregate
in great anticipation of the weekend's first batch of cevapcici
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TR
2008 |
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Monica's
Mom made a brief and unexpected appearance Sunday afternoon (L).
Hardly uncommon to find people laughing uncontrollably in Crazy
Dan's company! (R). |
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TR
2009 |
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A
sea of lawn chairs and coolers dominate the landscape at Turkey
Run State Park (L). The men capture a moment with Mr. Z & Cika
Daca prior to the close of TR 09. |
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