There will be a barbecue, a volleyball tournament, gospel choirs and blues bands, arts-and-crafts exhibits and a 5K run at the West Louisville Metro Appreciation Festival Saturday and Sunday, which is expected to draw 35,000 people. But what gets the adrenaline rushing at this 28-year Shawnee Park tradition is the tournament of African-American-inspired card games. Last year, it was Bid Whist. This year, it's Spades. "People get a chance to get their bragging rights on," said Yvonne Coleman-Bach, director of the public relations for the Louisville Defender, which sponsors the festival. "They take a lot of pride saying they're the best player in the tournament." Up for grabs is $2,000 in cash and prizes, and about 200 Spades aficionados from the South and Midwest have registered to play; including some familiar names in...
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