Two years ago legendary folk singer, Jean Ritchie, died.

She was a Perry County native who influenced many lives with her music.

While Ritchie is gone, her legacy continues to live on through her relatives.

Her son now plays her old dulcimer and said he can still hear her giving him tips.

"I hear her saying not so fast, not so fast! Slow it down," said Jon Pickow.

Music has remained a cornerstone in the Ritchie family.

"That was really a very important thing to her," said Pickow. "That the next generations really learn the songs and carry them on."

Many members of the Ritchie family do not live in Kentucky. However, they are in town for a family reunion and wanted to give back to the community.

When they realized the Perry County Fair was going on while everyone was in town, they decided to perform.

"We are going to be singing a lot of Jean's songs that she wrote," said Judy Ritchie Hudson, Jean's Niece.

Even in Jean's final days, music always seemed to connect her to others.

"She was at a point where she couldn't remember a lot of details about day to day things but she could still remember all 400 verses to Barbary Allen," said Pickow.

No matter the distance, music continues to connect the Ritchie family. They said it brings them together so they can carry on Jean's legacy.

"We pretty much carry it on wherever we are but it's always a pleasure to come back to Perry County where it all began," said Pickow.

They performed a variety show for folks at the fair on Friday.

Halfway to Hazard also played later that evening.

A variety of performers will also take to the stage on Saturday, including Midlife Crisis. They are scheduled to perform at 8:30 in the evening.