Rain Tree Arts Council Home Grown Folk Festival

Artists & Craftsmen attending a previous Home Grown Folk Festival. SAT. /SUN., MAY 2 & 3, 2009 ? 9am-6pm Home Grown Folk Festival ? Award winning family musician Leonardo ? Storyteller Jan Wagler ? Potter Josh Unger ? Flute carver Mike Rhinehold ? Ironworker Wayne Cates ? Glass fusing and lamp work artist Daphne Runge ? Other various fiber artists, painters and sketch artists will perform and demonstrate their craft. Artist and performers interested in participating are encouraged to call or email Paula Nakajima 636-528-7786 or 636-358-5250 [email protected] ? ? ? Events are free and open to the public. ? ? ? LINCOLN COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS ? FAIRGROUNDS ROAD, TROY, MO ICS Sanctioned ?Back to Back- Chili Cook Off Chili Heads from around the region will be preparing award winning chili recipes for the following categories; Red Chilies, Green Chilies, Anything Goes Chili and Salsa. Samples -$.50 The Home Grown Folk Festival is presented to educate and celebrate our cultural heritage by showcasing the historic crafts, performing arts and music of our past in a family friendly atmosphere. The Home Grown Folk Festival is open to Craftsmen, Artisans and Artists, historic arts & crafts artisans and Folk Artists. Local musicians, storytellers and artisans are the focus of the festival. The Raintree Arts Council Brings a Great Event to Lincoln County Just added!! THE FIDDLE CONTEST Prizes! Contest starts 1:30 pm Sunday May 3rd. Contact Carmen Cortelyou at 636-528-2389 for registration and information. 2 Classes ? Open Adult and Youth. 1st ? 2nd ? 3rd Places and trophies for all classes. $450.00 in prize money Prizes totaling $1000.00 and artisan created trophies will be awarded. Entry Fees are as follows: Red Chili- $35.00 ? Green Chili-$20.00 ? Salsa -$20.00 ? Anything Goes Chili - $20.00, or 3 gallon minimum in lieu of entry fee. ? New Members $75.00 ? For more information or to register contact Linda Blakey at 573-754-0335 or email [email protected]