Posted on 11/04/2004 1:36:03 PM PST by SwinneySwitch
PRESS RELEASE:
The Storytelling Capital of Texas is planning exciting events to celebrate the 16th anniversary of Storyfest. Stories and more will come to life the weekend of November 5 – 7, 2004
Activities will kick-off Friday morning with the annual Community Breakfast, a great way to start your morning! The morning features free breakfast tacos and hot coffee along with a host of storytellers preparing for their day in the area schools. You have to get up early, as the breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m., but it’s well worth the effort. Then, a mere 12 hours later, the 7th annual Chuckwagon Dinner & Show will be held at the Live Oak County Fairgrounds. Featuring an authentic 1800’s chuckwagon preparing a delicious meal and great cowboy entertainment with music, storytelling, and cowboy poetry, the evening is highlighted by a live and silent auction. You’ll tap your toes to music by South Texas Grass Roots Band before and during dinner and you’ll hear great cowboy poets & storytellers such as Dennis Gaines and Lloyd Shelby among others. Tickets for the dinner & show are available by presale only, so you’ll want to purchase yours early!
All the activities on Friday are just the appetizer for what’s to come on Saturday. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., entertainment and activities for all ages takes place around the Live Oak County Courthouse Square in downtown George West. A little red wagon parade kicks off the day, featuring miniature floats of all descriptions parading around the festival grounds. When the parade is complete, the storytelling begins! There will be stories of all types ranging from cowboy poetry to folklore, mountain tales to ghost stories. We are welcoming three great Texas ‘tellers this year, Mary Ann Blue, Tom McDermott and Shelly Tucker. There will be stories featured in song, from gospel to country, 50’s rock to cowboy tunes. Among the music performers featured will be the Arbuckle Boys with their unique cowboy music, Nashville singer-songwriter Tim Bays and the ever-popular Riptide and their retro-rock. The kids will have fun in the children’s activity area, winning prizes at their favorite game booths. Speaking of booths, there will be plenty of arts & craft booths (early Christmas shopping!), and don’t forget those famous food booths! With delicious foods from fajitas to seafood gumbo, you’ll forget all about that diet.
But wait, that’s certainly not all! There will be various living history groups; with
actors showing what life was like in an earlier century. Behind the Lines is a living
history organization that teaches the rich history and unique perspective of people
during the mid 19th century through authentic period demonstrations and
presentations, hands-on programs and living history activities. The Buffalo Soldiers
Living History & Heritage Association is well known for its colorful encampments and
table exhibits of 19th century period artifacts. They help give a reflection of everyday
items that were utilized during a routine workday in the early days of the Old West.
Ladybug City will make its’ first appearance at Storyfest. Ladybug City is a 20’ display
of thousands of ladybugs living in a city that is animated and interactive. There will
also be a walking quilt tour, with quilts of all types on display at four local churches,
all located within one block of the festival grounds.
The day goes into evening and that brings our street dance to close out the days’ activities. Dance the night away with friends, old and new, to great music by Right Cumbersome.
On Sunday morning, join us as we partner with a local church to bring you an hour and a half of sacred stories. This will be a heartfelt morning of “feel-good” stories, songs & humor. You will find this a peaceful way to end a very busy weekend.
So much to do, all in one great weekend! Mark your calendars now for November 5 – 7, 2004 and don’t miss the 16th annual George West Storyfest!
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Live Oak County, voted over 80 percent in favor of George W. Bush on Tuesday!
Gotta talk to Mrs. Toonces, but I may be in for this. It sounds like a total hoot!
-Toonces
Storytelling Capital of Texas Ping!
This sounds like so much fun. I wish I had known sooner:'(
sounds like fun....tell me more.
bump!
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