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Royal Bull Thistle Arts Festival 2014 Bull Thistles ForeverBull Thistles Forever has been chosen as the theme for this years Bull Thistle Festival.
The first days event is the Parade, which begins at the South end of town at 11:00 am, andfollows the traditional route heading North on State Rt. 66. Parade participants are asked toarrive at the parade route line-up area beginning at 10:00 am. Parade entries are acceptedup to the day before the festival. If you are interested in placing an entry in the parade toadvertise your business, organization or would like more information, please call 419-237-2830 or 4419-237-3061. Immediately following the parade, the festivities continue at thepark. Those who attended the festival last year may recall that there were some changes to thelayout a the park. The committee received a lot of positive feedback after last years changes,and has decided to keep the new format this year. The stage has been moved to a morecentral location, with tables nearby for those who would like to li sten to the music while theydine. Straw bales are also available for additional seating. Please feel free to bring along alawn chair or a blanket if you prefer.
As in years past, the arts and Crafts are the centerpiece of the festival, and the crafterswill be setting up in the Normal Grove Park as early as 9 am. We are fortunate to feature awide variety of arts and crafts including paintings, hand-carved wood items, jewelry, quiltsand more. Once again, the local artisans that make up the Bean Creek Valley Artist will beshowcasing an assortment of homemade and handcrafted i tems. Each participating memberbrings a small sampling of items for sale, allowing each of them to participate in the festivalas both crafts people and patrons.
The festival also offers a variety of food booths where you can partake of great food. TheChicken Barbecue starts at 12 noon and as usual features Port-A-Pit Barbecue. Area organi-zations will also be offering Burgers, Hot Dogs, Corn on the Cob. Thistle Burgers, french fries,fried pickles, milk shakes and pizza. Drop in for some good food and help these organizationsraise money at the same time.
We are pleased to have Steve Snider returning as our emcee for this years event and areexcited to announce this years entertainment schedule. Mustards Retreat will kick off theentertainment at 1:00. This folk music duo is joining us from Ann Arbor, and they have beenworking together since 1974. They present a very good show that should delight the audi-
ence. At 2:00, magician Jeff Wawrzaszekis will take the stage with an act that is suer to be alot of fun for the children in the crowd. The days entertainment also includes some hometowntalent in Riley Martin (who will be joined on stage by some friends) and Noelle Goodson.Both of these young and talented individuals will be playing guitar and singing for the crowd.
One of the highlights of the festival is the Bull Thistle Judging, which will commence at1:00. Bull Thistles are judged on height, girth, number of blossoms, and the fibrous contentof the stalk. There is also a booby prize for the thistle that just doesnt quite meet the standard.The best of show winner gets the coveted Golden Hoe Award and The Frank Wilson Memorial
Award will be given to the Thistle that is the Peoples Choice as the best entry. There are boundto be some stellar entries in this years competition - so keep your eye out for a contender,grab a shovel, and a serious pair of gloves - and enter your best Thistle on Saturday morning!
Each year the Bull Thistle Festival Committee makes special arrangements for the fireworksdisplay that is held at Harrison Lake State Park. Our thanks once again to the Goldan Familyand Phantom Fireworks for sponsoring this event for our festival. The fireworks will begin atdusk. People from all over enjoy watching this great fireworks show and find it a fitting endingto a great day.
On Sunday everyone is invited to come to the Community Church Service in the Grove,which will feature the Community Band. There will also be a potluck picnic after the service.This service is a lovely way to end the weekends festivities and a nice opportunity to shareworship with friends and family who attend other churches.
This year marks the 37th annual Bull Thistle Arts Festival. It is truly a unique small-townevent with something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you all there!
11:00 a.m. - PARADE
12:30 - Opening Ceremonyfor Park Activities
Bean Creek Community Arts Tent
1:00 p.m. - Bull Thistle Judging
ARTS & CRAFTSPetting Zoo Childrens Activities
ARM WRESTLING CONTESTS
Chicken BBQ ~ Milk Shake StandLemonade ~ Bull Thistle BurgersCorn on the Cob Fried Pickles
ENTERTAINMENTEmcee Steve Snider
1:00 Mustards Retreat2:00 Magic by Jeff Wawrzaszek
plus local taletNoell Goodson and Riley Martin
PHANTOM FIREWORKSHarrison Lake State Park at Dusk
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Service In Normal Grovewith community band and pot luck dinner after
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