39th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival

39th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival
September 19, 2015 • A supplement to The Yadkin Ripple
Harvest Festival
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Yadkin Ripple
39th Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival
(Including the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center)
By John Willingham
President of the Yadkin Arts Council
WELCOME…….On behalf of
the Yadkin Arts Council, we
are pleased to present the 39th
Annual Yadkin Valley Harvest
Festival. We pride ourselves
in being the longest running
annual festival in the Yadkin
Valley. Historically the festival
takes place on the third
Saturday in September.
As an outdoor festival,
we are always at the mercy
of Mother Nature. In 2004
Hurricane Ivan almost put
a damper on the festival.
Nonetheless, we welcomed
over 10,000 folks to downtown
Yadkinville that year. Last
year we had a wonderful day
weatherwise, and the festival
drew a crowd estimated at
15,000.
The festival will encompass
most of the downtown streets
in Yadkinville. The Health
Services area at State and
Elm streets will anchor one
end of the festival and the
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
will be at the other end. In
between you will find a host of
vendors, demonstrations, kid’s
entertainment, and much,
much more. There will be
continuous entertainment on
the outdoor stage by the Arts
Center, with shaded seating
for those that come early.
Each year, our goal is to
update the festival with new
and interesting offerings.
At the same time, we try to
maintain its flavor and appeal,
making this a very special day
for our citizens. In addition
to the revamped lay-out last
year, we added Carnival Alley
on Main Street in front of
the library. This was such a
success with the kids that it
will return with even more
rides and entertainment.
New this year will be Ireland
Insurance beer garden and
Yadtel lounge. This adult
entertainment area features
the best in beers as well as
a lounge where you can sit
and relax while watching
the Saturday college football
games.
At some point you are
bound to get hungry. We
have you covered with our
mega food court, located at
the intersection of Elm and
Jackson Streets. There will
The W.N. Ireland Beer Garden and Yadtel Lounge are a new addition to this year’s
Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival.
also be plenty of sheltered
seating conveniently located
right next to the food vendors.
Here you can relax under a
shade tent and enjoy your
meal. Or, if you just need a
little resting time, this is the
ideal place to sit down and
catch your breath.
The 39th Annual Yadkin
Valley Harvest Festival runs
from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. We
hope that you will make plans
to be a part of the fun and
excitement. It is truly a day to
celebrate life in Yadkin County.
If you have any questions,
please feel free to contact the
Yadkin Arts Council at 336679-2941.
Entertainment Schedule
Located on the outdoor stage at the
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center Plaza.
9:30 a.m. — Awards for Race for
Macemore
10 a.m. — OPENING CEREMONIES
10:30 a.m. — None of the Above
12:30 p.m. — Taylor Vaden &
Memphis Thunder
2:30 p.m. — Oil & Renegar
Photo courtesy of Yadkin Arts Council
Live music will fill the plaza stage near the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. following the opening ceremonies and the awards
for the Race for Macemore.
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Yadkin Arts Council announces fall series
The Yadkin Arts Council has been
working hard to put together a fantastic
series of events for the fall and winter
season. There will be something for
everyone, with events from comedy
to music and a very special holiday
extravaganza.
The series will kick off Sept. 25 and 26
at 7:30 p.m. with a Comedy Night at the
Willingham, starring Bill Blank.
“After the success we experienced
with the Baby Boomer Comedy Show
this past spring we learned that Yadkin
County likes stand-up comedy,” said
Cultural Arts Center Director Lindsay
Craven. “We’re exploring this area again
with another great stand-up comedian.
Bill has a great reputation and has been
featured on Spike TV as well as in Sports
Illustrated. His routine will be funny and
edgy but clean.”
Blank is an easy going everyman with
a wit as sharp as a razor, his act pushes
the envelope without pushing too far.
He challenges one’s sensibilities without
making him uncomfortable. In short, he
hits it out of the park and goes the extra
distance to earn the laugh. Earning the
respect of fellow comics and comedy
aficionados, Blank believes that it doesn’t
take an idiot, or a genius, to understand
great comedy. Funny is funny. And Bill is
funny. Tickets are $20.
Tickets already have sold out for the
Oct. 24 show David Holt presents “The
Big Splash: The Stories Behind the
Songs” with Will McIntyre.
“David Holt tickets unfortunately
sold out in mid-August, but we are so
glad that we are bringing our audience
performances that are in demand and
exciting enough to sell out the house,”
Craven said.
In “Big Splash,” four-time Grammy
Award winner David Holt and bass
player Will McIntyre let the audience
in on the unique tales behind some
of traditional music’s most intriguing
songs. From banjos to bones, bluegrass
to blues, David learned from the best —
Doc Watson, Roy Acuff, Etta Baker and
Earl Scruggs. Full of humor, music and
true tales, it’s a rousing good time.
“We were so fortunate to be introduced
to David Holt almost 12 years ago. We
had contracted with Doc Watson to
come and perform and he brought along
this fellow, David Holt, and we had no
idea who he was at the time but we were
taken with him and David has come back
many times and is a big supporter of our
theater. He was one of the first musicians
to come and play in the theater when it
opened. That night he told us that the
acoustics in the Willingham Theater are
the best he’s ever experienced and that
the connection between the audience
and performer were the best and I want
to come back and we’re just so excited
to have him back,” said Arts Council
President John Willingham.
On Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m., the arts
council will feature A Tribute to Paul
Robeson.
The show is described as a powerful
look at the many facets of Paul Robeson
the man, as well as Robeson the star.
An All-American athlete, a lawyer with
Columbia Law School credentials,
accomplished bass-baritone singer and
Broadway star, Robeson strived to rise
above the racism prevalent in the early
part of the 20th century. His triumph in
that struggle turned Robeson, as played
by Jason McKinney, into a modern day
hero. Tickets are $20.
The Willingham Theater’s Artistic
Director Ron Stacker Thompson said,
“Jason McKinney, an accomplished
classical singer and actor himself,
startlingly brings to life through song,
drama and comedy the incredible
person who was Paul Robeson. Not
surprisingly, Mr. McKinney has toured
this show throughout the United States
to rave reviews and sold out houses. The
Willingham is not only pleased, but very
fortunate to be able to include this show
in our fall/winter season”
A special holiday show featuring local
actors will be performed on Dec. 4, 5,
11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 6 and
13 at 3 p.m. Willingham Wonderland
is a magical journey to a place where
not only dreams come true but wishes
as well. A holiday extravaganza for
the entire family, filled with music,
dance and some very special surprises.
Written and directed by the Willingham
Theater’s Artistic Director Ron Stacker
Thompson and starring many of the
Willingham Workshop actors.
Tickets are $20.
The Fall Classic Film series will
feature the following:
October 3 at 1 p.m. - Animal House
October 31 at 1 p.m. - The Exorcist
November 14 at 1 p.m. - Easy Rider
December 19 at 1 p.m. - Miracle on
34th Street
For more information on upcoming
events at the Yadkin Cultural Arts
Center or to purchase tickets, visit www.
yadkinarts.org or call 336-679-2941.
Photos by Kitsey E. Burns | Yadkin Ripple
LEFT: Racers cross the finish line at the Race More for Macemore 5K at the start of the 38th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival. RIGHT: Bluegrass band None of the Above performs on the Yadkin Cultural Arts
Center plaza stage at the Harvest Festival.
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Agriculture
showcase at
Harvest Festival
39th Annual Yadkin
Valley Harvest
Festival information
Staff Report
Once again this year, the parking lot in front of the Yadkin
County Planning and Permits Building at 213 E. Elm St. will
showcase local agriculture and feature special demonstrations
from Horne Creek Living Historical Farm and other traditional
artisans during the annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival in
Yadkinville.
Horne Creek Farm also will provide information relating
to its farm and offer children’s activities and heritage craft
demonstrations, such as tatting, spinning, basket making and
chair caning.
Yadkin County Farm Bureau will highlight Yadkin County
agriculture. There also will be giveaways and door prizes for
those wanting to stop by to register.
Brand new this year is the Got to Be NC 40-foot recreational
vehicle from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services. The Got to Be NC program features North
Carolina grown, raised, caught and made products. Stop by to
learn more about favorite NC products.
The Yadkin Farmers Market will operate for the day at the
festival, selling local produce direct from the farmers.
The Yadkin County Beekeepers Association also will be there
with honey, beekeeping equipment and information for anyone
wanting to learn more about honeybees and beekeeping.
The NC Forest Service will be on hand to answer questions
relating to trees and woodlands.
Cooperative Extension and the Extension Master Gardener
volunteers also will provide information and answer questions
relating to home food production and preservation, so be sure to
visit with any gardening and canning questions.
Photo courtesy of Yadkin Arts Council
Part of the agriculture and harvest theme, antique tractors are seen on
display during the 38th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival in 2014.
September 19
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year marks the 39th year for the
Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival which is
sponsored by the Yadkin Arts Council.
Highlights of the festival include:
• Carnival Alley — a 25’ Oceanic Slide,
Obstacle Challenge, Gorilligan’s Island
Paradise Venture Play, 20’ Clown-face
Moonwalk, Kiddie Chair Swing Ride and
more!
• Race More For Macemore — 5K Run/
Walk. Starting at 8:30 with a Fun Run, the
5K will begin at 9:00. Held in memory of
local teen - Austin Macemore. The race
finish line will bring the race right through
the heart of the festival!
• Heritage Area — presented by the NC
Cooperative Extension Services, the
heritage area will be filled with people
who create, craft, and grow products
in the heritage ways. You will find
demonstrations, exhibits, information,
products and more so make sure you
check this area out.
• Beer Garden & TV Lounge sponsored by
Ireland Insurance and Yadtel.
• Live Entertainment. One stage this year
— the outdoor stage at the Yadkin Cultural
Arts Center Plaza.
o 10:30 a.m. — None of the Above
o 12:30 p.m. — Taylor Vaden & Memphis
Thunder
o 2:30 p.m. — Oil & Renegar
• And, of course, no festival is complete
without lots of great craft and food
vendors.
Come out and join us for a fun filled family
day!
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LEFT: In honor of the Harvest Festival, a beautiful array of jam and hot pickled green tomatoes for sale, all handmade by Davie County resident Carol Head. RIGHT: Allen Styers pulls some hand-rolled apple fried
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LEFT: Elizabeth Church makes her way to the top of the climbing wall for a bird’s eye view of the Harvest Festival. RIGHT: Games and activities for kids will be available during the 39th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest
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LEFT: These “holy rollers” from Maplewood Baptist Church have the important task of preparing the fried pies, a favorite item at the Harvest Festival. RIGHT: Live music will fill the plaza stage near the Yadkin
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Photos courtesy of Yadkin Arts Council
LEFT: Games and activities for kids will be available during the 39th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival. RIGHT: Part of the agriculture and harvest theme, antique tractors are seen on display during the 38th
annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival in 2014.
LEFT: Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival. RIGHT: Agriculture, including honeybees, will be on display at the Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival.
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Photos courtesy of Yadkin Arts Council
LEFT: Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival. RIGHT: Games and activities for kids will be available during the 39th annual Yadkin Valley Harvest Festival.
LEFT: Live music will fill the plaza stage near the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. following the opening ceremonies and the awards for the Race for Macemore. RIGHT: Residents and visitors
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