Eighth Annual
FlintHills FolkLife Festival
Cottonwood Falls, Kansas
June 8 - 10, 2007


2006 Events (2007 will be posted as soon as possible)

Saturday, June 10th, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday, June 11th, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 
on the grounds of the historic Chase County Courthouse.

Historical Presenters in period dress demonstrate the skills necessary for pioneers to live and work in the mid-1800s. Items produced at the festival will be for sale.

Historical Presenters in previous years have included:
  • BasketMaking
  • SoapMaking
  • a BlackSmith
  • Spinning
  • PaperMarbling
  • HandCarving
  • LeatherWorking
  • Calligraphy
  • PotteryMaking
  • RopeMaking
  • Natural Herbs
  • Weaving
  • KettleCorn
  • BroomMaking
  • Primitive Handmade Furniture
  • Tatting
  • TreenWare
  • QuiltMaking
  • Homemade Root Beer
  • Civil War Era Encampment
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • a ZitherPlayer
  • Live Music

The TallGrass Pickers will gather to jam at the Courthouse lawn at 7:30 Saturday evening. Plan to join us to listen or participate. Bring lawn chairs

There is no admission charge to the festival or grounds.

For more information contact:

  • Charley & Carol Klamm at the Fiber Factory
    (620) 273-8686
      
  • Sue Smith at the Emma Chase Cafe
    (620) 273-6020
    prairie-maid@sbcglobal.net

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