FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL

Historical Presenters in period dress demonstrate skills necessary for survival on the Kansas Prairie in the l860s. Demonstrations have included RopeMaking, SoapMaking, KettleCorn, Spinning, Weaving, RugMaking, BroomMaking, BlackSmithy, StoneMasonery, Homemade RootBeer, BasketWeaving, Calligraphy, HandWork, Quilting, ChildrensCrafts, StoryTelling, HomemadeIceCream, PrairieCooking, Encampments, and Banjo and Fiddle Workshops. Festival opens at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Roy McClure Memorial Banjo Workshop will begin at 10:00 a.m.. The Gary Hughes Memorial Fiddle Workshop will begin at 1:00 p.m.. The Festival will close at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. There will be a Contradanse with live music and a live caller at 7:30 p.m. Everybody is welcome Sunday's Festival will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will finish at 4:00 p.m.