You won’t want to miss the 48th annual Children’s Festival as this year’s theme: “Create a Spark!” promises to deliver three fun-filled sessions that will bring out the creativity of both the young and young at heart.
This three day event will be held at the Britt Festival Grounds in Jacksonville July 12-14 and is sponsored by the Storytelling Guild. For generations, the Children’s Festival has been a favorite family summertime event that offers hours of enjoyment and entertainment at a very low $3.00 per person.
There are over 35 hands-on art, craft, science projects (including a new one to the science booth called “Squishy Circuits”) and of course the daily feeding of the litter-eating dragons, Rosabelle and Pebbles and a new addition, a baby dragon named Lulu that is anxious to receive your recyclable items! Older children will enjoy candle making, pottery and wood working, while younger children will have a chance to make a macaroni necklace, sand and easel art and have faces painted. The whole family can also look forward to child-focused stage performances, yummy food from our Dragon Deli and also meeting our new 2014 Queen and her court.
Children’s Festival Schedule
Saturday, July 12 4:30pm-8:30pm
Sunday, July 13 4:30pm-8:30pm
Monday, July 14 10:00am-1:30pm
To find out more about the Children’s Festival, please visit their website at storytellingguild.org.
New Lego Community Build to be Held at 2014 Children’s Festival
While attending this year’s Children’s Festival, you’ll want to stop by and take part in the Lego Community Build. This booth focuses on building and creating a structure together with others. By the end of Monday’s session, it will be fun to see what it looks like!
Children are encouraged to bring a Lego brick from home. (not necessary, but encouraged!) They will be able to write their name on it and donate it for others to use during future Festivals.
The Storytelling Guild always appreciates the support of our very generous community. If you happen to have Legos at home that you no longer want, the Storytelling Guild would welcome your donation. By supporting the Guild, you help us to not only continue putting on one of the most popular family events, but also the other programs they do throughout the year. They are dedicated to serving the community by providing opportunities for children to be exposed to the magic of books and the joy of reading.
You can contact one of the Director’s for more information. Lara Knackstedt at 541-210-1999 or Lona Dillard at lona.dillard@gmail.com. Visit their website at storytellingguild.org.