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and craftsmen are invited to participate in an arts and crafts show at
Landmark Park in Dothan, Al. on Saturday, March 21, 2009. The arts and craft
show will be held in conjunction with the park's annual "Spring Farm
Day" celebration. This event, which normally attracts approximately 3,000
visitors, will include demonstrations of many rural skills and traditions such
as plowing with mules, black-smithing, sheep shearing, weaving, spinning,
cooking on open hearth and more. Music, concessions, children's activities,
and an old-time fiddlers convention will also be held.
Work may be in any medium, but must be the original work and design of the artist. Purchased, manufactured, or kit items will not be allowed. Booth fees are $40 for each 12' x 12' out door space or $60 for an indoor space. Registration deadline is March 9, 2009 and can be made in person at Landmark Park, by mail, or by fax. All applications are subject to approval by the Spring Farm Day committee. To receive an application or additional information, please contact Landmark Park, PO Box 6362, Dothan, AL. 36302 or call 334-794-3452. Landmark Park is a 100 acre outdoor museum on the outskirts of Dothan dedicated to preserving our cultural and natural heritage. The park serves as "Alabama's Official Museum of Agriculture" and includes an 1890's living history farmstead, a "crossroads community" with turn-of-the-century buildings such as a church, one-room school, general store, and drugstore/doctors office. In addition, the park includes nature trails, wildlife exhibits, an elevated boardwalk, and planetarium. Admission to "Spring Farm Day" is $8 for adults,$6 for Seniors, $4 for children, with free admission for park members. Landmark Park is located on US Hwy 431, three miles north of Dothan's Ross Clark Circle. For more information, please call the park office at 334-794-3452. |
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