HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS:

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"CREATIVE POETRY SPACE" with Jana Madill

 

Saturday @ 2:15 pm (pine trees on south end of grounds)​

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Are you curious about a new dimension of creativity? Poetry is an immersive experience, bringing you into connection with all your senses. We will talk about how poetry is systemic throughout literature of the ages and all human cultures. I will read short verses from children’s books to song lyrics, classical poets and modern-day muses. You’re invited to share your poems, and we will write poetry together. All supplies provided.​

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​​​​​"T-SHIRT STAMPS" with Visions of Independence (created by Yvette Cuthbert)

 

Saturday, ongoing between 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Silver Maple Big Top)

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Bring your imagination and a t-shirt! “Whoop and Hollar” themed stamps will be used with fabric-friendly acrylic paint for you to create your new “Favorite Festival T-shirt” and wear it proudly. Each one will be unique just like us. This all-ages workshop will be an ongoing craft station format, set up in the Silver Maple Big Top (Family Tent) and run by VOI's Creative Corner booth.​

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​"TREE TALKS" with Richard Warkentin

 

Saturday @ 3:30 pm (Artisan Alley)

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Learn about the importance of trees, how to care for them, and their relevance in both our natural ecosystems and agricultural spaces—particularly as the climate changes. Bring your tree-related questions with you and let's have a chat about the biggest and oldest beings on the planet. Now, go hug a tree!

 

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​"WOOD SPIRIT CARVING" with Doug Fraser

 

Saturday @ 4:45 pm (Sharing Circle, in campground tallgrass area)

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Have you ever wondered how wood carvers make carvings with power tools? Is this something you would be interested in learning? Well, here it is! A workshop that will give you step by step instructions on how to make a wood spirit (or soapstone)
figure... the tools you need, the wood species you need, and the techniques you need to make your own wood images. Come and join us for this 30+ minute wood carving
experience!

 

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES:

 

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RED BARN JAM SESSIONS

 

2:30 pm - hosted by Alistair Wright

3:45 pm - hosted by Simply Kara

5:15 pm - hosted by Justin Fry

7:00 pm - hosted by Simply Kara

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Take part in the 30-minute open jam sessions, which allow musicians of all skill levels to share, connect, and create together! Hosted by various musicians (see above). Hop in and join these rotational jam sessions to perform your new or original material in front of a supportive audience (with other musicians to back you up)! Or, you can also sing along, play the spoons, or sit back and enjoy a variety of emerging and established talent.

 

At midnight, following the mainstage program, join Peter Adams for the iconic Whoop & Hollar "sunrise" jams around the campfire/sharing circle area.

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CREATIVE CORNER: ARTS & CRAFTS STATION

 

Saturday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm @ Silver Maple Big Top/Family Tent

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Get Crafty at Creative Corner!

 

Visions of Independence are bringing back their popular arts and craft station to the festival! Fun for kids, families, and people of all ages, you can participate in a hands-on creative experience that is different each time. Activities may include:

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• Arts & Crafts (t-shirt stamps craft by Yvette Cuthbert; see below)

• Interactive Mural (Fun Photo Stand-In Booth)

• Bubble Station

• Colouring Books 

 

 

FACE PAINTING & CARICATURES BY SHANA HARRY

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Local artist, Shana Harry, will be painting faces and drawing cartoon caricatures from 1-3 pm under the Big Top. (Half-Face: $5, Full-Face: $10, Caricature: $20; cash only)

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HENNA TATTOOS BY SEEMA CHOUHAN

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Visit the Blessings Collection booth in Artisan Alley to get your custom henna tattoo ($20 each; cash preferred).

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​CHILDREN'S STORYTELLING​

 

Saturday @ Silver Maple Big Top/Family Tent

 

2:00 PM - Reading with Rich, local storyteller

4:00 PM - Rachael Clarke, local author​

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PAINTED ROCK SCAVENGER HUNT

 

Saturday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (site-wide; start at Big Top)

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Set out on a scavenger hunt through the Cottonwood Trail and various places around the festival site, following the clues along the way! Look for the painted rocks hidden around the grounds. Can you find them all? The adventure begins under the Big Top. Are you up for the challenge? 

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BASEMENT THEATRE / BIG GAMES

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Saturday, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (beside Big Top)

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The Basement Theatre wants to provide a community-based arts performing group to build up family entertainment in our community and provide opportunities for kids to grow and learn on and off the stage.

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On Saturday at Whoop & Hollar, we will be providing fun, family activities for everyone to enjoy as the day progresses. Join us beside The Children’s Tent for some great games that you know and love but on a large scale like Yahtzee, Connect 4, and darts.​

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HULA HOOPING

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Simply grab a hula hoop if you see one, and move your body during any type of music during the festival program!​​​​

 

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