2012 Youth and Family
Magicians, Jugglers, Balloons, and Parades bring out the child in all of us! You will not want to miss a minute when the Festival gets underway on July 23! Each day is packed with activities and fun for the entire family. Youth, Arts and Crafts and Music events will be brought back together again and will be held in the heart of
downtown Abingdon at Remsburg Drive.
Music and Dance
Abingdon's Got Talent
Abingdon Market Pavilion
Wednesday, August 8, 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
Local teens and tweens are invited to show off their talents. Open to all talent, not just singing. No charge to enter. Cash prizes will be awarded. For more information or to register call the Festival Office at 276-623-5266 or Daniel Lasris at 865-385-2068 or dlasris@hotmail.com.
Performances
Magic Show with Magician Joseph Young
Wednesday, August 8, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Joseph Young is a multi-award winning entertainer who is quickly emerging as one of the most sought after performers in the nation. Hundred of events have been impacted by his special blend of sleight of hand, clean comedy, and hilarious audience participation. Some of his career highlights include winning the prestigious Magi-Fest First Place Gold Medal of Magic and being honored as the Houdini Rising Star of Magic for his original Rubik's Cube Manipulation Act. For more information contact Aline Backes at creative.4.us@hotmail.com.
Trish Dunn Ventriloquist Show
Abingdon Market Pavilion
Friday, August 10, 4:00 p.m.
Trish Dunn takes the stage Friday afternoon and will be strolling through Arts and Crafts on Remsburg Drive on Saturday anbd Sunday. Trish has a wide variety of associates she works with (also known as vent figures and puppets) that have diverse personalities. She adds just that extra special twist to let everyone know the show is special for them, including audience participation. Her comedy is always clean and tailored to the audience. For more information contact Aline Backes at creative.4.us@hotmail.com.
Dragon Scales and Faerie Tales
Youth Tent
Remsburg Drive
Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5
Three shows each day, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
A show for the child in all of us! With elements such as audience participation, tricks and humor, our show is a memorable experience for adults and children alike. Young ones are enchanted by seeing the dragon come to life and many depart truly believing the dragon is real. Each performance ends with a meet and greet, so everyone who wishes to meet the dragon and faerie can have a chance to do so.
Dragon Scales and Faerie Tales is a magical telling of the birth of a real "live" baby dragon. With the support of its loving faerie, the 8-foot dragon hatches from an extraordinary large golden egg. Together, the beautiful faerie and the audience welcome the dragon, then name, feed, and teach him to talk. For more information visit www.ibelieveinfaeries.com/dragon.
Team Kirkwood -- Interactive Clowning
Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29,
10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive
Ladies and Gentlemen... Boys and Girls... Circus fans of all ages... Step right up, they're all here. The brave lion tamer, the strong man, the daring tight rope walker. Come one, come all! You can only imagine the laughs as guests watch family members transform into spectacular circus stars right before their very eyes! Hosted by professional clown Kenny "Leopold" Kirkwood, this is one of the most interactive, spontaneous family shows you have ever seen! For more information contact Aline Backes at creative.4.us@hotmail.com.
Manasi's Art "Hennafyme"
Saturday, August 4
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 11, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (workshop at 2:00 p.m.)
Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive
The ancient art of Henna to the Southern charm!! Manasi Joshi will apply henna at the festival in the Youth Tent from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. With over a 5,000 yers of history, Henna is one of the most fun ways to celebrate special occasions or just to feel special!! Henna is a plant that grows in desert areas and leaves orange to dark brown temporary stain on human skin. It's one of the many gifts of the Mother Nature!! The Henna stain color varies from person to person... from Orange to dark brown.
Magic Taylor
Friday, August 10, 5:00 p.m.
Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive
Magic Taylor Grew up in Chicago and started magic at the age of 13. Many of his friends he grew up with have headline shows in Las Vegas and as far as Hawahi. Taylor also has performed his shows acrosse America, from New York to California also some foreign countries. He has been on TV. His Show consist of major stage illusions live animals audience participation and comedy. Taylor also belongs to Kidabra a group of entertainers that have wholesome shows for the entire family. He also has a local entertainment company that serves the tri-city area and beyond called Magic and Balloons.
Hands on Activities
Aboriginal Art
William King Museum
Thursday, August 9, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Enter the fascinating world of Australia's Central Desertr by exploring William King Museum's Circles in the sand exhibit. Participants will enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit and then create a work of art to take home with the help of WKM education staff. For more information contact Kathy Gibian at 276-628-5005 extension 114 or kgibian@wkmuseum.org.
Be Part of William King!
William King Museum
Tuesday, July 31, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Become a part of the William King Museum by creating an image of yourself to add to our mural, on display for the remainder of the festival at the WKM booth. Tell your friends and family to stop by to see your creation! For more information contact Kathy Gibian at 276-628-5005 extension 114 or kgibian@wkmuseum.org.
Big Messy Art!
William King Museum
Tuesday, August 7, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Get messy, think big, and join the staff of William King Museum's education department to explore non-traditional art making! Dress for mess from head to toe and come prepared to think outside the box! For more information contact Kathy Gibian at 276-628-5005 extension 114 or kgibian@wkmuseum.org.
Youth Portraits
Portraits by Aline Backes
Youth Tent, Remsburg Drive
Saturday, July 28 through Saturday, August 11,
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Portraits start at $35.00, Caricatures start
at $15.00,
Quick Sketches start at $20.00
Hand drawn portraits in charcoal and pastel while you wait. Cartoon Caricatures and Quick Sketches are also available. For more information contact Aline Backes at 865-385-2068.
More 2012 event information coming soon.