The Festiival is almost here!

[JereGettle]

Dear Gardening Friends,
It's hard to believe, but it's almost time for our 6th annual Spring Planting Festival! It is held April 30 & May 1 at Baker Creek Seed Company in Mansfield, MO. We now only have about two weeks until the fun begins. Our line-up of speakers, musicians, demonstrators and entertainers is truly outstanding this year. We also have by far the largest line-up of vendors ever, for what promises to be one of the best selections of garden plants in the U.S.A.! We expect to have over 5000 visitors from coast to coast. If you've never been to one of our events, you're in for a real treat! It's where gardeners, natural foodies, homesteaders, farmers, hippies and hillbillies unite for two days of fun, food and fellowship--all the time learning from America's top experts and swapping seeds, plants and stories with each other.

Over and over again, visitors say there's no other event like it, and it has recently been mentioned on such networks as Fox TV and Martha Stewart. It has also received much acclaim in regional and national publications.

If it's historic music that tickles your fancy, you're in for a real old-fashioned treat! Our lineup includes legends like cowboy Steve Mitchell. After publication of our catalog, we are proud to add the fabulous western band "Cockleburr" to our already exciting lineup, which includes the very best in western, bluegrass, country and popular music.

If you're into heirloom plants and culture, this is one festival you simply can't afford to miss. After all, tax time is already over, so come join the fun in this celebration of plants, peace and promise! (Well, as you can see, it's about 12am, and I need some shut-eye!)

I just wanted to invite all our friends to another fun event, you won't be sorry! You can find more information about the Planting Fest at our website www.rareseeds.com.

Happy Planting,
Jere Gettle

[chiledoug]

I will be there!!....moving Mo. the 23.....be at the DANJO stand

[Cliff Timmons]

I'll tell the guys in the band. We really enjoyed pickin' last year. It would be great to go there again this year. Not to mention the all the other stuff going on!

[tashak]

Sounds great--would love to hear the music and see the plants.
Will the magazine or some of the participants kindly share after the festival what some of the plants and music were, please, for those of us who can't attend this year?

[Cliff Timmons]

If it's like last year, it's every type of plant, peserves, crafts, music, and people.

[bluelacedredhead]

Don't worry Tashak. You won't be the only member here not in attendance.
I'll be wishing and waiting for news of the festivities along with you.

[Bellepepper]

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!! We'll be leaving here on Fri. Plan to do some Bass Pro shopping on Sat. Don't worry Jere, will save some $ for the festival. Can't wait. Trying to get stuff out of the greenhouse and in the garden before we leave. Even though we have had a mild spring, we are behind in getting things planted. The 90 degree heat and 35 mph wind is not weather to set out tomatoes. Still dry here but has cooled off some. See ya'all next week.

[cReAtIoN gRoAnS]

Hey! I will be there!

I have some monster tomatos to sell. They are knee high in one gallon pots! I even have a verigated tomato that came from SSE this year! It is really cool. Got some unusual peppers this year too. Nosegay, Ballon, Fatalli (a habenero type that is hotter than the habenero!!!)

Hope to see all of you there! I will have a booth so come by and see me!

Later!

[redbrick]

Man, I am soooo jealous! I wanna go, too!! Maybe if I kick and scream? :p Oh well, maybe some year! :cool:

[Bellepepper]

Hey Jere! Can you give us the time schedule for the speekers?

[Marty Maraschino]

I would also like to see a schedule of speakers. I won't be able to attend until Monday. I usually go on Sunday afternoon but will be out of town. But am taking a 3 day weekend from work so I can go on Monday. I wouldn't miss it. This will be my 3rd year.

[momshobbies05]

Us folk at Bear Creek Farms will be there with tons of Organic Heirloom Tomatoes! Robbins "trys" to grow over 300 varities . Tons of pepper plants ,tons and tons of your favorite herbs. So bring a box and be ready to look! Stop by and say hi! Robbins, Sara , Nicloe and hopefully Deniese.

[Cliff Timmons]

Wooooooo Hooooooo!
Free Stuff!!!

Oh wait, they didn't say that, did they? <grin>
I'm looking foward to meeting everyone.

[ihateweeds]

I can't wait to get there! In fact, I am starting to pack my bag tonight, so I don't forget anything! I actually conned my hubby to come with! He will LOVE the music! And I will love shopping! Someone mentioned peppers? I gotta see! We are leaving early Friday morning, so we can spend time around in Branson, then head early Sunday am to the fest. We are also looking for a pup...so if anyone know of any for sale, Please let me know!
Cheers,
Mickey

[Marty Maraschino]

Ihateweeds, last year someone was selling corgi puppies they were adorable , and another time they were , I believe, giving away kittens.

[ihateweeds]

Thanks, Marty. Sure hope someone will have pups. I promised Boomer he would get a sister again! He's an 8 yr. old Lhasa who is going blind. He lost his big sister last year an 85 # collie/shep.
Cheers,
Mickey

[ihateweeds]

Hey Jere - do you have a list of the speaker times yet?

[ihateweeds]

Say, does anyone here want to meet up at the fest? Maybe we could all meet on the front porch and sit a spell? Thoughts, ideas, suggestions? I know it will be difficult for you vendors, but I'll be stopping by to see you.
Jere, we all know you : )
Cheers,
Mickey

[trilliumfarm]

Couple of questions about the festival, will we be able to camp on site Saturday night? And are there showers available? We are really excited about being able to attend for the first time.

Jan

[Bellepepper]

ihateweeds, good idea to meet somewhere at a certain time. Actually thought of wearing a name tag. Want to be sure and meet all our garden buddies. Leaving tomorrow morning. Can't wait!

[Cliff Timmons]

50/50 chance of rain. Could ruin the pickin'. Our whole band is going now weather permitting. Everyone cross your fingers.

[ihateweeds]

MEET AT THE FEST! Good idea Bellpepper. Why don't we plan to meet at 11:30 right in front of the store?
I may post a new thread...

[HOD]

Hey Cliff... A 50% chance of rain means that 50% of the forcast area will see rain. ( iffin I member correctly, frum bak in the days ah wus a teachin ground skool ) Lets just say I would have some muckin boots and rain gear handy... and a poncho for the bass. Or is that bass? (as in fish). Might interfere with the pickin, bit not the grinnin...

Of course, the NWS only has a 50% chance of being correct. :D

Hope dun does not melt. :p
(She is made of honey and sugar.... Not the other possible interpretation. :o )

[Cliff Timmons]

Well HOD you should get a prize or something.

And I might melt too, but for the "other" reason.

[Mary]

Hi Jere, I wish I could go to the Festivale, sounds like a great time and lots of info.Maybe next year I can go .Back in the late "60"s , when my husband would move around with his job, we lived in Columbia Mo. for about "8" mo.We really liked it there ,wish we had stayed .We finally moved to and stayed in central IL.I live near ADM and Staley Co. which use corn and soy beans to make syrups and different foods.
It sure does stink.Any way thanks for a great forum , have a greatyear !