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PRESS RELEASE - THE FACTS...
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DATE: |
To be Announced
In 2009, we will be celebrating our 37th Anniversary |
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PLACE: |
Riverfront Park
Union Station Train Shed
Downtown
Montgomery, Alabama |
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HOURS: |
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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ADMISSION: |
FREE - No admission charge |
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SPONSORS: |
City of Montgomery, Parks & Recreation
Department and the Festival in the Park Association |
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EXHIBITORS: |
We will have over 100 exhibitors,
approximately 40 of them from the Montgomery area. Other exhibitors are
from Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Mississippi and other
states. |
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EXHIBITS INCLUDE:
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Paintings (oils, watercolors, acrylics, pen and ink),
Graphics, Pottery (wheel thrown, stoneware, ceramics), Wood (furniture,
clocks, carvings, toys, swings, folk art), items from Porcelain, Metals,
Jewelry, Needlecraft (clothing, pillows, quilts), Dolls (stuffed,
porcelain), Christmas items, Baskets, Stained glass, Photography,
Plants, and Calligraphy. The festival is also once again hosting an
exhibit of works from the young photographers at Booker T. Washington
Magnet High School. |
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EXHIBIT AWARDS:
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Up to $5,000 awarded for Best of Show, Award of
Excellence. Best Display and First Place in designated categories. |
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FOR THIS YEAR: |
"Go Nuts to Fight Domestic Abuse" Media Contest - All proceeds go to the
Sunshine Center.
Young Artists' Gallery: A "Decorate the Festival In The Park
Tree" Art Contest for the 3rdand 4th grade classes in the Montgomery
County Schools. Work will be judged by the Festival panel of judges,
ribbons awarded. Work will be on display during the Festival. |
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PROGRAM: |
Performances on multiple stages, including the new
Amphitheater. Special performances and activities for children. The Fire
Department will display fire trucks near the Children's Area along with
the Children's Safety House. They will also provide the First Aid
coverage with a paramedic truck. The Police Department will provide a
display by the Montgomery Crime Prevention Program and the K-9 dogs will
perform in the Arena. |
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PARKING: |
FREE parking throughout the downtown area |
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ENTRANCES: |
Gates open at 9:00 am. Gates on Commerce Street, end of
the Train Shed off Moulton Street, new Amphitheater off Coosa Street. |
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FOOD: |
Food and drink will be available from concession stands
located throughout the Park. |
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Sponsored by
The Festival in the Park Association
City of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department
and the
Last update:
June 26, 2008
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