The history of Ferguson and the Yadkin Valley comes to life at this recurring celebration of Daniel Boone and his time in the Yadkin Valley. Native American Cindy Davis will have a display and talk about the native Americans in our area. Author Bob Plott will talk about his family’s bear hunting dogs “Plott Hounds”. Historian Jill Privott will speak about the Language of fans in early America.

Plenty of fun for kids too. Children are free up to 2nd grade. A magic show will be performed by Ashville magician Wendell Wandel, There will also be an art tent and a petting zoo. There will be Scottish contests, videos on Daniel Boone and also on the Battle of Kings Mountain, and much more. Food is available for purchase. Wear your kilts or buckskins and come out for a great time.

Musicians:
International awarded folk musician: Rob McHale; music duo-Bob and Roberta Kogut; Judy Triplett and The Wilkes Record Players: Bob Henson friends; RG Absher; Jack Thompson and friends; Lily Harwell-Grandfather Mountain fiddling competition winner, Michael Riggs.

Live Demonstrations:
Mary Bohlen - Hearth Cooking
Debby Stone - Spinning
Marc Banks - Blacksmith
Cindy Beam - Appalachian Basket Weaving
The Amazing Windell Wandell - Magician
Patricia Davis - Cherokee Wolf Clan
Jill Pivott - Historian, sharing information about The Language of Fans in Early America
Videos about Daniel Boone: the Battle of Kings Mountain and other NC Legends
Bob Plott - the Plott Hound and history
Petting Zoo
ArtMix group - Art Exhibit
Tim Larson - Village Painter
Crazy Scottish games
Bookstore and Country store open.

There will be a booth for Boone Descendants to sign in and for guests with a Scottish Clans background to sign in.

Date:
Saturday, September 16, 2023

Time:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location:
Whippoorwill Academy & Village,
11928 NC Hwy 268 West,
Ferguson, NC 28624.

Admission:
$10.00 per person, parking is free.

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