The Heritage Festival

We had a wonderful time at the Heritage Festival.  There were so many things to do and see including camel rides.

We learned about basket weaving.

My boys especially enjoyed the trapper who set up camp down by the creek.  He showed us what kinds of animals we was hoping to catch.

I didn't get any pictures, but we also enjoyed the gymnastics demonstration and the Old West Shoot Out.

Mark your calendars for next year's festival!

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

Upcoming Events

As always there's lots going on Downtown!

Here are a few things to attend...

Girls Night Out

Thursday, June 21st from 5-8pm

Many of the local merchants will have specials for us to check out.

Check the Main Street Siloam Springs facebook page for more details.

Heritage Festival

Saturday, June 23rd from 9am-5pm

Here's their web page for more info.

Did you see the bit about camel rides? 

Yep, I'll be checking that out!

It's not very often we have camels Downtown.

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

Weekend Plans

This weekend is the Annual Heritage Festival in City Park.  This event is a wonderful way to learn about our local history.  There is a ton going on on Saturday at the festival.  Click here for all the info.

Remember to head to Farmer's Market for your fresh veggies and lots of other good stuff!  Below are some pictures I took of non-veggie items available there.  I find flowers to be one of the bright spots of summer.

I'll see you Downtown!

--Karyn

The Heritage Festival in Pictures

I've been in and out of town this summer and have missed a few events.  The Annual Heritage Festival was one of them.  One of our readers, Michelinda Smith, was kind enough to share her pictures with us.  Here are a few of my favorites...

The Pow-wow.

Farm fresh vegetables for sale.

One of the tractors on display.

Items from the Confederate Army on display.

These boots are seven inches long and belonged to a 15-year-old boy.

I thought the glass eyes were especially interesting.

Thanks for sharing your pictures with us!

I hope to attend the Festival next summer.

--Karyn

PS: I'm bound to miss a few more Downtown events, so please send pictures my way.

Heritage Festival

Did you attend the Heritage Festival?  My weekend was packed full of too many things, and I didn't make it downtown.  If you went and have pictures to share, please email them to me (my email can be found near the top right corner of the blog) and I'll put them on the blog for all to enjoy.  I've heard it was a good time!

--Karyn

Heritage Festival

This coming Saturday, June 26th is the 5th Annual Siloam Springs Heritage Festival hosted by the Siloam Springs Museum.  Festivities begin at 9am and continue through 8am.  Historical re-inactments, arts, crafts, food, pow-wows, and music are just some of the scheduled festivities. Click here to find out more information.

2009 Heritage Festival

Photos by Word on Main Street contributor
Hope Johnstone

Thank you, Hope, for your gorgeous photos and thorough coverage of the festival!