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The 2011 Ormstown Branches & Roots Music Festival will take place from Friday September 30th through to Sunday October 2nd at the Ormstown Fairgrounds.
Once again this year, we are part of the province-wide Journées de Culture and feature an interactive exhibit of local crafts-people and artisans that offer activities for visitors of all ages. New this year: a Quebecois traditional-style "Boite-a-Chansons" will be running from 1 to 5 pm in the Dining Hall of the Fairgrounds. This venue, operated on "coffee-house" rules invites both performers and audiences to enjoy a spontaneous and intimate atmosphere of song and spoken word. So walk right in and set yourself down to a lot of fun and musical surprises. Here's YOUR chance to impress your friends!
Local crafts-people, artists and historical societies will be exhibiting in the ground floor of the Industrial Building on Saturday October 1st, 2011, from 1 to 5 pm. Many activities are available for all ages, from supervised craft areas, face painting, to a very popular ukelele building workshop. Instruments are limited so come early!
The evening of Friday September 30th promises to be tremendous fun with line dancing led by our local Blue Moon Duo. Come and strut your stuff! A cover charge will apply.
All Saturday activities from 1 to 5 pm are free of charge thanks to the generous support of the Quebec Journee de Culture program.
Saturday October 1st from 6 pm on, the main stage in the Industrial Building will present six musical acts. A cover charge will apply.
On-site refreshments, including a bar and food, will be available on Saturday October 1st. The bar will also operate on Friday night.
Sunday, October 2nd from 2 pm on, the main stage in the Industrial Building will present a gospel show, animated by the Rev. Brian Evans and hosted by our local Cowgirls comprised of Norm Rennie, John Wilson and Julia Kater. Guest musicians, including local choirs, will also perform. Be prepared for some surprises! Open mike. Come and perform. Admission is by donation.
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