Please come back later for 2012 events

Saturday, June 9th, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
& Sunday, June 10th, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
on the lawn of the historic Chase County CourtHouse, Cottonwood Falls.

Historical Presenters in period dress demonstrate the skills necessary for pioneers to live and work in the mid-1800s. Items produced at the festival will be for sale

Historic Presenters in previous years have included, SoapMaking, BasketMaking, Native American BasketWeaving, LeatherWorking, TreenWare, a BlackSmith, StoryTelling, Gourd Banjo Making, Trapping, HandCarving, Primitive Handmade Furniture, QuiltMaking, Homemade RootBeer, StoneMasonry, RopeMaking, BroomMaking, KettleCorn, PotteryMaking, Weaving, Calligraphy, Abraham Lincoln, Buffalo Hunters encampment, a Fiddle WorkShop, and Live Music.

The K-177 BlueGrass Pickers will gather to jam at the Emma Chase Cafe on Broadway at 7:30 Friday evening for the Festival kick-off. And on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m.,the TallGrass Pickers will perform on the CourtHouse lawn. Plan to join us to listen - or participate. Bring lawn chairs.

For further information, contact Sue Smith at the Emma Chase Cafe (620) 273-6020 or

prairie-maid@sbcglobal.net.

There is no admission charge to the grounds. An opportunity for gratuity will be in place.

last updated January 9, 2011