SUMMERFEST 2007
SUMMERFEST 2007
SUMMERFEST 2007
A Celebration of Summer in the Waynesborough Tradition
A Celebration of Summer in the Waynesborough Tradition
| MUSIC |
| GAMES & CONTESTS |
| DEMONSTRATIONS |
| DIPLAYS |
| PERIOD DRESS |
| VENDORS |
| RIDES |
| WHAT IS SUMMERFEST? Summerfest is an event that gives public awareness of the history of Wayne County and Goldsboro, NC while providing tons of fun and entertainment that everyone in the family can enjoy! Re-enactors dressed in period dress, along with displays and demonstrations illustrate life in 19th century Wayne County. |
| WHAT IS SUMMERFEST? |
Re-enactors wearing clothing of the period lend atmosphere to the Waynesborough Summerfest event. |
| The Blacksmith Shop is open and Andy brings the coal-fired forge to life as he heats iron rod to the level needed to pound it into shape on the anvil. |
| A Goldsboro Quilting Club demonstrates the art of quilt making on a quilt that will be raffled-off at a later date. Many beautiful quilts were on display. |
| Above: Civil War Confederate Army re-enactors punctuated the air with the loud report of cannon fire. This demonstration was repeated at regular intervals to the delight of children and adults alike. At Right: Formations and marching drills of Confederate troops were carried-out at regular intervals for visitor viewing. |
| Kirt Jarrett of the Carolina Civilians reenactment group sets up a second coal- fired forge in the display area. A young visitor is invited to assist in making an iron item shaped on the anvil and manually curled in a vice. |
| Bobby Crandall of the NC Falconers Assoc demonstrated the art of falconry with help of a very young female red-tailed hawk. |
| Displays of 19th Century and Civil War artifacts and weapons were set-up in the shade of the trees for viewer comfort. Visitors were allowed to handle items and ask questions of the re-enactors |
| TUG-OF-WAR |
Watermelon Eating Contest Winners: 3rd 2nd 1st
| 1st 2nd 3rd Seed Spitting Contest |
| Other games played and not pictured above: Hop Scotch, apple bobbing, checkers, horseshoes, Game of Graces and a sack race. Both kids and adults joined in. |
| Above & Right: The Waterbound Dulcimers serenaded Summerfest Visitors in the cool comfort of the Hatch House. Below: 10 year old Samantha Casey & the Blue Grass Jam took the Gazebo Stage in the late afternoon with her personalized style of Bluegrass and County Music. |
| Above: The Wayco Ramblers took the Gazebo Stage to play Gospel and County tunes in the early afternoon. |
| Left: The L'il Express Train was busy all day giving visitors a tour of the Village. Kids & parents received safety tips to protect kids at railroad crossings. Right: Shelton Smith gave rides in his antique car. |
Left: The Village General Store was open to sell cold drinks, handmade items and
toys, lye soap, historical items, dolls and souvenirs.
Center-left: The Sons of Confederate Veterans sold Civil War memorabilia, flags,
hats and t-shirts.
Center-right: The Kiwanis Club sold raffle tickets for a custom-built barbecue
cooker.
Right: Colleen Baker calls out the winning numbers for 100 items donated to the
day-long raffle. Visitors could purchase tickets for this raffle @ $1.00 each.
toys, lye soap, historical items, dolls and souvenirs.
Center-left: The Sons of Confederate Veterans sold Civil War memorabilia, flags,
hats and t-shirts.
Center-right: The Kiwanis Club sold raffle tickets for a custom-built barbecue
cooker.
Right: Colleen Baker calls out the winning numbers for 100 items donated to the
day-long raffle. Visitors could purchase tickets for this raffle @ $1.00 each.