8th ANNUAL
KENTUCKY HEARTWOOD
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - 3:00 to 10:00 pm - Rain or Shine
Join Kentucky Heartwood for a one-of-a-kind festival featuring a youth music contest, art exhibitors, children’s activities, hands-on workshops, a folk dance, old time music jam under the tree, and entertainment by original bands The Metafours and The Sisters.
We can’t wait to see you at this amazing gathering of people!. Registration fee for the music competition is $10.00 per act. Admission fee for all others is $7.00 per person; children 12 and under are free. All workshops are free with registration. Contact the organizers: Jane Marie Watts was director of Kentucky Heartwood from 2007 - 2008. Nine generations of her family have lived in the Millville area; she went to elementary school at the Millville School where the festival is held. Contact her in the evenings at 859-873-9772. Chris Schimmoeller was director of Kentucky Heartwood from 1992 to 2002. She is currently on the Board of Kentucky Heartwood and lives in the Frankfort area. Contact her at 502-226-5751 ext. 1. Directions to the Festival
Directions from Lexington: take US 60 to Versailles. Turn right on US 60 Bypass toward Frankfort. Go 4 miles; turn left on 1685S. After 1 mile bear right on 2331W; after ½ mile turn right onto 1659N; Millville Community Center is 3 miles ahead on left.
From Frankfort take US 60 towards Versailles. Just past the I-64 Interchange turn right on 1681W; after 2 ½ miles go left on 1659 S. Millville Com. Center is 1 ½ m ahead on right. Google Maps will not show the Millville Community Center in the correct place. If you want to use Google Maps to help you out, use the address 6715 McCracken Pike and it "should" get you there. Location
The Kentucky Heartwood Music Festival is located in western Woodford County on the banks of Glenn’s Creek in the scenic community of Millville.
The site of the festival is the Millville Community Center, which includes portions of the restored historic Millville Elementary School. The facility is well known for its horseshoe tournaments. Also available are basketball courts, picnictables, and an outdoor pavilion. Congratulations to our previous winners!
Ages 8 – 12 Ages 13 – 18
2006 Alyssa Meece Tyler Stahl & Blake Sugarman 2007 Samantha Cunningham Michael Cruise 2008 Samantha Cunningham Morgan Darby 2009 Jacob Broyles Damon Pulliam 2010 Austin Moore Bethany Breakall 2011 Ella Lemley-Frye Damon Pulliam 2012 Andrew Breakall Bethany Breakall 2013 Could be you! WorkshopsAll workshops are free with festival admission.
We encourage you to sign up for workshops in advance, although this is not required. Click here for workshop times and descriptions. To register, email kentuckyheartwood@gmail.com or leave a message with Chris Schimmoeller at 502-226-5751, mailbox 1. Workshops are designed with earth awareness and fun in mind! All workshops take place in the lower festival area. BandsWe are delighted to showcase excellent entertainment again this year.
The Metafours – Approximate stage time: 5:00 - 5:45 pm The Metafours are an eclectic folk ensemble from Frankfort, Kentucky. Anna Hess on violin, Nicholas Holmes and Jeri Katherine Howell on guitar and vocals, and Nat Colten on banjo, cello, guitar, and vocals. The Metafours’ original music draws on influences as diverse as folk, bluegrass, classical, and popular traditions. They are not easily categorized but may be best described as the anti-frontman band. All members contribute to the creative process and share the spotlight equally, creating a harmonic and soulful musical experience.  The Sisters
The Sisters - Approximate stage time: 7:45 pm
The Sisters, based in Wheretheheck, Kentucky, regularly open for such bands as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Page 13. Their highly unusual style of playing Tasmanian gourd fruit has earned them worldwide recognition but not necessarily mainstream acceptance, partially due to their exceptionally cryptic lyrics inspired by Jungian sleepwaking. Just kidding - the band will have their actual bio here soon!! |
Workshop Times and Descriptions & Speaker Schedule Music Festival Photos Exhibit at the Music Festival Sponsor the Music Festival Youth Music Contest
This contest showcases musical talent for kids ages 8-18. We have been thrilled by the caliber of musicians that compete and feel honored to listen to each contestant.
The competition is separated into two categories, ages 8-12 and ages 13-18. Each category is judged by a three person panel. The prize for the winner of each category is $100.00 and a spectacular trophy created by artist and retired Kentucky State University professor Jeff Alexander, who lives in the Millville area. Second prize in each category is $25. Third prize is a Kentucky Heartwood T-shirt. All types of music are welcomed. Each contestant can perform for 3-4 minutes. Bring your own instrument or instrumental CD. A keyboard will be available. The number of contestants will be limited, so register early! Registration Fee: $10.00. Please send registration fee, name, age, address, phone number, and a description of your performance to: Jane Marie Watts 740 Foraker Road, Frankfort, KY 40601. For more information leave a message for Chris at 502-226-5751, mailbox 1. Register to Perform Online by Clicking Here NOTE: We do not have a competition for bands. We encourage solo performances. If you want live accompaniment, your playing/singing must be featured. Performance Times
The 8-12 year old competition will begin promptly at 4:00 pm. The 13-18 year olds will begin at 6:00 pm. The Metafours will perform between the two competitions. We have lots of special activities
Pony rides and a petting zoo will be at the festival this year! Look for Rosie and her ponies in the shade near the creek (please cross the road carefully!). Pony rides are $3. The petting zoo is free; you can buy treats to feed the animals for $.50.
Walk/Bike Frankfort will have a bike equipped with a blender at the festival. For fifty cents you can take a twirl on the bike and then stick around for a taste of the smoothie that you helped make with your own energy! This activity will take place in the lower festival area. Melanie VanHouten and the great folks at Josephine Sculpture Park will have a tent with children’s activities. Take advantage of the opportunity to create your own mold in preparation for the hot metal pour at JSP’s Fall Festival on September 15! An obstacle course created by Frankfort High Earth Club will begin at 4:45pm in the lower festival area and provide physical challenges and fun competition for all ages. A basketball shot and football throw competition in the upper festival area/gym will give you a chance to see how your skills rate! A children’s parade will begin in lower festival area at 6:45pm and lead to the stage in time for the Raffle Drawing and Awards Presentation. Kids love this parade! Don’t miss Flight of the Dandelion! This interactive play featuring Andy McDonald, Katie McCoun and Melissa Calhoun will invite kids to play while learning about the life cycle of plants. This fun event will take place in the lower festival area at 6:30 pm just prior to the Children’s Parade. |
The Music Festival is run entirely by volunteers with the help of donations from our sponsors. Visit our booth at the festival, buy a T-shirt, and learn more about our forest advocacy. We would be thrilled to have you as new members!
Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers!!!
Eddie Riddle, Jim Pierce, Rachel Harrod, Jessie Bessinger, Jim McWilliams, Fonda McWilliams, Eric Cooper, Joel Dufour, Claire Hess, Clay Goebeler, Doug Osborne, Levi Gordon and Bluebird Whitehead, Tina Rodgers, Jeff Ellis, Laura Krauser, Our Earth Now, Mark Schimmoeller, Sellus Wilder, Trina and Tim Peiffer, Margi Jones, Connie May, Michael Hendrix, Nishaan Sandhu, Paul Brown, Caroline Taylor-Webb, Walt Baldwin, Sue Koplowitz, Heather Housman, Connie Lemley, Brad Slutskin, Pamela Schwarts, Catherine Baxter, Melissa Calhoun, Maya Burke, Shannan Slone, Don and Sylvia Coffey, Jeri Katherine Howell, Michelle Shane, Michael Fleck, FHS Earth Club, Brent Sweger, Brad George, Sean Nitchman, Walk-Bike Frankfort, Kris Shera, John & Velda Watts
Thank You to Our Wonderful Volunteers!!!
Eddie Riddle, Jim Pierce, Rachel Harrod, Jessie Bessinger, Jim McWilliams, Fonda McWilliams, Eric Cooper, Joel Dufour, Claire Hess, Clay Goebeler, Doug Osborne, Levi Gordon and Bluebird Whitehead, Tina Rodgers, Jeff Ellis, Laura Krauser, Our Earth Now, Mark Schimmoeller, Sellus Wilder, Trina and Tim Peiffer, Margi Jones, Connie May, Michael Hendrix, Nishaan Sandhu, Paul Brown, Caroline Taylor-Webb, Walt Baldwin, Sue Koplowitz, Heather Housman, Connie Lemley, Brad Slutskin, Pamela Schwarts, Catherine Baxter, Melissa Calhoun, Maya Burke, Shannan Slone, Don and Sylvia Coffey, Jeri Katherine Howell, Michelle Shane, Michael Fleck, FHS Earth Club, Brent Sweger, Brad George, Sean Nitchman, Walk-Bike Frankfort, Kris Shera, John & Velda Watts
