HomeGrown Festival enlivens downtown Marysville
Published on Tue, Aug 10, 2010 by Beckye RandallRead More Communities
Marysville's Third Street will be transformed into an eclectic family destination Friday and Saturday, August 13 and 14, for the 25th annual HomeGrown Festival. With free entertainment, contests, unique vendors and demonstrations, the two-day event offers fun for the whole family.
At the Outer Court, next to the Carabinieri Espresso Bar, look for a veggie carving contest and sack races along with music and dance presentations featuring hometown talent. There's even an opportunity to participate in Marysville's version of "Minute to Win It" challenges.
Free train rides?
All the vendors at HomeGrown offer handmade or homegrown products for sale. In addition to fresh flowers, handmade jewelry and fine arts, look for DCM Wind in the Wood's flutes, drums, bells and even Raggedy Ann dolls, along with original paintings, cards and bookmarks courtesy of Watercolors by Saundra.
New this year is the addition of Colors by Carla, a tie-dye artist who invites locals to bring a T-shirt from home (or purchase one on-site) to create their very own original tie-dye design.
Patricia Schoonmaker is also new to the festival this year. As owner of Trusty Threads on 4th Street, Patricia and her husband Eric Schoonmaker have taken on leadership roles for this year's HomeGrown event.
"We've really enjoyed meeting lots of new people in the community," said Patricia, "like Leslie Buell, the energetic organizer for the Hometown Revue, and all the business owners involved in the Downtown Marysville Merchants Association."
While Buell has arranged for onstage entertainment by local singers and dancers in the Hometown Revue, Eric Schoonmaker has created a lineup of professional talent that includes UC7, Rebekah Ann Curtis, Background Noise, Humungus Fungus and Union Jack. All performers will be showcased on the outdoor stage with free admission.
"HomeGrown just keeps getting better," said Schoonmaker. "The Friday music stage keeps things lively, the Saturday HomeGrown stage gets everyone involved. And the artisans and craftsmen bring special wares you won't find in department stores."
In addition to the street vendors, the family-owned shops along Third Street will be open during the festival as well. Enjoy strawberry shortcake at Oosterwyk's Bakery or searching for treasures at Hidden Hill Antiques in-between browsing the outdoor stalls.
HomeGrown is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
At the Outer Court, next to the Carabinieri Espresso Bar, look for a veggie carving contest and sack races along with music and dance presentations featuring hometown talent. There's even an opportunity to participate in Marysville's version of "Minute to Win It" challenges.
Free train rides?
All the vendors at HomeGrown offer handmade or homegrown products for sale. In addition to fresh flowers, handmade jewelry and fine arts, look for DCM Wind in the Wood's flutes, drums, bells and even Raggedy Ann dolls, along with original paintings, cards and bookmarks courtesy of Watercolors by Saundra.
New this year is the addition of Colors by Carla, a tie-dye artist who invites locals to bring a T-shirt from home (or purchase one on-site) to create their very own original tie-dye design.
Patricia Schoonmaker is also new to the festival this year. As owner of Trusty Threads on 4th Street, Patricia and her husband Eric Schoonmaker have taken on leadership roles for this year's HomeGrown event.
"We've really enjoyed meeting lots of new people in the community," said Patricia, "like Leslie Buell, the energetic organizer for the Hometown Revue, and all the business owners involved in the Downtown Marysville Merchants Association."
While Buell has arranged for onstage entertainment by local singers and dancers in the Hometown Revue, Eric Schoonmaker has created a lineup of professional talent that includes UC7, Rebekah Ann Curtis, Background Noise, Humungus Fungus and Union Jack. All performers will be showcased on the outdoor stage with free admission.
"HomeGrown just keeps getting better," said Schoonmaker. "The Friday music stage keeps things lively, the Saturday HomeGrown stage gets everyone involved. And the artisans and craftsmen bring special wares you won't find in department stores."
In addition to the street vendors, the family-owned shops along Third Street will be open during the festival as well. Enjoy strawberry shortcake at Oosterwyk's Bakery or searching for treasures at Hidden Hill Antiques in-between browsing the outdoor stalls.
HomeGrown is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.
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