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23rd Annual Folk Life Festival
Kenneth D. Welch
Outdoor Learning Center
Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
2008 Folk life Festival Announcement
What was life like for the pioneers of early Texas? How did
they Dress? What skills did they need to survive? Where did the children go
to school? What kinds of animals did they own? These questions and many more
will be answered for those who attend the 22nd Annual Katy Folk Life
Festival.
The Katy ISD Outdoor Learning Center will be transformed
into scenes of the 1800's, as many demonstrations and activities of pioneer
life are recreated.
Visitors will also be able to walk the nature trails, visit
the duck pond, and see the displays and exhibits in the science and history
classrooms. The Katy Folklife Festival is a family fun event with
interesting lessons in Texas History. Make plans to attend on Saturday,
April 5, 2008, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Outdoor Learning Center is located
at 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas 77494. Drive west on Interstate 10,
take exit 740, turn North on FM 1463 and follow the signs to the Outdoor
Learning Center.
Admission is $1.00 per person.
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2008 Activities: |
- Blacksmith demonstration
- Honey Bee Keeping
- Early pioneer soldier reenactments
- Dulcimer players
- Horseshoeing
- Weaving demonstrations
- Pioneer cooking
- Corn grist mill
- Pottery making
- Spinning and quilting
- Farm animals
- Homing pigeons
- Pioneer Crafts
- Texas cowboy camp
- Pioneer tool demonstrations
- Cheese making
- Native American Cultural Exhibits & Demonstrations
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Hands-on Activities Include: |
- Weaving
- Calligraphy
- Tin Punching
- Roping skills
- Dulcimer lessons
- Corn husk doll making
- Pottery clay
- Corn Husking, Shelling & Grinding
- Gourd Crafts
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