Our next
Founder's Festival
number 9!
will be held in OCTOBER 15, 2011
Preparations for Founder's Festival 9 are well underway. We have many musical acts signed up and ready to perform, a list of items for the silent auction are being donated by local merchants, crafters and artists are packing their wares to bring and the mouths are begin water at the thought of all the good food.
And we welcome all those who would like to be a part of the celebration, artists, crafters, cooks, musicians and community groups: Come on down and join us!
Stay tuned for details. Look for announcements in the local papers.
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The Founder’s Festival 2011 ~ Oct. 15 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
...it will we held at the FBC in Swansea near the intersection of Rt's 6 & 136, Exit 2 off of I-195
The silent auction will include the following.
Items
or certificates from the many local merchants and friends. Last years list included - Krazy
Korner Bagel, Quality Fruitland, Panera Bread, Grist Mill, Cross Road
Pub, Gina’s Restaurant, Staples, Edible Arrangements, Caned Chair,
Bahama Vacation, Tickets to PPAC, Elite Day Spa, Rumford Pet Store,
Battleground (paint ball parties), Baseball Memorabilia, four
Bettencourt documentaries, Eats, Guitar Lessons, Dance Lessons, Dance
Camp, Wine Basket, Vera Bradley items, digital camera from Best Buy,
plus... Many will be repeated and new items included.
We will again have two stages on which will appear:
The Rockin' Revs: classic rock, Reigning Faith: Christian rock, Kyrie Road: Christian rock, No Spare Parts: blue grass and gospel, Jet Kings: rockabilly and blues, Beverly Rathbun: piano favorites, Harmony/Grace Band: rock and religious, C/B: jazz standards and blues,14 Strings (Matt & Dave): world's best folk rock, and new this year "Dirty Thirty" pub music for all of us.
There will also be pumpkin painting and inside and outside games for the kids; there will be used books and baked goods (please sign up!). Any crafty item you might donate can be put on the craft table. The luncheon will be served up and down stairs. The Swansea Historical Society will brings some interesting items for display as we set up a History Corner to tell the story of Swansea.
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Here we answer the question:
What is the Founders’ Festival?
It is a time of celebration and fellowship offered to the wider community by the First Baptist Church in Swansea, whose members founded the town of Swansea in 1667. Today we remain the oldest Baptist church in Massachusetts. We make our history our motivation to continue to serve the people of this historic area with public worship, teaching and celebration.
Food & Celebration!
A delicious lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m.~2:00 p.m. prepared by the congregation’s favorite cooks!
A selection of home-baked goods and desert table with delicious choices will be offered to tempt your sweet tooth all day.
Activities and games for children will take place all day.
History: There will be displays to tell the story of our congregation from its beginnings in 1663.
Expect surprises, too!
Community members and groups invited!
As our congregation continues to serve the inter-city area between Providence and Fall River as it has for 347 years, we encourage interested people and community service groups from the area to be a part of our festival.
Arts and Crafts
Local artists and crafters will share their expressions through watercolor, oil painting, woodwork, photography and fiber arts.
New artists are especially encouraged to show their works.
Music
The Festival will feature music all day long with a new performer or group on the half hour.
Music will include oldies, folk, rock and contemporary Christian.
Local musicians of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate!
We need more people in every category: artists, crafters, musicians, and chefs. We need each and every one of our people to be recruiters for this event. Anyone who belongs to any group within the adjacent towns, let your group know they are welcome to come and participate, to share their story as we celebrate the spirit of Swansea.
Come and be a part of our celebration next year!
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| Kyrie Road: faithful music family style! |
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| FF8: Matt & Dave - perennial favorite folk artists! |
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| FF8: No Spare Parts: bluegrass doesn't get any better than this! |
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