2009 Bridgeport Spring Festival
Living History and Art Show
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Herb Lindberg

Part 1 of 4

This year, an Art Show & Sale accompanied Living History Day as it did last year.  However, instead of the more than 50 artists in booths in and near the fenced yard surrounding the Historic Barn, the show was limited to about a dozen artists in the area opposite the entrance to the barn.  This made room for a Mountain Man encampment on the grassy area next to the Visitor Center, and was a good match to the 350 visitors who enjoyed the day.  Photos from the event are given in four parts (Web pages) as listed below.  The theme and a few items  on each page are listed for those looking for specific things or are coming back to see items again.  * = You are here Part 1*.  Music, fun and atmosphere Part 2.  Mountain Man Encampment Part 3.  Artists and their work Part 4.  Learning experiences for visitors

This sign greeted visitors at the entrance to the main parking lot.

The historic barn and artists' booths, just after being set up in the morning.

The Keltic Duo wandered from place to place to play for us.

Here they are with Rick Toles near the History Station.

Addition of new planter boxes at the Visitor Center continues beautification of the park.

Wagon rides with Ann Tatum were enjoyed by many.

Closer view of Ann and a Mountain Man

Another ride, more happy folks

Rick Toles with another instrument.

A hot dog (or a polish dog) plus chips and a soft drink, mmm!

Many enjoyed lunch at picnic tables between the Visitor Center and the Mountain Man encampment.

More of the action near the Visitor Center

Denia Pearson's beautifully restored Model A ford at the Kneebone gas station (Photo courtesy of Chet Platt)

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