What a hoot!

Hootenanny 4

By Diva Jenna Ujiye

Last Saturday was the 4^th Hootenanny, a fundraiser for the Goderich Celtic Folk Society. Organizer John Lodge, along with Warren and Eleanor Robinson, asked if I would be part of this event, to which I said yes! I hadn’t really heard of a hootenanny in the past, so I looked it up and found out that it is a sing along concert, typically in the folk music genre.

There were a variety of songs performed throughout the evening including: Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Simon and Garfunkel and more.

Phil Main and Finaola McGuinty

Well what a night I had.  Not really knowing what to expect, this event truly blew my mind! There were over 170 people in attendance and many people were singing along. There were 16 of us performing and each song was unique and different from the next. One thing I have to say is that I can’t wait until the next event!

Dave Armour

The performers included: Don and Betsy Rivera, Finola McGuinty, Evie Shand, Florence Stalenhoef, Jenny Cousteils, Marianne Hogan, Dave Armour, Phil Main, John Lodge, Warren and Eleanor Robinson, Mike Reynolds and Kim and Travis Teed. If you are interested in other Hootenanny or Goderich Celtic Roots Festival events make sure to visit: http://www.celticfestival.ca

Country & Celtic

By: Diva Jenna Ujiye

This weekend boasts a couple of interesting events, so I have decided to call it the weekend of Country and Celtic!

Both the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival and the Exeter Rodeo are on throughout the weekend. I have noticed that these two events have a very different drawing in people, but when you want to get “cultured” in Huron, I say head to them both!

I’m gonna try to hit up both events, but also want to try to get to the Bonanza Weekend at Blyth Festival (all four plays in one weekend at Blyth Festival!) and am heading to a friends for a pool party in Sarnia… yes I do leave Huron County once in a while!

Celtic Festival Details:

The ultimate Celtic experience on the shores of Lake Huron. 10 days of musical madness including week-long workshops for children and adults, a three-day traditional music festival, and a rural outreach concert series.

Fri, August 5, 2011 – Sun, August 7, 2011 Goderich Celtic Roots Festival

Event Host: Goderich Celtic Folk SocietyCanada’s first pan-celtic festival featuring 25 national and international acts. Dance stage, craft art area, children’s area and five side stages, food court. Hands on craft workshops. Now in our 19th year.

Location:Lions Harbour Park Goderich

Date: Fri, August 5, 2011 Contact: Warren Robinson Telephone: 519-524-8221 Email: festival@celticfestival.ca Website: www.celticfestival.ca

Starts at: 11:00 am Ends at: 11:30 pm Cost: yes

Exeter Rodeo Details:

EXETER RAM RODEO
AUGUST 5, 6 & 7– 2011
PRESS RELEASE

Follow the road to South Huron for a weekend of adventure that you won’t want to miss.  The Ram Rodeo thunders back into Exeter August 5, 6, & 7, 2011.  Cowboy up and join the fun and tradition!  Annually, on the weekend directly following the Civic Holiday, watch the South Huron Recreation Centre grounds transform into a unique western playground.  Bring the entire family out to witness the thrills and spills of this exciting event.

After 14 consecutive years, the Exeter Rodeo continues to attract thousands of enthusiastic fans, eager to capture the challenges, dangers and thrills experienced by the competitors, as they compete against the clock, in this rough-tough sport.  Plan for an action packed weekend in Exeter as the Ram Rodeo Tour winds its way through Central and Southern Ontario communities throughout the summer.
Don’t forget to purchase your admission tickets to the Exeter Rodeo in advance and save $5.00 per ticket and kids 5 years and under are free with an advance ticket.  Tickets can be purchased locally at the South Huron Recreation Centre, Huron Tractor, Hensall Co-Op Gas Bar and Esso.  If you are from out of town and want to take advantage of these great savings, go to http://www.ticketweb.ca/ or call toll free 1.888.222.6608 and make your purchases.  Tickets will be mailed or you may pick them up at the entrance gate.
All proceeds from this unique event are earmarked to go directly back into Recreation projects in the community.  Funds secured from the rodeo have been instrumental in creating new endeavours, projects and pursuits in the community.

Feel the Rodeo excitement in Exeter on August 5, 6, & 7.  For complete event details and ticket information, please contact the Community Services Department at 519.235.2833 or check out the official website at http://www.exeterrodeo.com/ or http://www.ontariorodeo.com/ . South Huron … Ontario’s best kept secret.  Throw on your cowboy hat and boots and come experience the playful side of South Huron!

Jo-Anne Fields,
Community Services Manager,
Municipality of South Huron
www.southhuron.ca 
519.235.2833