25th Annual Molasses Festival

Molasses Festival Activities:

Music:  The Dollar Boys, Boone, NC & Sweetbriar Jam formerly known as The Good Ole Boys, Lenoir, NC & Alaina Wallace, Hudson, NC.  Two stages - inside the BBQ (main stage) and outside by the pond (stage 2)

Food: 
Sims BBQ - Breakfast - Biscuits (molasses, sausage or jelly), drinks, coffee.  Lunch - BBQ sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, Drinks.
Other:  Funnel Cakes, Flavored Ice, Ice Cream, baked goods, cotton candy.

Demonstrations:  Molasses Making (at the mill), Apple Butter & Apple Cider Making both at the main festival area.

Highland Games:  Events at 11am & 2pm

Clogging:  Performances All Day by the Sims Country Cloggers.

Miss Molasses Festival Pageant:  10am & 12pm

Kids Activities:  Hayrides, Inflatables, Face Painting & Airbrush Tatoos, Conrad the Crawdad (11am)

Reenactors/Historical Groups: 
*OCR Lavinnia S. Wilfong Chapter 12 will be selling flavorings, t-shirts, bumper stickers, etc and will be dressed in 1800's attire.
*Ms. Tessa Wilson will be doing 1860's toy demonstrations.
*SCV Brig. General J. Johnston Pettigrew Camp 1401, Lenoir, NC - will be setting up a camp demonstration.
*The OCR & SCV will fire muskets will be fired randomly throughout the day!  You don't want to miss these folks!

Craft Vendors & Exhibitors:  (as of October 2, 2007)

*Delightfully Daisy, Jonathan Williams, Taylorsville, NC - Gourmet Dog Treats & Gifts!  Check it out!  Delightfully Daisy

*Sandra Cranford, Lenoir, NC, Handweaver

*Beth Bloedel, Wilkesboro, NC - handcrafted wood items

*Jeff & Tammy Crane, Granite Falls, NC - BBQ Sauce & Herbs

*James Thomasson, Bethlehem, NC - blankets, embroidered bibs, scarfs, etc.

*Melva Huffstellar, The Painted Lady - hand painted household gifts and decorative items such as cake carriers, garbage cans, cutting board sets, glass oil & vinegar bottles, metal planters, & Christmas ornaments

*Lorene Austin - pottery - www.southernpotters.com/loreneaustin

*Linda Hobson - jewelry, scarfs, and ponchos

*Shawna Floyd, Hickory, NC - Scrapbooking & Other Crafts

*J & M Pottery, Paul & Debbie Helton, Hickory, NC - pottery

*The DeHarts - wooden birdhouses & wood crafts, jean pocketbooks, & More!

*Gutter Helmet Systems - home improvement products

*Lori Baker - Rice Jewelry

*Miriam Hardy, Hickory, NC - Doilies

*Shane Johnson, Hudson, NC - ATV's, Dirt Bikes, Scooters.  Wheel Deals Website.

*David & Kim Craig, Dudley Shoals, NC - painted sawblades

*Ralph Wray, Kings Mountain, NC - metal signs

*Corine Szerdy, Grace Chapel, NC - Bilbo's Ceramics & Gourmet Candles

*Rosemary Wright, Statesville, NC - household items

*Bob & Darlene Richards, Rock Hill, SC - birdhouses & birdfeeders

*Melissa Young, Granite Falls, NC - homemade air fresheners, pocketbooks

*Annette Crouch, Taylorsville, NC - http://www.Annabelleleigh.com/

*Dorothy Oxendine, Hickory, NC - sandart and more!

*Tommi Splawn, Gastonia, NC - Dixie Homecrafters, www.gutterguardian.com

*Mary - Taylorsville, NC - Classic Cakes

*C&M Creations, Mt. Holly, NC - Personalized Christmas Ornaments & Gifts

*Renaye Chapman, - Handmade Jewelry

OTHER THINGS TO SEE & INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS:
*Caldwell County EMS
*Caldwell County Sheriff's Dept
*Shelter Home of Caldwell County
*American Red Cross Catawba Valley Chapter
*Younce Auto Sales - Drag Car & More
*Pennell & Sons Tractor - Tractor Displays
MORE COMING SOON!!!