Shire of Glenn Linn: Guldize Harvest Festival

"Come Sons of Summer, by whose toile,
We are the Lords of Wine and Oile:
By whose tough labours, and rough hands,
We rip up first, then reap our lands.
Crown'd with the eares of corne, now come,
And, to the Pipe, sing Harvest home..." - Robert Herrick

Join the Shire of Glenn Linn as we celebrate the season with a Harvest festival and Feast!!
RAIN OR SHINE - we have the indoor space for all activities if needed.

Activities will include:
- Typical harvest field games:  3-legged race, sack race, turnip toss and, as always, Salted Fish
- Fancy Decorated Bread Contest:  It's not just the taste, it's how fancy the decoration is on top!  These breads won't be eaten until feast, after the contest, so there's no accounting for taste ????
- Gifts for the Royal Children's Favor Box:  In Asian cultures, Harvest coincided with tax day.  Please help pay "tax" by giving to the Royal Children's Favor Box.  [A list of age appropriate favors will be posted soon]. 
- Corn Dolly (Wheat Weaving):  Not corn, not a dolly, this tradition dates back before the middle ages and is still done today.  Paper strips and paper straws will also be available. 
- Dancing:  The traditional dance of Guldize is the “Cock in Britches”, which copies the process of sowing and harvesting grain.  With enough participants we can attempt this ancient dance.
- Räbelichtli Carving:  Räbelichtli or Turnip Jack-O-Lanterns are an easy and fun seasonal craft for children.  We will have a limited supply of turnips available for the youngsters (and young at heart) on a first come, first served basis.  You can also bring your own turnip if you like.  Once carved, the Räbelichtli will be illuminated during the feast.

* There is room on site for heavy list and a marshal will be present for those who would like to come and fight

* A&S Classes may be offered - check back to see.

Age appropriate Items for the Royal Children's Favor Box:
Toddlers:  fabric puppets, felted toys, rattles, rag dolls, toddler embroidery kits (embroidery hoop with that holey shelf liner stuff, a length of yarn and a plastic yarn needle), hobby horses, pouches.

Children:  Marionettes, beads, stick puppets, tops, bagged period board games, little flutes or recorders, whistles, costume jewelry, books, pouches, crafting kits (kumihimo, embroidery, chainmail bracelet, leather tooling, etc.), balls, rag dolls, puppets.

Teenagers:  gaming kits (Assorted tokens for "gambling," dice, period game rules, etc.), books, belts, mugs, eating knives, thrown weapons, archery arm guards, jewelry, sewing kits, armor pieces, shields, bucklers, duct tape, tools, hats, milled soap, beads, lanterns, buttons, crafting kits (kumihimo, embroidery, chainmail bracelet, bagged period board games, leather tooling, etc.), trim, fans, cloak pins, baskets, cell phone holder/hiders.

Site Opens: 10:00
Site Closes: 20:00