Camp Meade Community Arts Circus 9/9/09

In honor of Red Hen Bakery’s decade of breadbaking the artists of Camp Meade are hosting a circus-themed event that is fun for the whole family!

On Wednesday 9/9/09 at 5 pm a smorgasbord of spectacular events will unfold. From 5-7 pm the Bread and Puppet Band will blast their brass while attendees delight in live circus acts, fortune and story-telling, horse-drawn carriage rides, a 50/50 raffle and free local hot dogs and sauerkraut on Red Hen buns.

Then, in true old time Vermonter spirit, a fast-talkin’, wheelin’, dealin’ Auctioneer offers local goods ranging from fine oil paintings to a cord of wood at 7 pm sharp. The proceeds will benefit the Camp Meade Artist Fund, in hopes that the former Civilian Conservation Corp camp will continue to host working artists in the 17 cabin studios.

To end the night, musical luminaries Mad Dub bring the dance party, and for those who wish to take it easy, a bonfire isn’t a bonfire without a crowd.

The artistic community at Camp Meade is in in infancy. Spearheaded by Jaquelyn Rieke in the ‘Nite Office’ you can find local talent such as painters Maggie Neal, Cheryl Daye Dick and up and coming Danny Hendershot. Also, stain glass sculptor Margaret Blanchard and object theatre performer Trish Denton, just to name a few.

Be certain you’ll see the property owners Don and Lise Wexler happy to see the camp brought to life by creative energy and the support of the community. The inspiration of the community is fed by tenants Red Hen Bakery, Ann’s Weavery, Angio’s Artisan Ice Cream and Nutty Steph’s Vermont Granola and Chocolate Shop. Celebration attendees can be certain to eat chocolate treats and much more.