There are always a slew of great vittles purveyors at the park serving up fried green tomatoes, roasted corn on the cob, fish filets, burgers, different kinds of barbeques, and other culinary delicacies. Oh, I almost forgot the kettle corn. I love to munch on the kettle corn while I am watchin’ my favorite bands. And all of the vendors are as friendly as can be. If they just got together and held a food festival I believe that I would be tempted to buy a ticket. But if homecookin’ is your style you are more than welcome to make your own meals at your camp-site.
And speakin’ of camp-sites, the campgrounds at the park are wooded, beautiful, and offer everything from spacious docks for land yachts, featuring electrical and water hook-ups and dump stations. Or if you are of the younger and hardy persuasion and like to rough it, there are 400 + primitive camp-sites just for you and your tent. Whichever way you like your campin’, there are showers and laundry facilities to keep you feelin’ fresh. And remember, even if you don’ t mind skippin’ showers and wearin’ clothes you’ ve slept in for a few days, do it for your neighbors … they’ ll appreciate your efforts.
With great accommodations, friendly folks, talented performers, a family friendly, and fascinating side attractions, Bean Blossom is the perfect get-away. Whether you stay for a day or the entire week a trip to the Bill Monroe Bean blossom Bluegrass Festival is a unique and unforgettable experience.
Children under 12 get in free when accompanied by an adult. Campsites are a separate but reasonable rate. For more information, tickets, and reservations call( 800) 414-4677 or( 812) 988-6422 or visit the website at < www. beanblossom. us >.
So, what’ s stoppin’ you? Come on over to beautiful downtown Bean Blossom the home of the world’ s oldest, continuously operating Bluegrass festival. •
Indiana Heritage Arts
Exhibition and Show
June 10 – July 1, 2017
Spring is traditionally a time of cleaning and observing Nature’ s awakening. For Hoosier artists it’ s time to hit the out of doors with paint and palette to create art for the upcoming 39 th annual Indiana Heritage Arts Exhibition and Show at the Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive in Nashville.
The exhibit opens June 9 with an evening reception for donors, artists, and patrons. Closing day at the expanded gallery is Saturday, July 1. Hours for the show, free to the public, are 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 p. m. on Sunday.
IHA is a non-profit organization formed in 1979 whose mission is to nurture the rich cultural heritage of art that began in the early 1900s.
These artists became part of one of the most renowned“ schools” in the country. Only the Hudson Valley School in New York had more prominence.
Artworks today encompass many varied subjects and techniques. Mediums for the two-dimensional works include pencil, pen and ink, chalk, oil paint, watercolor, and acrylics. Artists do engravings, wood cuts, gouche, watercolors and drawings. All works are for sale.
Each artist may submit up to three works. Entry deadline is May 20. Information is on the IHA website, < www. indianaheritageart. org >.
Judge for this year’ s show is Lori Putnam, a nationally known landscape artist from Nashville, Tennessee.
Jim Ross, of Eckert and Ross Fine Art Gallery of Indianapolis, said,“ Our show gives artists a large venue to display their art and they respond with outstanding works.”
In 2016, 76 artists where juried into the show and more than 130 works displayed on gallery walls. All pictures are for sale.
Prize money this year will total nearly $ 20,000, one of the richest purses in Midwest art shows. The Grand Prize winner receives $ 5,000. Last year’ s winner was C. W. Mundy of Indianapolis.
In addition to prize and sale money, artists vie for the $ 500 prize of the People’ s Choice Award. During the show visitors may vote for their favorite work.
The IHA board of directors will also purchase a work for their permanent collection. The 2017 purchaser will be the 17 th in the collection. •
May / June 2017 • Our Brown County 61