GREAT DELTA BEAR AFFAIR October 27, 2012 |
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Entertainment and Events A variety of entertainment is offered at the Great Delta Bear Affair for both the young and young at heart. Everyone can find something to enjoy at the festival! Music In 2011, we were thrilled to have Nashville Recording artist, Steve Azar, included in our musical lineup. Steve will be returning in 2012! We will also have the great variety of quality acts that the Bear Affair is known for, so plan on hearing some great music during the 2012 Great Delta Bear Affair.
2011 Festival Schedule click here |
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5K run/walk You can participate in an early morning run or walk by taking part in the Great Delta Bear Affair 5K run/walk. Just show up at 7:30 to register. The $15.00 participation fee includes a festival t-shirt. Strut-Your-Mutt Dress up your dog and walk the runway in COPP's Strut your Mutt parade. Awards will be given in several categories. 9:00 a.m.; $15.00 entry fee goes to COPP, Inc. a 501c3 organization that promotes spaying and neutering animals. Children's Teddy Bear Run Children up through age 12 may participate in a 1-mile fun run at 10:00 a.m. There is a $5.00 registration fee. Archaeological Tours A guided driving tour of nearby pre-historic Indian Mounds is offered by Mr. Sam Brookes, archaeologist with the U.S. Forest Service. Mr. Brookes will lead you to area mounds where you may then get out of your vehicle to hear what is known of thier pre-historic inhabitants. This fascinating tour is offered in the morning and again in the afternoon during the festival, make sure your car has plenty of gas, as you will be driving your own vehicle and will be away from gas stations for a little while. Seminars The Great Delta Bear Affair offers free seminars for festival goers. Professional storyteller, Doris Jones entertains the children with stories they can take part in. Terry Vandeventer brings his snakes for a fun and educational presentation. Since this is the Great Delta Bear Affair, there is always a seminar that concerns itself with the status of black bears. Mississippi's Blak Bear Biologist, Brad Young, will update us on black bears in Mississippi. Chainsaw Woodcarver Each year the city of Rolling Fork is left with a different 12 foot wooden bear carved by a chainsaw artist during the Great Delta Bear Affair. It's great fun to watch a bear being formed from a cypress tree stump by renowned Mississippi chainsaw woodcarver, Dayton Scoggins.
Games Children will not lack for something to do at the Great Delta Bear Affair. In addition to the storyteller and snake demonstration, there are fun games to keep them busy, like the space jump, spider mountain, bungee jump, and obstacle course. Tickets must be purchased for the games.
Poker Run You can tour the South Delta as you participate in the Great Delta Bear Affair Poker Run. It starts at 1:00 p.m. and the cost is $10/hand. Registration is on-site. Call Randy Smith at 662-907-1105 for more information. Fireworks The festival always wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display while the classic rock band, The Grayhounds, play around 7:00 p.m. You will want to stay until dark to enjoy this outstanding performance. Great Delta Bear Affair, P.O. Box 214, Rolling Fork, MS 39159 - 662.873.6261 |
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