Come join us for this fun-filled event of seeds, plants, music and the celebration of historic foods. Enjoy a sense of community with fascinating seed collectors, renowned musicians, national speakers, historic demonstrators, food activists, home schoolers, western re-enactors, organic growers, gourmet chefs, free thinkers, Ozarkian crafters, trendier vendors & herbal hippies...They're all here at the Spring Planting Festival!

Last year's Festival attracted 100 vendors from many different states! Browse through thousands of items from the many unique vendors selling everything related to heirlooms and the historic way of life. One of the very best selections of plants, trees, seeds, cool garden tools, natural products, hand-crafted items, honey, gourmet foods, herbal soaps, books and so much more! We will be having special sales at our Baker Creek Store!

Dan Sullivan is former senior editor of Organic Gardening magazine and now holds the same post at the Rodale Institute's www.NewFarm.org. Dan has an extensive vegetable garden and grows garlic for market. He will talk about the NewFarm e-zine (a wonderful resource for organic growers) and how Rodale research can be applied to your own home garden, market garden or farm.

Jessica Walliser is the co-host of the popular radio program "The Organic Gardeners," a well-known garden writer and newspaper columnist, co-author of Grow Organic and author of newly released Good Bug, Bad Bug: Who's Who, What They Do, and How to Manage Them Organically. Jessica will be speaking about beneficial insects and organic pest control. Learn more about Jessica at www.jessicawalliser.com

Karen Keb Acevedo is editor-in-chief of Hobby Farms, Hobby Farm Home and the Popular Farming Series. Her first book, Cooking with Heirlooms: Seasonal Recipes with Heritage-Variety Vegetables and Fruits, was published by Bowtie Press in September 2007. Karen will be talking about heirloom varieties, sharing some of her mouth-watering recipes, and explaining the benefits of buying locally-grown food. www.hobbyfarms.com

Herb and Karen Culver are the owners of Bean Mountain Farm, which has been Certified Naturally Grown for three years. They produce rare bedding plants, vegetables, flowers and herbs for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Herb and Karyn will talk about the exciting, grassroots Certified Naturally Grown program and why it's so important for consumers and growers. (Monday only)

Jim Long is co-owner of Long Creek Herbs, author of over 2 dozen books on herbs and gardening, and now a Regional Director of the Garden Writer's Association of America. He can be seen on several Discovery Channel and HGTV programs, as well as the P. Allen Smith Gardens show. Additionally, our longtime friend makes time to write his Heirloom Herbalist column for each issue of the Heirloom Gardener magazine. Jim will be talking about herbs and interesting ways to use them. (Sunday only) Jim's website is www.LongCreekHerbs.com and garden blog: http://jimlongsgardentalk.blogspot.com

Kelly D. Norris is a 21-year-old award-winning freelance writer and Master Gardener who gardens in Bedford, Iowa. Kelly contributes to our Heirloom Gardener magazine, and received a GWA Silver Medal for his article on Gertrude Jekyll & William Robinson, that was published by our magazine. He is also the farm manager of his family's nursery Rainbow Iris Farm, and is currently working on his first book. Kelly will speak about Bearded Irises and Gardening in 4 Seasons. Visit him on the web at www.kellydnorris.com

Len Pense is the developer of a unique raised bed gardening method. Len will talk about how his gardening method can be used successfully for growing vegetables for market. You can learn more about Len at www.gardeningrevoluton.com

Antique Garden & Charity Auctions
Antique Garden Sale: 3:00 pm, May 4th.
Charity Craft Sale: 3:00 pm, May 5th.
Going Once... Going Twice... Sold!!!
Bakersville is pleased to announce our second old-time auction season!
After successful auctions last season, we are happy to be bringing you two more exciting auctions. Real antiques & garden tools will be offered for sale to the highest bidder. Items up for bid may include old furniture, glassware, plants, farm & garden tools, antique books and local crafts. All this and more will be sold!
Call us to consign your items or for info. 417-924-8917

Enjoy Our Historic Music Fest!

Last year's Festival attracted 50 musicians from many different states! Our festival has become a premier event for historic culture and music. You're going to love the Western, Folk, Country, Gospel, Americana, Irish, and Bluegrass music. At this festival the music abounds everywhere with 2-3 stages playing most of both days. Enjoy some of Branson, Missouri's finest talent, and you are invited to bring your traditional instruments and join the fun! National Folk Music Contest (Sunday) Free for any and all old-fashioned musicians, solo acts or groups. Bring your instrument or voice and win big prizes! Judging will be done by the audience. (Some restrictions apply; not open to our contracted musicians)

The Festival is held at our village and farm, near Mansfield, MO. Come to Mansfi eld and follow signs. We offer free tent and RV camping; no need to register. There are also hotels in the local area. Some food is available at the festival. Admission: $4.00 per person, pay at the event. Children 14 and under are free. All pets over 20 lbs must be pre-approved. No Weapons. Vendors are welcome! Bring your product to some of the largest heritage garden events that attract writers, farmers and hobby gardeners. Please call to register and make sure you have a space. Vendor
Space: $20-$40 - Call 417-924-8917 (Spaces are limited)
Space is free to non-profits & those providing historic demonstrations.