Something for Everybody

Who says you can’t please all the people all the time?  If you haven’t reserved July 10-13th,2008 for the Pottery Festival yet, hurry!  Go take care of that!  You won’t want to miss any of these moments:

The best in contemporay pottery from Crooksville, Roseville and our pottery making friends from all over the state.  In addition to adding something beautiful to your home or yard, you’ll be able to watch how it’s made from demonstrations of Raku firing to wheel turning.  Displays from our industrys that use ceramic in ways you might not know about will also be on hand.

Pottery not your thing…yet…, or you need something to go with that crock or pitcher?  Handmade wood accessories, glass, rugs, guord art, candles…and more will also be represented on the grounds. 

There’s lots more to do than shop at the Pottery Festival.  You can join in the fun!  Registration is being accepted now throughout the festival for the parade, pie baking contest, talent show and baby contest.  Information about all these events is included on our “contests” page.

Too tired to shop or compete?  We’ve got you covered!  A full line-up of top notch entertainment from bands and dancers to fireworks on Friday night.  Check out the “entertainment” page or the schedule to see the full line up.   Don’t forget to check out the Queen’s Pageant which will include a special performance by the Kenny Wayne-Dave Joseph Project. 

Bring the kids, there are rides and games to keep them entertained and plenty of food to stave off starvation.  We can’t wait to see you!

Seeking Contestants

Some of the most important members of the Pottery Festival are our official ambassadors, The Pottery Festival Queen and her Court. Registration is now being taken for girls between the ages of 5 and 18 to compete in the pageant to select the 2008 Pottery Festival Queen, Jr. Miss, Princess and L’il Miss.

Orientation is scheduled for June 12th at 6:00 p.m. in the large shelter house at Crooksville Village Park.
Registration forms are available at The Community Bank, Crooksville office or you can register on June 12th. For more information call Kathy at 982-8064 or e-mail us at potteryfestival@yahoo.com.

Girls must live and/or go to school in Crooksville or Roseville or have a family member currently working at one of the potteries in those two villages.

Contests and Other Business

Clink, clink, clink…can you hear the pieces falling into place?

Thank you to everyone who supported our annual fish fries! It’s always nice to see you and serve you. As you know, proceeds from those fish dinners provide funds for the bands we schedule over the four days of the festival.

The Queen’s Luncheon will be featuring the music and antics of The Average White Broads trio in keeping with the theme of this year’s festival Rock Around the Crock. Invitations will be going out in the next three weeks, if you are a representative of an Ohio Festival and would like to attend, leave us a comment.

Registration is now being taken for the Festival Queen, Jr. Miss, Princess and L’il Miss Pageant. Rehearsals will begin in June. The pageant is open to girls between the ages of 5-18 that live or go to school in Crooksville or Roseville. Daughters of people currently employed by an operating pottery in the area are also eligible. If you need a registration form, leave us a comment or e-mail us at potteryfestival@yahoo.com.

There are lots of ways for anyone to get involved with this community event.  If volunteering to help isn’t your thing…enter one of our contests and events.  You can compete in everything from pie baking to showing off your talent.  Back this year after a long hiatus is the 5K Run.  We’ve also added a comedy category to the Talent show.  Complete details on all these contests are contained in the tab above labeled “contests”.  Registration forms will be available on the grounds once the festival begins, but if you’d like to get a jump on your competition, e-mail us or leave a comment here.

Back To Business

The holidays are over and now its time to get the wheels rolling for the 2008 Pottery Festival!

The first fund raiser for 2008 is the annual Fish Fry scheduled for February 8th, in the basement of the Church of Atonement from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Fish, fries, slaw, hushpuppies, green beans and dessert for $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 10-under. Since this runs through lunch and dinner, call 697-7552, 982-2261 or 704-0431 if you’d like to order for your work place.

The next meeting of the Festival Committee will be on Thursday, February 21st, at 7:00 p.m. in Heritage Hall.

Meeting Notes September 20, 2007

Members of the Pottery Festival Committee met to discuss preparations for the 2008 festival.

Contract deadlines for Arts, Crafts and Pottery vendors have been changed to February 1st so that information on each of these participants can be included in our advertising. Neil and/or Tanya have spoken with over 50 new potters and crafters through the Backwoods Festival and Yankee Peddler Festival, contracts are out. All the local potteries have been contacted regarding the changes in next year’s format. Heritage Stoneware, Burley Clay, and Hartstone have agreed to the retail style display. CERCO and Petro Ware will be providing informational booths. Ohio Stoneware and Beaumont Pottery are undecided.

Neil has been contacted by Keith DeGarmo from the ride company regarding the $200 payment he is sending to settle up 2007’s accounts.

No word on negotiations with the Poverty Neck Hillbillies. David Joseph and Kenny Wayne are confirmed for Thursday night in a solo performance as well as the music for the Queen’s pagent.

FUND RAISERS: October 6th, All You Can Eat Breakfast at the Church of Atonement on Winter Street in Crooksville. 6 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Fish Fry and Pottery Pitch at the Crooksville Fall Fest, October 13th, Village Park.

Christmas Tea Pot sales begin October 6th and will continue until December 1st.

OTHER BUSINESS: Final rules for the Pig Decorating Contest and the Raffle Wagon need to be compiled.

Next Meeting: October 18th, 2007, 7 p.m., Heritage Hall, Main Street Crooksville.

Everything You Need To Know

This is the new home for news of the Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival. The dust hasn’t yet settled from the 2007 festival, but plans for 2008 will soon be underway.