21st Annual Cornish Festival will be held in Mineral Point 27-29 September 2013 A BIT ABOUT THE CORNISH FESTIVAL The Southwest Wisconsin Cornish Society was formed in 1991 to raise awareness of the influence the early Cornish immigrants had on SW Wisconsin in general and Mineral Point in particular. Jim Jewell was the first president of the organization that quickly grew in numbers with members scattered all around the country. Jim had long dreamed of a festival celebrating the still very visible evidence of the Cornish culture. In 1993, Edgar Hellum, one of the restorers of the Pendarvis complex, was named a Bard of the Cornish Gorsedd for his work in saving and preserving the Cornish-built buildings on Shake Rag Street. The first festival was a one day affair with an afternoon program at the UCC Church, where Edgar was presented his Bardic certificate, in a mini-ceremony with Howard Curnow of St. Hilary, Cornwall, presiding. The day was capped off with an evening pasty banquet and program, also at the church. About 100 people attended. In 1994 the festival was expanded to two days. The Taste of Mineral Point became a part of Cornish Fest in 1995. As time went on, recognition of other Celtic peoples has been included. In keeping with our mission of education as well as entertainment, genealogy seminars were occasionally a part of the Festival. This year will feature Cornish Language classes, a subject that has attracted greater interest in recent years. So come join the Cousin Jacks and Jennys at the 21st Cornish Festival & Celtic Celebration on September 27-29, 2013 in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Quality Inn and Walker House will have room discounts for Cornish Fest attendees. Be sure to mention Cornish Fest when making reservations. Other housing options may be found on mineralpoint. Check out a list of event details here: cornishfest.org/schedule-details.html
Posted on: Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:34:17 +0000
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