The Dan Patch Show is only one week away! And I have been very busy with final preparations for it.
So have Brooke and Tom - the Prairie Victorian/Dan Messner building (left) is really starting to sparkle! (Photo by Brooke.)
The swag bags have been filled. I wish I could show you what's in them, but some folks who are coming also read Horsiemama and I want them to be surprised. (I did take a photo; maybe I'll show it after the show is over.)
This is a fun show so the classlist is not your usual live show set of classes. I'm judging and I told folks that for the most part, I would look for the piece that best describes the title of the class. The judging will probably be tricky as a result.
I have a big bag of rosettes that someone gave me a while back and I was delighted to find four complete sets of champ and reserves for the show.
Between leftover ribbons from past shows, donations, and adding in ribbons I've won myself in live shows, I have plenty to cover the classes.
I purchased these Collecta by Breyer pieces as prizes for the two divisions of the show,
but then I ended up creating four divisions. At this point, I am undecided as to how I will use them.
There are lots of donations for the raffle.
All proceeds from the raffle will be given to Brooke and Tom to use as they continue their work on restoring the historic building.
The show also features a swap meet, a brief talk by Brooke about the building's history and connection to Dan Patch, and a Toilet Paper Derby!
Craig, Mila, Emily, and Lukie in our family Toilet Paper Derby last summer. I learned a lot by watching the one we did at home - roll the paper, don't pull it, no lifting the paper off the table, and have a well balanced Stablemate!
I am so excited about this show and can hardly wait for next Saturday!
