Kids Zone at the Corvallis Fall Festival

This year I volunteered on the committee for the Corvallis Fall Festival (September 25-26, 2010). We've been planning since March. I got to be part of the Kids Art Zone. It was a lot of work, but so fun. The Fall Festival is the biggest festival in town and the artists that come are amazing. The Kids Zone helps nurture the young creative spirit. There's even a kids vendor zone, where little budding artists can sell their hand made goods. And then there are the activities kids can do.

We had Spin Art machines (so classic!). Greg fixed them up so kids could spin paint on paper and we had frames there for them. It was only 50¢ for with out a frame, and $1 with a frame. Kids could also miniature golf all day long for 50¢. And then, there were the free activities provided. Journal making out of recycled paper and materials, lantern making (I totally made one), wood block sculptures, card making, materials to just go to town with, pinwheels (promoting wind energy- Blue Sky donated the activity), hair braiding and styling - yes you heard that right- on mannequin heads, names written in different languages, and there was more but you get the idea.

Next year is going to be even better! You know, I have to say that I always wondered how these festivals were put together..and now that I'm a part of it all, I know that it is truly an amazing thing. So many people volunteer, come together, work together without even knowing each other, just to make this amazing event happen where anyone can come out and have a great day.

Here are some photos for your viewing pleasure:

Above: Me, Amy, Caron and Sarah- all of my co-chairs on the committee.
They are amazing women!

Above: My pretty lantern I learned to make.
Seriously, I think some of the parents had just as much, if not more, fun making stuff!

Above: Kids Zone under the tent.

Above: The Kids Stage- these little dancers were so dang cute!

Above: The kid vendors selling their goods.

Above: Wood block sculptures!

Above: Some of our volunteers busy at work cutting paper.

Last but not least, me, Greg and Chad.
I'm so glad Chad and my Dad came to see us on Sunday. :)

PS. For those of my readers (most of you) who have children, I would be especially interested to know what you, as parents, like and don't like about activities provided for your kids. Also, any thing that you would especially like to see at such events, would be very helpful in our planning. Thanks!!!