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The 2010 schedule will be posted in late spring. Details from last year's festival are provided below.
2009 Arts at Cornucopia Days
For general information about Cornucopia Days, please visit www.KCDays.com.
Main Stage | Children's Activities | Fine Crafts Market | Kent Valley Artists | Northwest Renaissance Poets
2009 Visual and Literary Arts
Kent Summer Art Exhibit
10AM - 5PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 11 & 12
Centennial Center Gallery, 400 West Gowe Street
More than 80 artists are exhibiting paintings, photography, prints and carvings
Danny Pierce Mural Dedication
3:30 PM, Friday July 10
Rosebed Park, 1st & Meeker
A new mural by nationally acclaimed artist Danny Pierce will be dedicated during Cornucopia Days. Please join the Kent Arts Commission and the Kent Downtown Partnership in honoring the career of longtime Kent resident Danny Pierce.
Poets @ Cornucopia Days
Saturday, July 11, 2:00 PM
Centennial Center, 400 W Gowe Street
A wide range of diverse readings by local and regional poets, hosted by the Northwest Renaissance Poets.
Kent Valley Arts Show
Friday, Saturday and Sunday during festival hours
Rosebed Park, 1st Avenue and Meeker Street
The Kent Valley Artists showcase original works, while members demonstrate live painting techniques.
2009 Fine Crafts Market
10 AM - 8:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, July 10 & 11
10 AM - 5:00 PM on Sunday, July 12
Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way, Kent
Produced by Kent Parks, Recreation and Community Services, the Fine Crafts Market at Kent Station features the wares of crafts people and artists specializing in handcrafted items only. The Fine Crafts Market brings a colorful, balanced and varied selection of high quality handmade crafts and artwork to the festival, and is located along Ramsay Way within Kent’s retail and entertainment destination.
Fine Crafts Market Vendors
2009 Children's Activities
10 AM - 5 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 10, 11 and 12
Kent Station, 417 Ramsay Way, Kent
A fun and interactive destination designed to spark the imagination and curiosity of kids! Hands-on arts and crafts projects and workshops give kids the opportunity to work with and learn from professional artists. From giant Lego displays and “mad science” demonstrations to whimsical wandering puppets and amazing magicians, Cornucopia’s Children’s Area offers an array of activities to keep the youngest festival-goers entertained and educated. Located along Ramsay Way at Kent Station.
2009 Main Stage Entertainment
Located in Kent’s Town Square Plaza at 2nd Avenue and Harrison Street, Cornucopia’s Main Stage features varied entertainment throughout the weekend. Local, national and international artists present rock, pop, bluegrass, country, world music and more.
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
FRIDAY
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Miss Cornucopia Coronation
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4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
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Southside Dance Force
A local dance studio showcase
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4:45 - 5:15 p.m.
FRIDAY
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Sealth
Alternative rock
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5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
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Gypsy Soul
Soulful, acoustic rock
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7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Friday
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Bobby Medina & the Red Hot Band
Latin, pop, oldies and more
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12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
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Heel Klickin' Cloggers
Folk dancing
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1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
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Carly Henley
Singer/songwriter
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2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
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Steve the Pretty Good
Magic and comedy
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2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
SATURDAY
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Kellee Bradley
Singer/songwriter
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4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
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Nathan Chance and Northcoast
Country with rock/blues edge
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5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY
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The Diamond Experience
A tribute to the music of Neil Diamond
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7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
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The Beatniks
Rock 'n roll of the 60's, 70's and 80's
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12 noon - 12:30
SUNDAY
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Allegro Precision Dance Company
A local dance studio showcase
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1:00 - 1:45 p.m
SUNDAY
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Chris Stevens' Surf Monkeys
Blues, surf, noir and swing
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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
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*** Cornucopia Days Grand Parade ***
The Kent Lions Club 2009 Parade Theme is "Have a Rockin' Good Time in 09." Please visit www.KCDays.com for more information.
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3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
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Spotlight Dance Company
A local dance studio showcase
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4:15 - 5:00 p.m.
SUNDAY
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Mark DuFresne Band
Blues with soul, rockabilly and swing
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The City of Kent and the Kent Arts Commission host cultural events at Cornucopia Days. The festival is organized by the Kent Lions. Learn more at www.KCDays.com.