A grand weekend of craft, music and culture

October 2-5, 2014

Join the Cow Head Conservation & Heritage Committee and friends for the the second annual Gros Morne Fall Fest and Craft Fair—a lively weekend featuring local musicians, crafts, and food with games, outdoor hikes and activities for all ages.

Charlie Payne, Darren Vincent and Mena Lodge

The Fall Fest developed out of the annual Cow Head Craft Fair and remains rooted in the traditions of the region. Visitors can take in fiddle workshops, storytelling and traditional dancing during the festival. A Friday night moose dinner at the church hall is one of the culinary offerings. Visitors can also try a traditional moose stew or soup and sandwiches luncheon featuring local music.

Music Events include:

Kitchen Party following the official opening—Thursday 8pm at the Shallow Bay Motel

Charlie Payne, Darren Vincent and Mena Lodge—Friday 7:30pm at the Shallow Bay Motel

Musical Soiree with Daniel Payne and friends—Saturday night at the Warehouse Theatre 9pm

Gospel Concert—Sunday 7pm at St. Mary’s Anglican Church

Crafts

For crafts enthusiasts, events include a fibre arts exhibit, craft workshops and demonstrations, and the Craft Fair on Sunday, October 5.

Workshops are open for registrations, there is limited enrollment so act soon to avoid disappointment.
Call 1 709 243-2023 to register. More information about workshops and the full weekend schedule is available on the festival Facebook page.

Workshops

Moose Tufting with Duncan Chisolm (3-day workshop)

Wool Applique with Bill Locke (1-day)

Lapidary workshop with Ben Dunphy (1.5-day)

Spindle Spinning & Wool Dying with Shawn O’Hagan (1-day)

Decorative Painting with Anna Marie Oke (1-day)

Glass Mosaic with Urve Manuel (1-day)

If you are interested in developing craft products for sale there is a free, one-day workshop on Cultural Craft Product Development with Brenda Stratton.