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  Located in scenic Lanark County, Eastern Ontario, Canada



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MERA Nordic Festival Program - June 19th, 2004

Midday - Festival opens

Midday to 5:00 p.m.
    Beth Abbott - Spinning. Hands on
    Karima Ellis - Willow lantern demonstration
    Liisa Rissenan - Finnish straw decorations. Hands on
    Tony Walsh - Blacksmithing
    Peter Burnett - Children's musical instruments. Hands on.
    Mark Burnham - Wood carving.
    Raphael Karem - Broom making.

Children's activities - Face painting

Midday - 3pm - Labyrinth cafe open

Midday onwards
    Gift ship and weaving exhibition in hall.
    Art exhibit in the library.
    Pottery studio demonstration.
    Icelandic sheep/fiord horse on display.

1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Every 30 mins)
    Story telling at the Troll House. Jan Andrews and Jennifer Cayley

3:00 p.m. Ceremony to unveil the mural.

3:00 p.m. onwards Beer garden open

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Local musicians

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Steer-on-a-spit supper

6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
    Music with Leo Niemi and Erkki,
    Finnish musicians from Sudbury,
    Concert with Norwegian folksinger Sarah Granskou,
    Dancing with Leo Niemi and Erkki.

9:30 - 10:30 p.m. - Parade through the village

10:30 - 11.30 p.m. - Bonfire