The Shires in the Snow

The Shires in the Snow
Does this scarf make my butt look big??

Friday, August 20, 2010

This is an opportunity to meet other farmgirls from across the miles...

So many forum entries are about meeting up with other farmgirls so here is another chance.
Farmgirl events are planned for farmgirls who WANT to meet other farmgirls to discuss all things MJF and beyond.

Efforts have been made to ensure a good time for everyone.

Please send photos ASAP and registrations.

Thank you .
Farmgirls of the Heartland

Monday, August 9, 2010

Midwest Apron Gathering 2010

Midwest Apron Gathering 2010
Hosted by
Farmgirls of the Heartland

You are cordially invited to attend the Midwest Apron Gathering to be held in Kansas City, Missouri.

September 18, 2010 at Shoal Creek Living History Museum at Hodge Park

This registration will include admission to the Back to Basics Farm Fair, being held on the grounds, lunch, and a few events and items available only to farmgirls.

The Back to Basics Farm Fair will have guest speakers from the Master Gardener Program, the University of Missouri Extension, Comanche Acres Iris Gardens, the KC Museum Loula Long Combs Fashion Paper Doll exhibit and illustrator Johanna Gast Anderton, CSA farmer and MJF farmgirl will discuss organic farming and CSA programs.
Quilt displays using the 19th century living history buildings and grounds as a backdrop to show case the quilts. The Model A Club of Greater Kansas City will proudly display their vintage show automobiles, and music will add to the day.

For farmgirls only there will be a “sweet repeat cookbook exchange”. Bring old or new cookbooks to swap. Dutch oven cooking class,
Photo contest, silent auction and free camping on the grounds of the museum. ( please send info for tents and campers.) For hotel and motel information please contact me direct.




Registration Form


Name___________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________

Phone_______________________ Cell________________________
Email_______________________

Camping/ Tent____________________________________________

Vegetarian or Vegan_______________________________________
(This will help accommodate for your lunch)

Chapter and MJF # ________________________________________

The $15 registration fee will include admission to the park for the fair, lunch, classes and a few surprises just for farmgirls.

Checks made payable to Shoal Creek LHM and sent to Wende Wagner, 31 N. E. 69 Hwy, Claycomo, MO 64119-3110.

Please share information about travel plans and if interested in more farmgirl fun in the Kansas City area. Plans can be made to tour the organic dairy on Friday or the casinos on Sat. evening and farm visits on Sunday.

Directions to Shoal Creek Living History Museum are 435 N or S Exit 152 to the East towards Liberty, MO. LEFT at Shoal Creek Parkway to an immediate LEFT go 3/4 mile to entrance of park.

From I-35 North or South Exit 152 West to Shoal Creek Parkway. Go RIGHT then immediate LEFT and 3/4 mile to park entrance.







PHOTO CONTEST
Come express yourself at the
Apron Gathering Photo Contest.

Photos must be presented on the grounds by 11:00 a.m.
The photos will be on display for the day.

Photos will be judged on originality, composition, and relationship to the category. First through fourth place and one Best in Show photo will be selected. Please read form for mailing photos.

Photos must be original work of the exhibitor. Please do not submit originals that can not be replaced. We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged photos.

Do not frame photos. All photos must be mounted on cardstock, matting or foam board.
Name, category, and title must be on the back and no identifying marks on the front of the entry. Photos can not be removed before 4:00 p.m.!!

CATEGORIES:
Animals and Friends
Ain’t my Tractor Sexy
Our Bounty
Cowgirl UP
Grand Barns
Cowboy True
Farmgirls Forever
Farm Humor


A $1 donation, made payable to SCLHM , for each photo is suggested.

Name ___________________ Name_________________
Category_________________ Category______________
Title_____________________ Title__________________




Requirements for photo contest entries to be mailed and not attending the Apron Gathering.

We are sorry you will be unable to attend this wonderful day.

Photos must be received by Thursday September 16, 2010.

Photos must have self-addressed stamped envelope/packaging with enough postage to return all photos.

Do not send originals! We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged photos.

All photos will be returned following the fair.

Photo contest winners will be posted online in the MJF Connection and submitted to MJF magazine. It is to their discretion if the contest is published.

Thank you.

Wende Wagner
31 N. E. 69 Hwy
Claycomo, MO 64119-3110
WWRJS2@aol.com