After Nancy Hawley retired, Tryon Palace’s Public Relations/Marketing person for many years, I called and asked if she would consider doing the PR/Marketing for Mumfest. Fortunately for us, she agreed and this is her third year.
As a big fan of mumfest, she frequently said, “Susan, there are a lot of mumfester's out there…people who love the festival and look forward to attending every year…we need to get their input".
I agree.
So the question of the day is…are you a mumfester? If so what is your favorite venue?
Diane Dennis (who works for our title sponsor, Joe Alcoke Auto & Truck Center) told me last fall her very most favorite venue/attraction that she never misses, is the Weller retriever field demonstrations. The NBPD K-9 and Weller retriever demonstrations have been traditional favorites so last year we decided to add another animal venue, the Purina Incredible Dog Team, as a new attraction. It was so popular, we are bringing it back again this year.
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| Gary Curry's t-shirt collection |
Gary Curry, Manager of the BridgePointe Hotel & Marina (a Mumfest sponsor for many years) told me recently, he looks forward to adding each year’s T-shirt to his collection. He moved here in 2006, has bought one every year and enjoys wearing them. In fact, he forwarded me this picture of his mumfest t-shirt’s.
Nancy said the Pollock Street Bunco Babes like tasting wines at the Little River Mobile Wine Tasting Room and buying unique items from the many craft vendors. Another friend told her she and her husband have a pact that once a year they can eat their way through mumfest without guilt.
Others have said they love the festival foods…funnels cakes are at the top of the list for many.
How about you? If you are a mumfester, we would enjoy hearing from you….what is your favorite venue/attraction?
Do you have a t-shirt collection…how many and how far back do they go?
How about mumfest posters…do you collect them?
Tell us what you are looking forward too!
Susan Moffat Thomas
Executive Director
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