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25th Annual
October 15-17 2010
Big Bone Lick was famous for its salt springs, which drew many large Pleistocene mammals to the park. Some of these large mammals were trapped here at the park, becoming mired in the soft bog like area around the springs. Additionally, the area was well known to native Americans going back to the Paleo-Indians, who hunted the giant Pleistocene mammals here. In more modern times native Americans and European pioneers gathered water from the springs to obtain salt.
This weekend will be highlighted by many activities, programs, and special events going on throughout the park. Join us in the festival area for music, food, handmade arts and crafts, 19th century traders, and demonstrators. After checking out the festival don’t forget to stop by our Visitor’s Center, gift shop and live bison herd.
We hope you enjoy your time with us during the festival. Inside is a list of scheduled activities for the weekend . We cordially invite you to experience all of the exciting and educational opportunities during this festive weekend.
Friday October 15th is School Day at the festival. If you are a teacher and want to bring your class to the Salt Festival, please read the letter and send in the form below by October 1st.
Letter and Form for School Groups
Friday Schedule
Saturday Schedule
Sunday Schedule
Festival Map
Special Feature: Pioneer Encampment
The Old Caintuckee Primitives and Clans of Desdin Glen are proud to be hosting our primitive camp this year. Both groups would like to extend a warm invitation for you to come join them to learn some of the skills and lifestyles of our early settlers. Demonstrations include beadwork, leatherwork, wood splitting, fire starting, weaving, old time coffee making, soap making, storytelling, pioneer children’s games, and much more. So pull up a spot by the fire and ask questions from experts who live history.
Encampment open all day. Special demonstrations are denoted by a blue flag being raised by each camp. If you see the blue flag raised, please stop in for a special demonstration.
Friday: 9 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
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