Freedom Music Festival at Georgian Place

Join the fun and annual celebration of our nation’s birthday at the Freedom Music Festival held this Saturday, July 2, at Georgian Place. Bring a picnic and a blanket and settle in to enjoy the music of seven live bands as they perform continuously from noon until dusk on the courtyard lawn at Georgian Place. The line-up for the event is sponsored by Blubaughs Music and includes M/C – DJ Rocko – all day long; Willing Vessels Band – family entertainment; Jump 2 Jupiter – Mr. Smalls Battle of the Bands Winner; empt(e) - hard driving industrial rock; Ophydium – heavy metal; Artic Wolf- party band; Dirty Dogs – one of the area’s favorite bands; and Birdhouse – featuring the always popular JD and Cindy Ross. The stage will be open if time allows between sets…make sure you’re ready to perform and show the community what you’ve got! Don’t forget to check out blubaughsmusic.com for the best selection of musical instruments and accessories in the area and to register to win tickets to see the Clarks in on July 9th at Laurel Arts! In addition to all the live music performances, you can Cruise-in with your antique or classic car all day long starting at 9am, couples and families can enjoy playing the old fashioned lawn games set up in various stations throughout the village. In addition to relaxing and playing games, enjoy strolling through the village and browsing the shops. Stay for a great view of Somerset’s fireworks from atop the hill in our south west facing lots. Some food & drinks will be available or you can bring your own. Glo-sticks and prizes for kids will be available while supplies last. Everyone is welcome at this free event. So round up the troops, wave your flags and enjoy some all American family fun. For more information on Georgian Place or opportunities available for leasing or purchasing space at the center, please call 814-443-3818 or visit our website at http://www.georgianplace.net/

2011 Horseradish & Herb Festival At Georgian Place

SOMERSET, PA – June 24, 2011 – The grounds at Georgian Place will be filled with herbs and much more to celebrate horseradish “the herb of the year” during the First Annual Horseradish and Herb Festival to be held Saturday, June 25th and Sunday June 26th, 2011 throughout the village. This special indoor/outdoor event will feature over 25 vendors, offering a wide assortment of horseradish products, plants, specialty foods, jellies, jewelry, crafts, and quality antiques. You can listen to scheduled lectures throughout both days discussing herbs, cooking, and of course, the secret ingredient….horseradish! The event is sponsored by Sugar Grove Herbs, where owner Barb Will’s favorite motto is “everyone needs a little sunshine”. Barb has been in the herbal business for over 23 years and specializes in teas and vitamins. The store has a treasure of unique items, including Natures Sunshine vitamins, over 100 specialty loose leaf teas, garden accessories, gifts, and a splash of eclectic antiques. Will says, “I am always interested in sharing my passion and spreading the knowledge and excitement of herbs and gardening”, on why she decided to organize the event. Attendees at the event will learn everything there is to know about horseradish. Both a root vegetable and herb, horseradish has an interesting history, tracing as far back as 1500 BC. The best time to harvest plants is after a hard frost, but they can be harvested year round. Keep the plant refrigerated to maintain hotness, if you like it hot. There will be a drawing every 15 minutes for a free bottle of horseradish sauce donated by H.J. Heinz Company. And if all this is not enough, popular and interactive DJ Rocko will be playing from 11:30 am - 3:30 pm. The show runs from 10 am to 5 pm both days. Rain or Shine. Free Admission. In addition to all of the other activities, there will be a Horseradish Food Contest, judged by three celebrity judges, all with vast knowledge of culinary arts and herbs. Chef Reece Deist, C.C. head chef at the Georgian Inn of Somerset; Lori Noll, owner/operator of Lorelei’s, a bed and breakfast and culinary classroom where she teaches cooking classes; and Matthew Myers, owner of Matteo’s Herbs Galore in Johnstown. Local folks can enter recipes containing horseradish in different categories to be judged from appetizers to desserts and one for just the main ingredient, homemade horseradish! The village at Georgian Place is the perfect setting for strolling outdoors, and with so much to see and do a trip to the Georgian Place Horseradish and Herb Festival will be a well deserved and enticing day out you won’t want to miss!

Lecture Schedule: Saturday, June 25th , 2011 11:00 am - Kathy Randall (Folklore Storytelling) 12:30 pm - Tina Sams ( Wild Edibles) 1:45pm - Susanna Reppert Brill (Horseradish) 3:00 pm- Barbara Steel ( Scented Geraniums)

TAKE A TRAIN TO THE GEORGIAN PLACE HERB AND CRAFT FESTIVAL

The Laurel Highlands Model Railroad Club (a 501 C 3 non-profit charitable organization) is “kicking – off” its “Trains for Tots” Christmas campaign in conjunction with the “Horseradish Festival” being held at the Georgian Place in Somerset, Pa on June 25 and 26. So dig out your old model trains, especially the rusted and broken ones, and deliver them to the Railroad Club at 209 Georgian Place during the festival. The club will repair and make serviceable all model trains received and give them to our local Somerset Kids And Countians in Need Organization who in turn will award these train sets to their needy clients during the Christmas season. Also, those delivering model trains to the club during this event will receive free admission for the day to enjoy the areas largest multi-scale display and a receipt evidencing your possible tax deductible contribution. For more information call 814-445-8922