Project ACORN--an acronym for Art, Community, Originality, Rhythm, and Nature--strives to acknowledge and utilize the gifts of our citizens and provide many exciting learning opportunities for our youth and amateurs of all ages in the areas of music, art, environment, and wellness. Building on the success of the first six years of the Ferdinand Folk Festival and last year’s inaugural singer-songwr
iting contest, the volunteer organizers of Project ACORN recognize the wealth of community-minded, creative people—artists, artisans, teachers, hobbyists, enthusiasts—in and around Ferdinand. Project ACORN invites volunteer involvement from diverse ages and all walks of life to lead and participate in a new year-round four-season series of offerings. The strong community spirit--promoting music, art, environment, and wellness--found at the festival and the fundraising concerts, the new friendships forming, and the networking of area citizens enrich the community and region in diverse and long-lasting ways. Ferdinand has much to celebrate: caring people, a rich history complemented by forward-thinking citizens and leadership, supportive businesses, a contract with a renewable energy provider, natural beauty in her picturesque skyline, pristine parks, surrounding fields and forests, including the Ferdinand State Forest, stellar schools, a nationally-recognized monastery, the renowned Christkindlmarkt, a new YMCA promoting health and wellness, a dynamic, new library fostering intellectual growth, unique architecture including the restored Wollenmann Home in the heart of town, friendly neighboring communities, and a variety of other attributes. All of the following presenters for the Summer Season are volunteers—sharing their love of art, music, and our community. All interested participants are encouraged to contact each presenter as soon as possible since enrollment is limited. Times and locations are subject to change. Founding Project ACORN Committee
Rock Emmert Co-chair
Deb Abell Co-chair
Kris Lasher
Doug Abell
Brooke Van Winkle
Collin Daunhauer
Jill Sicard
