First Annual Gamble Rogers Memorial Celebration October 3, 2009

The Friends of Florida State Parks, Inc. and Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area are proud to present the First Annual Gamble Rogers Memorial Celebration.

This one day event will honor Gamble Rogers, the famous folk singer who lost his life in 1991 while attempting to rescue another from drowning at what was then Flagler Beach State Park. The celebration will include a day of folk music and storytelling by artists who knew and performed with Gamble Rogers during his career. There will also be storytelling workshops by the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine, nature and history themed exhibits, guided tours by the Flagler Audubon Society, food, children’s activities and more! This event is sponsored by the Friends of Florida State Parks, Inc.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Terminal Tavern Stage
11:00 - 11:40 Ron and Mary Johnson 11:40 - 12:20 Paul and Kaye Garfinkel 12:20 - 1:00 Bob Patterson 1:20 - 2:00 Tammerlin 2:00 - 2:45 Lis and Lon Williamson 2:45 - 3:30 Dale Crider

The Baby Grand Theater
11:10 - 11:50 Frank and Lisa Thomas 11:50 - 12:30 Dan and Sharon Pillen 12:45 - 1:25 Paradox 1:25 - 2:05 Doug Spears 2:05 - 2:45 Jim Carrick 2:45 - 3:30 The Dunehoppers

OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
11:00 & 12:00 pm Children’s Entertainment by Mrs. Kate Carpenter
1:00 pm Alligator Presentation by Ranger Jim Darlington
2:00 pm Story Telling Workshop presented by the Tale Tellers of St. Augustine

Should a visitor need assistance to enable their full participation in this event, they should contact the park office as soon as possible at (386) 517- 2086.

The cost of the event is $10 per adult and $5 for children 18 and younger. Children under 6 are free. Tickets will be available in advance, please contact (386) 517-2088 for information. Participation will be limited to 350 visitors. Gates open at 8:00am Credit Cards will not be accepted. For more information please contact the park at (386) 517-2088 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/gamblerogers.

Official Website: http://www.floridastateparks.org/gamblerogers