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Highlights of the 2011 Abalone Festival & Cook-Off
Live Music! Dancing welcome.
 McKenna Faith
is a 16 year old country-music singer/songwriter from Ukiah, CA. Singing since she was a little girl, she grew up in the rodeo circuit. From singing the national anthem as an eight year old to competing in the World Barrel Racing Finals in Texas & Oklahoma. She took first place in the teen and adult divisions at Ukiah Idol. She was the "Peoples Choice" in the Rising Stars competition. Having wrapped up a series of sold-out concerts promoting the release of her debut album of original songs Sugar &Spice (recorded in Nashville) she continues to tour, from opening for 19 & Crazy singers Bomshel to kicking off the Sonoma Country Music BBQ playing with What Was I Thinking singer Dierks Bentley, Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not? singers Thompson Square and Country Girl (Shake It For Me) singer Luke Bryan to a crowd of more than 7,500 people. McKenna's always writing new music and pursuing her dream of hitting it big in the country world...
PLUS
Bayou Swamis
(back by popular demand)
The Bayou Swamis have stolen the funky Zydeco dance beats from the swamps of Louisiana and planted firmly in the marshes of Humboldt County. For over ten years, they have featured a growing repertoire of Cajun two-steps and Zydeco stomps, and they also swamp up classic swing tunes, country standards and traditional '50s rockers. The Swamis excel at both acoustic and electrified performances. Their music continues to spread the swamp gospel and to keep fans dancing and clapping into the wee hours. The musicians: Randle Lundberg - button accordion, fiddle and vocals / David Bradley - acoustic and electric guitar and vocals / Jeff Landen ? guitar and vocals / Kate Koelmel - triangle, rub board and vocals / Marla Joy - bass guitar and vocals / Tim Gray - Drums and vocals.
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Wine: Mendocino's finest wineries, like...
Beer: North Coast Brewing Company
Food: Clam Chowder by Little River Inn; Shrimp Cocktail, Polish Dogs and more...
Silent Auction * Raffle * Craft Fair * T-Shirts
and LOTS OF FUN!!!
Map to Festival Site
At the Festival portion of the event you may enjoy the music and purchase food (except not abalone), wine, beer, and participate in the other great happenings that are going on at the scenic South Noyo Harbor.
A Judging Ticket is required to be a judge in the abalone cook-off competition and to taste the delicious wild abalone recipes prepared by the competing cooks. Be sure to vote for your favorite!
Note: The cook teams dive for their own wild abalone and follow the Fish and Game rules when diving for and preparing the abalone. Wild abalone is illegal to sell or to buy in California, although farm-raised is not.
PETS: The Health Code dictates that no pets be brought onto the site because food is being prepared. Be careful about leaving them in the car.
ALCOHOL: The Sherrif's department states that no one can bring alcohol onto the event site. MAPA will have beer, wine and beverages available.
The Festival is held in memory of Ken Tallman, and in honor of Sub-Surface Progression Dive Center and the Tallman Family.
The New! WORLD'S CHAMPIONSHIP ABALONE COOK-OFF & Fesival is MAPA's biggest and most important fundraiser and we appreciate your support!!
With gratitude,
Carolyne Cathey, Executive Director
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