34th Annual Judy Garland Festival Schedule of Events June 25-27, 2009

34th Annual Judy Garland Festival
Schedule of Events
June 25 - 27, 2009
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Celebrating the Platinum Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz!

THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2009 Get Acquainted Buffet Mingle with all our special guests and fans from thoughout the U.S. and abroad. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET HAPPY! TIME: 5:30p.m. LOCATION: Sawmill Inn PRICE: $25 Judy Jeopardy Game Join in the Fun & Test your Judy skills. Concept and format designed and produced by Judy Garland members and supporters, Paul & Joan Herrick. Cash prizes! TIME:7:30 p.m. LOCATION: Sawmill Inn PRICE: $10 (audience admission) $20 (contestants--sign up early, as space is limited) Judy Garland: Alive in our Hearts Informal song tributes by Garland fans. Forget your troubles, come on get happy! Organized by Gordon Stevens and Melissa Christophersen. TIME: 9:00 p.m. LOCATION: Sawmill Inn FREE
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009 Judy Garland: The Dressing of a Legend A talk and Q & A by collector Michael Siewert moderated by Michael Rivers. A Premiere collection of 15 gowns worn by Judy Garland in the Movies, on Television and in Concert., Video of Judy dancing and singing in the gowns. Extra Trailer: Very rare audio/video clips from Michael’s personal collection. Blackglama draping event. TIME: 1:00 p.m. LOCATION: Sawmill Inn PRICE: $20 Judy Remembers Dorothy by eminent Garland historian John Fricke. Everyone knows Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale. But how did Judy herself feel about the character, the movie, and the theme song that became more and more inextricably linked with her life and legend? On the 70th anniversary of M-G-M’s The Wizard of Oz, Emmy Award-winning Garland historian John Fricke shares thirty years of anecdotes and quotes, all drawn from Judy’s own words and experiences as "the young lady who came from a star." ALSO: OZ Birthday Cake! Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz with a special cake. TIME: 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: Sawmill Inn PRICE: $20 Supper with the Munchkins Sleepyhead Margaret Pellegrini & Lollipop Guilder Jerry Maren. Professional photos and autographs available for an additional fee. Dress up as your favorite character from the Wizard of Oz. TIME: 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Sawmill Inn PRICE: $25 Concert Pianist Richard Glazier - "A Salute to Judy Garland & Friends" Richard’s new show "is a tribute to the woman most often called the 'World’s Greatest Entertainer.'" Enjoy an evening of music, memories and laughter. TIME: 7:30 p.m. LOCATION: Reif Performing Art Center PRICE: $25
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Guided Tours Guided Tours of Garland historic sites in Grand Rapids. TIME & PRICE: To be determined. MICHAEL SIEWERT collection Collection on exhibit at Judy Garland Museum all day. Meet Michael in the Museum Gallery. TIME: All Day: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. LOCATION: Judy Garland Gallery PRICE: Museum Admission Dinner with the Munchkins and Silent Auction Sleepyhead Margaret Pellegrini & Lollipop Guilder Jerry Maren are joined by the Scarecrow. Professional photos and autographs available for an additional fee. Dress up as your favorite character from the Wizard of Oz. Silent auction of fan donations to benefit programs at the Judy Garland Museum. TIME: 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: Sawmill Inn PRICE: $30 How Does She DO That?!by eminent Garland Historian John Fricke. It took Frances Ethel Gumm exactly forty-seven years and twelve days to live all the acclaimed lives of "The Little Girl With The Great Big Voice," "Miss Show Business," and the "World’s Greatest Entertainer." Four decades have passed since then, yet her heritage remains incomparable, immeasurable, and -- apparently -- timeless. John Fricke, the eminent Garland author and producer, looks back at the last forty years and confirms the fact that the world has never stopped rediscovering, appreciating, enjoying, and loving Judy Garland. TIME: 7:30 pm LOCATION: Sawmill Inn PRICE: $20 70th Anniversary Outdoor Screening of The Wizard of Oz Movie under the stars! (One showing on the 20’ by 40’ wide Screen). TIME: Dusk (around 10 p.m.) LOCATION: Grand Rapids High School football field Sit in the bleachers, or bring your own chair or blanket and watch from the field! (In event of rain, showing will move to adjacent IRA Civic Center.) FREE SATURDAY FREE FAMILY/CHILDREN’S EVENTS: PETTING ZOO Pet animals like the potbellied pig, rabbits and even the llama. Pony rides will be available. Treats will be served. TIME: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: in front of the Children’s Museum. FREE Children’s Oz Fair and Dance (Children ages 12 and under) TIME: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: Children’s Discovery Museum FREE to Members $7.00 Museum Admission for Non-Members 70th Anniversary Outdoor Screening of The Wizard of Oz Movie under the stars! (One showing on the 20’ by 40’ wide Screen). TIME: Dusk (around 10 p.m.) LOCATION: Grand Rapids High School football field Sit in the bleachers, or bring your own chair or blanket and watch from the field! (In event of rain, showing will move to adjacent IRA Civic Center.) FREE
ONGOING EVENTS
Ongoing Munchkin Marketplace Autograph sessions and collector’s exchange with the Wonderful Munchkins. Our special guests may tire and retire early. Annual exchange with vendors from throughout the United States. Show is limited specifically to Judy Garland and Wizard of Oz memorabilia. Vendors may dress in Oz costumes. Vendor Space: $100 per table. TIME: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. LOCATION: Judy Garland Museum PRICE: $7.00 general museum admission all ages, under age 2: FREE. MEMBERS: FREE Pass good for all-day admission to marketplace and museum. Includes access to the Judy Garland Museum® (JGM) and House as well as the Children’s Discovery Museum (CDM).

Total Ticket Package -- $155.00 -- Save More Than Ten Percent!

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Attention, those staying at the Sawmill: Judy Garland Museum members receive $10 off per night during festival! Make sure your membership is current or join today.

Notice to all Geocachers: Stephen Connolly is preparing geocaches during the festival! In his final container there will be Judy Garland memorabilia for young children to take home with them!

Register by telephone, fax or our secure web site. Credit card and PayPal orders welcome, or postmark with personal check or money order. Tickets are reserved by purchase only on a first-come, first served basis. All events subject to change without notice. Exchanges or refunds for medical emergencies only.

The Judy Garland Festival is an annual fundraiser for the Judy Garland Museum®. Additional donations help underwrite Judy Garland Museum® programs. The Judy Garland Museum® is a nonprofit educational organization supported in part by the Judy Garland Heirs Trust. Contributions to the Museum are tax-deductible to the maximum extent of the law.

Web Site: www.judygarlandmuseum.com
E-mail: jgarland@uslink.net
Phone (Toll-Free) 800-664-5839
Fax: (218) 326-1934
Mail: PO Box 724, Grand Rapids MINN 55744

The event anchor hotel: Sawmill Inn: 800-804-8006.

For area hotel and resort info, call the Visit Grand Rapids at 1-800-472-6366. Log on to www.visitgrandrapids.com or www.grandmn.com.

ALL PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Click on the ruby slippers to email John Kelsch
(Executive Director, Judy Garland Museum®)

Judy Garland Museum®
PO Box 724
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
1-800-664-JUDY (5839)
Web Site: www.judygarlandmuseum.com