Because it's simple, and I like simple.
I wanted a name that would cross cultural boundaries, something fun and snappy, then realized that it didn't have to be. People were excited enough with the word "potluck" - it'd be pure madness if I had a stellar name. Crowd control would put this free event over budget!
This isn't a completely thought-out event yet, but here are the basics:
- It's open to the public - as feeders or eaters or both!
- The main ingredient of each dish must be produced in southwest Montana but not necessarily by you.
- There will be music: The Dillon Fiddlers have agreed to play country and bluegrass.
- I'm hoping to get local grain, potato, beef and lamb producers involved also. BBQ would be awesome.
- Horseshoes for the adults and "wa-shoes" for the kids.
- An information booth will be available, and all dishes will be tagged with the "production" information. People can network and eat, no shopping.
- It is not a fair, festival, or anything else super-duper entertaining.
- It's good food and community.
- I have very little idea what I'm doing, but it's working so far!
I reserved the park (September 10th)- while also paying my water bill, love a small town - and got the run-down from the Mayor on the fact that I don't need a single permission, permit or inspection. "We love people to do stuff like that. It sounds great" was all he had to say about it. Oh, and he was glad I was going for participation from farmers and ranchers too.
Talking to the Farmers Market group on Monday, so should have a bit more to say about this then!
1 comments:
yea!
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