Children’s musician Ken Lonnquist will headline Kids Day at the 36th annual Shawano Folk Music Festival.
“He is one of Wisconsin’s finest and best-known children’s performers and he will be on hand all weekend, not just doing children’s music, but some adult performances, too,” said Dori Jerger, festival committee member.
Lonnquist began writing folk music when he was 7 years old and has been recognized by multiple publications, including Audubon, Parents Choice, American Library Association and Parents Guide to Children’s Media.
He will perform from 1:30-2:15 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Cattail Lounge for Kids Day. Children’s activities will follow until 3 p.m., when children receive a craft instructional on how to make a harmonica.
“We are trying to expand the children’s activities every year, and show (the festival) appeals to more than the stereotypical old person,” said Becky Van Buren, co-director of the festival. “It was very popular last year.”
At least year’s event, students from the College of Menominee Nation conducted the story time activity, which will be switched to Story Time with Jessica in 2014. Stories written by Ella Jenkins and Giles Andreae will be delivered in song and dance.
Jenkins’ “Looking Back and Looking Forward” consists of stories revolving around traditional playground activities, such as marbles and jump rope.
Andreae’s story, “Giraffes Can’t Dance,” chronicles the journey of Gerald the giraffe as the animal aspires to become a dancer despite physical limitations.
Jerger said the addition of Kids Day last year gave the annual event a fresh look that appeals to everyone.
“There is something for everyone at this family friendly event,” Jerger said.
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