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Gwen Break

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Aug 2, 2011
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South Walton, near the bay
[FONT=&quot]One of South Walton's most popular fall events, the annual Flutterby Festival is returning to Rosemary Beach, Nov. 12-13, celebrating the arts and the migration of the Monarch Butterfly along Scenic Highway 30A. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] Hosted by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, this year's event will feature interactive adventures by the Seaside Repertory Theatre. Also, for the first time ever, Children’s Volunteer Health Network’s “Cottages for Kids” will debut the 2011 collection of designer cottages at the Flutterby Festival, promising a magical weekend in Rosemary Beach for kids of all ages.[/FONT]

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[FONT=&quot] The Flutterby Festival, which was named in celebration of the annual migration of the Monarch butterfly through the area, is a place for kids to flitter, offering an exciting and diverse array of activities along Rosemary Beach’s South Barrett Square, Main Street and Western Green. This fall, family tradition is a perfect chance for residents and visitors to enjoy a fun-filled weekend outdoors in South Walton. The Flutterby Festival, sponsored by the Merchants of Rosemary Beach, will take place from[/FONT][FONT=&quot] 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. both days. [/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] Festival attendees will also enjoy live music, interactive storytelling adventures, animal encounters and an array of artists, vendors and exhibitors. The fun-filled day invites families to participate in street games, face painting, hula hooping and street and mural painting. As part of the annual tradition, children create their own butterfly wing masterpieces to be worn for the butterfly costume parade each afternoon at[/FONT][FONT=&quot] 3:00 p.m. In addition, kids will enjoy using their creativity to build butterfly puppets and make other crafts, including decorating a butterfly plant pot to take home and plant their very own seeds to watch grow.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] Throughout the weekend, a master gardener will be on hand teaching children the art and science of building their own butterfly garden, and kids will have the opportunity to take home a butterfly plant. Hundreds of butterfly paintings, created by Walton County students, will be on display throughout the festival. On the East Green, Cottages for Kids' whimsical cottages, ranging from fairytale creations to modern designs, will be on display for families to view the tremendous imagination and craftsmanship of these playhouses, which will be raffled[/FONT][FONT=&quot] on Nov. 26.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot] Flutterby attendees looking for sweet treats, a meal or just a snack will delight in the delicious offerings by Rosemary Beach restaurants and vendors around the festival grounds. As an added bonus, families can explore all the great shops and galleries while enjoying the afternoon in[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Rosemary Beach.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot] The Flutterby Children’s Arts Festival is sponsored by the Merchants of Rosemary Beach. Other sponsors include the Rosemary Beach Foundation,[/FONT][FONT=&quot] SoWal.com, Rip’s Professional Lawn Care and Danneker Inc. Admission to the Flutterby Festival is free, although some activities may require a small fee. For more information, please visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com or call 850-622-5970.[/FONT]
 
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Teresa

SoWal Guide
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Nov 15, 2004
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South Walton, FL
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Your Volunteer Spirit and Helping Hands are Needed
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The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County is calling on the community to come have fun and help children participate in this memorable weekend of arts, crafts, music, and dance. Opportunities are available for individuals, families, groups, and student organizations. Volunteers are needed for every aspect of the festival, from workshop assistance and registration to set up and tear down. Registration is easy! Visit the Cultural Arts Alliance and fill out our on-line volunteer form. Come join us in helping create an environment for kids to flitter.
 
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Teresa

SoWal Guide
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Nov 15, 2004
30,250
9,279
South Walton, FL
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Flutterby Poster Winner & 11 Other Featured Student Artists Announced
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It is a long-standing tradition of the Flutterby Children’s Arts Festival for participating Walton County elementary students to paint or draw butterfly masterpieces that are then exhibited at the Festival. One of those pieces is chosen each year as the artwork for the Festival’s poster and t-shirts. This year’s poster art winner is Katie Truett, a 5th grader at Paxton Elementary.

In addition, eleven other works by students were chosen to be featured in a new set of notecards that are representative of the fun and magical event. Those student artists are: Caylor Dixon, 4th grade, Paxton Elementary; Samantha Lee, 1st grade, Paxton Elementary; Sofie Daiberl, 2nd grade, Bay Elementary; Eavin Woolf, 3rd grade, Bay Elementary; Cameron Beck, 4th grade, Butler Elementary; Xavier Epplin, 3rd grade, Butler Elementary; Nolan Bacani, 1st grade, Butler Elementary; Anna Seigler, 3rd grade, Mossy Head Elementary; Cayli Henning, 3rd grade, Mossy Head Elementary; Duncan Crittenden, 1st grade, Freeport Elementary; and Denise Farris, 1st grade, Freeport Elementary.

Postcards will be sold in sets of 12 for $20 and can be purchased at the Flutterby Festival, which will be held November 12 & 13, 2011 in Rosemary Beach, 10:00am – 4:00pm. Additionally, they can be purchased at the Bayou Arts Center throughout the year.

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