You received this email because of your relationship with Caponi Art Park.
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.
Caponi Art Park
September 2009 update   //   Vol. 3 Issue 10  

THIS SUNDAY:  MEDIEVAL FAIR
In the woods of Caponi Art Park // Noon - 4:00pm

Whether in plain clothes or period dress, stop out to the Medieval Fair this Sunday, September 27 from Noon - 4:00pm, then stay and enjoy the Sculpture Garden. The event is FREE and open to the public. A $4 per person donation is suggested to help make this program possible.

Caponi Art Park Medieval Fair
L: A knight prepares for combat. By Sue S. Olson
R: A father learns the art of fire starting Medieval-style.

The Barony of Nordskogen chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a historical recreation group, brings the Middle Ages to life in the woods of Caponi Art Park. Authentic pavilions will be on display in a Medieval Village as artisans and noblemen in period dress present interactive demonstrations to the public, including armored and rapier combat, weaponry and armorers (NEW!), music and dance, cooking, period games (NEW!), bone carving, fiber arts and more. A fun and educational event for all ages!

Medieval Fair will go on rain or shine, except with severe weather or heavy rain.

Shutterbugs: $200 in Cash Prizes!
Afternoon at Caponi by Mike Olson
2008 Photo Contest 1st Place Winner: "Afternoon at Caponi" by Mike Olson, Lakeville.

Photographers have begun to post their photos online for our 2nd annual digital photo contest. Check them out here. There's still time to visit and post your entries. **Don't forget to tag your photos correctly!** Visit the contest webpage for information on how to enter.

Sponsored by Legacy Creative Images of Eagan, cash prizes will be awarded in adult and youth (14 and under) categories including $75 for 1st place and $25 for 2nd place. Winning photographs in both categories will be announced in the park's November e-newsletter and website, and to local newspapers. Deadline to submit is October 11.


Upcoming Events:

Medieval Fair:
with the Society for Creative Anachronism
Sunday, September 27
Noon - 4:00pm
in the woods of the Art Park
Free; $4 pp suggested donation
A medieval village featuring interactive demonstrations from armored combat and armoreres to music and cooking to bone carving, fiber arts and more. More info at left. (Rain or shine, except for incliment weather)

2009 Online Photo Contest
May 1 - October 11, 2009
$200 in cash prizes will be awarded to adult and youth categories.
Sponsored by Legacy Creative Images

2009 Volunteer Appreciation Event
Sunday, October 11 // 1:00pm
in the Sculpture Garden
A special "thank you" for all of our volunteers this season who donated their time, energy and talents to make this all possible.

 ---
For a complete list of events and program details, visit our website.
Subscribe to our google events calendar.
Support Free Arts and Nature in our Community

Give a gift to Caponi Art Park

Your employer can help you support our mission of providing quality, free arts and cultural experiences to the community. Find out how.
Thank You 2009 Season Sponsors!
New Horizon Academy, Spire Federal Credit Union, Dakota Electric Association, Minnesota Energy Resources, Anchor Bank, Minnwest Bank, Xcel Energy, Crown Rental
Park Hours:
9:00am - 7:00pm (seasonal close time)
Tuesday - Sunday (closed Monday)
May - October

Open to the public free of charge. Donations are appreciated to help maintain the park & provide programs.		 Caponi Art Park
1220 Diffley Road
Eagan, MN 55123

Tel 651.454.9412
info@caponiartpark.org
www.caponiartpark.org

Newsletters are sent out 1-2 times a month. An email notification will be sent in the event of last-minute program changes and cancellations due to weather or unforeseen circumstance.