(plus a special “Concert for Sasquatch”) --- 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.),
& October 7, 2012 (Sunday) --- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ~
Mt. Hood Village, 65000 East U.S. Highway 26,
[near the historic Villages of Welches and Brightwood, Oregon]
No Admission! Free Parking!
Our Mission: “To Preserve, Educate, & Promote the Cultural, Historical,
& Natural Resources of the Cascade Mountain Range & all of the
Lands & Waters that it Influences...”
Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot ---
The Perfect Combination for Wild Foods
Along with a Very Unique Species of Conversation
Make Up the Ideal Ingredients for
A Great Festival on Mount Hood
The Cascade Geographic Society is holding their twenty-first annual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival on October 6th (Saturday), from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and October 7th (Sunday), from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The location of this family-oriented Festival is Mt. Hood Village, 65000 East U.S. Highway 26 near the Village of Welches snuggled in the foothills of Oregon’s beautiful Mount Hood.
The majority of the annual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be held indoors, with the remainder beneath shelters and two large tents, so weather conditions will not be a factor. This is the place to come to escape the unpredictable Autumn season, to have a good time, and to listen to some great original Folk, Pop, Light Rock, and Blues music performed by some incredible singer-songwriters from the Portland Metropolitan Area, most of whom are associated with the Portland Songwriters Association.
The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival celebrates our rich bounty of Nature. It features exhibits on Wild Salmon, Wild Mushrooms, and other natural resources for their historical and contemporary uses. In addition, on hand will be experts from the Oregon Mycological Society to help identify Wild Mushrooms and discuss the preservation of habitats for this important natural resource and wild food. And, added to the festivities are educational presentations on the elusive Bigfoot of the Pacific Northwest.
Food, as always, will be a critical feature at the Mount Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival. There will be plenty of opportunities for the public to sample some wild foods and other Festival foods at their very best. This includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
As a well-established tradition at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival, there will be a Native American salmon bake. The public can purchase a salmon dinner and fry bread from very talented traditional Native salmon cooks from Warm Springs. In addition, there will be Indian Tacos, Rez Dogs (hotdogs), Native hamburgers, and more. The wood and charcoal grill will be operating by 11:00 a.m. Native American baked salmon and the other dishes, will be served between Noon and 6:00 p.m. or until sold out on Saturday, and between Noon and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, or until the public purchases every delicious morsel.
The activities of the Mount Hood Salmon & Mushroom Festival are suitable for the entire family. Besides the Salmon Bake and other foods, activities include a “Scarecrow-Making Contest”, arts and craft booths, folk and contemporary music, books on history and Nature, Salmon habitat walks, and Mushroom identification and safety, as well as information on the Northwest's Salmon and Wild Mushrooms. Added this year to the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be a number of educational presentations that have become known as known as “Sasquatch Talks”. These have increased from one a day to at least three.
“Due to demand from people wanting to know more about what the Native people of the Pacific Northwest often referred to as the Wild People, we had to add even more presentations on these elusive legendary creatures”, according to Michael P. Jones, a Mount Hood and Pacific Northwest historian, folklorist, and storyteller. “Talks about Sasquatch or Bigfoot were a natural addition to this Festival that had long featured only salmon and mushrooms.”
“These creatures, known to non-Native people as ‘Sasquatch’ or ‘Bigfoot’, have long occupied the oral traditions of Native Americans. Since time immemorial, stories about these hairy, big-footed creatures have been told.
“Although the stories of these creatures have been firmly-planted in the myths and legends of Native people that date back thousands of years, some of the presentations will be focusing on the scientific investigations that are associated with the Bigfoot. In addition, the current controversies about the Sasquatch will be discussed, like reportedly being the missing link to modern humans, to killing one for the purpose of scientific research.”
On Saturday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., will be “Concert for Sasquatch”. Foster Kalama, a Native Flute player from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, will feature traditional songs dedicated to these hairy creatures who are said to walk upright like humans.
A traditional Native flute player, Foster is one of the few people who plays a double flute. He has performed his music throughout the Northwest and beyond. He has even performed in Germany.
Joining Foster on stage will be Spirit Winds. This is a group of Native Flute players, comprised of family and friends, who also perform traditional music.
The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival allows people of all ages the opportunity to spend the day listening to some incredible original music for free. On the "Great Northwest Music" stage, there will be some of the best original Folk music around as the featured entertainment. A number of singer-songwriters from the Portland Metropolitan Area, associated with the Portland Songwriters Association, will be performing from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, and will be selling their CD's during that time.
Special “Salmon Habitat Walks” will take place on both Saturday and Sunday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. A naturalist will lead people on an educational and fun excursion along the Salmon River to learn about the natural environmental elements needed for Wild Salmon. There is no cost to participate.
Native American storytelling will take place on both Saturday and Sunday. Storyteller Michael P. Jones will share traditional Indian myths and legends about Coyote, Raven, Wolf, the Wild People, and other creatures. He will be accompanied by flutist Cyndi Hubb.
Also featured at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be the ever-popular, freshly-made Wild Huckleberry Milkshakes. These have proven always to be a favorite at Cascade Geographic Society’s festivals and events.
Under the Cascade Geographic Society’s unique label, there will be some very unique foods for sale, such as Huckleberry Jam, Huckleberry Syrup, Huckleberry Sauce and Huckleberry Vinaigrette, with all labels featuring a beautiful photograph of a close-up of Wild Huckleberries in a Native American basket with a tipi in the background.
Due to the emphasis on food at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival, flavored mustards will also be featured. The Cascade Geographic Society’s own label will include "Mount Hood Herb & Garlic Dijon", "Cascade Extra Hot & Sweet Habanero", "Waterfall Orange & Ginger Honey", and "Sandy River Honey Hot-Sweet", which are ideal for sandwiches and for cooking, whether you broil, bake, or barbecue.
With the coming of the Autumn season and cooler temperatures, there is also a special hot drink that is made of Huckleberry that will be available at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival. This is our own special blend of Huckleberry Coffee, which is gaining in popularity as it is discovered by more and more people looking for something uniquely different with a wild-natural taste.
The Cascade Geographic Society’s Huckleberry Coffee has become a popular specialty item. People attending the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be able to sample what has become a great hot brew for not only this Autumn gathering and for special occasions, but also for everyday use.
Each year in the Pacific Northwest, people are made ill or even die from eating non-edible and poisonous Wild Mushrooms. As a direct result, a major emphasis of the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will be on Mushroom safety. As in past years, knowledgeable volunteers of the Oregon Mycological Society will be on hand to answer the ever-increasing array of questions from the public.
Once again, this year's Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival will have a large tent for arts and crafts vendors, in addition to those stationed indoors with the music, and special
exhibits. With these facilities available, rain will have a difficult time dampening the spirits of this special Indian Summer gathering.
The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival is the place to be if you want a delicious Native American salmon bake, fresh and dried Wild Mushrooms, good 'ol down-home music, a cookbook featuring delicious and very unique and creative Salmon and Mushroom dishes, arts and crafts featuring natural resources from the Pacific Northwest, photographic displays, educational exhibits, and much more.
The Year 2012 marks the Twenty-First year of Cascade Geographic Society's special Autumn celebration that is now known as the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival, which calls attention to the rich heritage of our natural resources and that elusive hairy creature that has been featured in Native American oral history from time immemorial. For further information, contact the Society at (503) 622–4798; email us at cgsmthood@onemain.com; or, please write us at: Post Office Box 398, Rhododendron, Oregon 97049. And, be sure to check out our website for any updates or changes at: cascadegeographicsociety.com.
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• Cascade Geographic Society • Post Office Box 398 •
One of the highlights at the 21st Annual Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival, sponsored by the Cascade Geographic Society, will be its entertainment. This Autumn gathering will take place on October 6th (Saturday) from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and October 7th (Sunday) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Mt. Hood Village, 65000 East U.S. Highway 26 near the Village of Welches. There is no admission cost and parking is free.
Singer-songwriters from the Portland Metropolitan Area will take to the "Great Northwest Music" stage and perform original songs. Most of the entertainers at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival have out a CD or are currently in the studio with a recording project.
The "Great Northwest Music Stage" will be indoors at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival so weather conditions will have no effect. This is the place to escape the unpredictable elements of the Autumn season and enjoy some great entertainment.
The Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival celebrates our rich bounty of Nature. From Salmon habitat walks to Wild Mushroom exhibits and identification, as well as displays on
other natural resources. This is also an educational fair that features presentations on that elusive hairy giant of the Pacific Northwest --- the Sasquatch or Bigfoot.
Original music galore from singer-songwriters will fill the air at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival. This includes Tony Graham with his heartfelt tunes of life and love, the sometimes humorous songs of Wayne Richards & Southern Nights, the Americana and Folk tunes of Eric Garneau, the flute music of Cyndi Hubb, and the washboard music of Bear Tooth Mountain Band.
On October 6th, Saturday evening, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., a special “Concert for Sasquatch”, will be performed by Foster Kalama. A traditional Native flute-player from the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs who plays a number of wooden flutes including the double flute, he has performed throughout the Pacific Northwest and even in Germany.
Foster will be joined on stage by Spirit Winds, a collection of Native flute players who also perform with traditional wooden flutes. You can hear their performance both on Saturday night during the “Concert for Sasquatch” and during a special afternoon performance.
The myths and legends of Northwest Indians will be brought to life by storyteller Michael P. Jones along with flutist Cyndi Hubb. Tales about Coyote, Wolf, and other creatures will be brought to life through the traditional tales of the First People, including those of the Sasquatch. Performances will take place on both Saturday and Sunday.
On Sunday, October 7th, the Mount Hood Flute Fest will occupy the stage at the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival. From Noon to 4:00 p.m., members of the Columbia River Flute Circle will perform on traditional Native flutes.
The featured artist on the Sunday stage of the Mount Hood Flute Fest will be Hawaii flute musician, songwriter, recording artist, storyteller and craftsman Anthony Natividad. Renowned for his unique and captivating style, his songs reflect his deep appreciation for nature, spirituality, and cultural diversity.
Anthony performs with a variety of instruments from around the world. These include the following: the Hawaiian Nose Flute; Lakota-style Native American flutes from North America’s Buffalo Country and the Anasazi flute from the Southwest; the Antara, Sampnia (pan pipes), and Quenna from South America; flutes from New Zealand such as the Maori, Nguru, Koauau, and Putorino; and the Japanese Shakuhachi.
The activities of the Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival also include a salmon bake, a full food court, arts and craft booths, books on Salmon and Mushrooms, a “Scarecrow-Making Contest”, Salmon Habitat Walk, Sasquatch Talks, and a large selection of unique items perfect for Christmas gifts, not to mention our ever-popular “Scarecrow Contest”. There will also be Wild Mushrooms for sale and a wide variety of Huckleberry products, including the Cascade Geographic Society's ever-famous Huckleberry milkshakes.
For further information, please contact the Cascade Geographic Society at (503) 622-4798. Or, for additional details and updates, check out our website at www.cgsmthood.com.
Volunteers Wanted:
Assist on Historical Tours of Shanghai Tunnels,
Participate in Living History Village Activities,
Work Parties for Historical Preservation,
Wildlife Habitat Restoration,
& Much More...
Special Entertainment Scheduled
for
Cascade Geographic Society's
Twenty-First Annual
Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival
~ Tony Graham (Singer-Songwriter)
[A Special Brand of Acoustic Music Laced with Pop/Rock/Folk at its Outstanding Best]
~ Wayne Richards & Southern Nights (Singer-Songwriter with A Dynamite Band)
[Original Americana with a Special Twist]
~ Foster Kalama & Spirit Winds (Songs of Traditional Native America)
[Timeless Music that Captures the Spirit of the First People]
~ Eric Garneau (Singer-Songwriter)
[Original Folk that Transcends the Listener Down the Lazy-Dusty Backroads of a Forgotten Oregon]
~ Cyndi Hubb (heritage sounds that reach back into the past and into the future)
[The Elusive Echo of a Solo Flutist]
~ Michael P. Jones (Storyteller)
[The Myths & Legends of the Past Centuries Come to Life]
~ Columbia River Flute Circle (Traditional Flute CMusic From Native America)
[Timeless Music that Captures the Spirit of the First People]
~ Anthony Natividad (Flute Player & Recording Artist)
[Innovative Hawaiian-Born Flutist]
~ Bear Tooth Mountain Band (Unique and Original Music)
[Special Original Folk & Americana Music with a Touch of Washboard)
Great Northwest Music Concert & Entertainment Schedule
for
Cascade Geographic Society's
21st Annual
Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival
2012
(Subject to Change)
October 6th, 2012 (Saturday)
10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. ~ Cyndi Hubb (heritage sounds that reach back into the past and into the future)
[The Elusive Echo of a Solo Flutist]
10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ~ Eric Garneau (Singer-Songwriter)
[Original Folk that Transcends the Listener Down the Lazy-Dusty Backroads of a Forgotten Oregon]
11:00 a.m. to Noon ~ Foster Kalama & Spirit Winds (Songs of Traditional Native America)
[Timeless Music that Captures the Spirit of the First People]
11:00 a.m. to Noon ~ Sasquatch Talk
[Courtyard --- in the Canvas Room Under the Large Tent]
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ~ Scarecrow-Making Contest [Courtyard --- Under the Small Tent]
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ~ Oregon Mycological Society Exhibit & Wild Mushroon Identification [inside the Lodge]
Noon to 12:30 p.m. ~ Storyteller Michael P. Jones with flutist Cyndi Hubb
[The Myths & Legends of the Past Centuries Come to Life]
12:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ~ Foster Kalama & Spirit Winds (Songs of Traditional Native America)
[Timeless Music that Captures the Spirit of the First People]
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ~ Tony Graham (singer-songwriter)
[A Special Brand of Acoustic Music Laced with Pop/Rock/Folk at its Outstanding Best]
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ~ Judging for Scarecrow Contest [Courtyard --- Under the Small Tent]
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ~ Sasquatch Talk --- “Hairy Giants of the Northwest’s Wild Landscapes: The Oral Traditions of Native People” (Michael P. Jones with Foster Kalama of Warm Springs)
[Courtyard --- in the Canvas Room Under the Large Tent]
~ Great Northwest Music Concert & Entertainment Schedule: Page 2 ~
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ~ Scarecrow Fashion Show & Awards Ceremony
[Courtyard --- Under the Small Tent]
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ~ Salmon Habitat Walks [Meet by the North Door in the Lodge]
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Wayne Richards & Southern Nights (Singer-Songwriter with A Dynamite Band)
[Original Americana with a Special Twist]
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Sasquatch Talk
[Courtyard --- in the Canvas Room Under the Large Tent]
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ~ Bear Tooth Mountain Band (unique and original music)
[Special Original Folk & Americana Music with a Touch of Washboard]
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ~ Tony Graham (singer-songwriter)
[A Special Brand of Acoustic Music Laced with Pop/Rock/Folk at its Outstanding Best]
6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ~ Cyndi Hubb (heritage sounds that reach back into the past and into the future)
[The Elusive Echo of a Solo Flutist]
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ~ Concert for Sasquatch
Foster Kalama & Spirit Winds (Songs of Traditional Native America)
[Timeless Music that Captures the Spirit of the First People]
October 7th, 2012 (Sunday)
10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. ~ Cyndi Hubb (heritage sounds that reach back into the past and into the future)
[The Elusive Echo of a Solo Flutist]
10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. ~ Eric Garneau (Singer-Songwriter)
[Original Folk that Transcends the Listener Down the Lazy-Dusty Backroads of a Forgotten Oregon]
11:00 a.m. to Noon ~ Sasquatch Talk
[Courtyard --- in the Canvas Room Under the Large Tent]
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ~ Oregon Mycological Society Exhibit & Wild Mushroon Identification [inside the Lodge]
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ~ Bear Tooth Mountain Band (unique and original music)
[Special Original Folk & Americana Music with a Touch of Washboard]
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ~ Scarecrow-Making Contest [Courtyard --- Under the Small Tent]
~ Great Northwest Music Concert & Entertainment Schedule: Page 3 ~
11:30 a.m. to Noon ~ Storyteller Michael P. Jones with flutist Cyndi Hubb
[The Myths & Legends of the Past Centuries Come to Life]
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ~ Judging for Scarecrow Contest [Courtyard --- Under the Small Tent]
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ~ Sasquatch Talk --- “Images & Sounds of Sasquatch: The Real Creature & the One of Fiction” (Kenny Freund, Cryptozoological Researcher)
[Fireside Room --- Behind the Fireplace in the Lodge]
2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. ~ Scarecrow Fashion Show & Awards Ceremony
[Courtyard --- Under the Small Tent]
2:30 p.m., to 3:30 p.m. ~ Salmon Habitat Walk [Meet by the north door in the Lodge]
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ~ Sasquatch Talk
[Courtyard --- in the Canvas Room Under the Large Tent]
FINAL STAGE PERFORMANCE
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ~ Bear Tooth Mountain Band (unique and original music)
[Special Original Folk & Americana Music with a Touch of Washboard]
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Mount Hood Flute Fest
October 7th, 2012 (Sunday)
Noon to 4:00 p.m.
inside the Evergreen Room
at the
Mount Hood Salmon, Mushroom, & Bigfoot Festival
Noon to 4:00 p.m. ~ Columbia River Flute Circle (Traditional Flute Music From Native America)
[Timeless Music that Captures the Spirit of the First People]
Featuring...Anthony Natividad (Flute Player & Recording Artist)