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Buck Creek Festival Guide Editorial Katie McDowell, Amy Jones, Mickel Ponthieux, Neal Wagner, Linda Long
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4 Schedule of events............................................................5 Buck Creek Festival sponsors............................................6 Band lineup..........................................................................9 Ready, set, race..............................................................10 Buck Creek Festival arts and crafts vendors................12 Buck Creek Festival food and info vendors.................13 Parking information.........................................................14 Buck Creek tradition..........................................................
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Cris Nelson, President Place 3
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BuckCreek Festival: Music, food and fun for all
By LINDA LONG The Buck Creek Festival is 12 years old this year. Ron Holly, aka Major Dundee, has been around since the beginning. Something of an icon in Helena, as past owner of downtown Helena’s Major Dundee’s 1890’s Mercantile, Holly is in charge of securing vendors for the event, laying out the park design and firing the cannon to begin the much-loved rubber duck race. He likens his work to “putting a circus in my living room,” but is quick to admit he wouldn’t have it any other way. Holly said the event is strictly volunteer driven. “This is really a celebration of Helena,” he said. “We’re all proud of our city and what it means to us. It’s
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our way of giving back to a place we love.” And, give back they do to the tune of approximately $172,000 over the past 11 years. Safehouse, a Shelby County shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, receives the proceeds from the rubber duck race. That event alone has raised some $90,000 for Safehouse since the agency came on board ten years ago. Other benefactors include local schools, police and fire departments, the Helena library and the Helena Middle School Band. For 2013, organizers have signed up 10 bands, over 100 vendors and dozens of children’s activities, including a chance to meet “live” comic book characters. Musical entertainment runs
the gamut from rock’n’roll, country, blues and jazz. Though no alcohol is allowed in the park Holly said they do have an adult beverage booth, and tips collected there are returned to the park. As organizers put the finishing touches on this year’s event, Holly looks ahead. “We’ll get about two months off right after we shut down Saturday night, then begin planning for next year. We’re just a bedroom community. We don’t have the large chain stores like other places. Our sponsors come from our city. They’re the ones –along with the best group of volunteers I know — who make this festival a success. We don’t do it for fame and we sure don’t do it for money, but just for the love of the city.”
Buck Creek Festival 2013 schedule Friday, May 10 6-7:30 p.m. Zach Dylan Band 8-10:30 p.m. Trotline
saturday, May 11 10-10:50 a.m. Phil Dudley 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Little G Weevil 12:30-1:30 p.m. Over the Mountain 1:45-2:50 p.m. Pelham Jazz Band 4-5:10 p.m. Razz-Ma-Tazzz 5:30-6:45 p.m. Christian Herring and True Blues 7-8:10 p.m. Liz Melendez Band 8:30-10:30 p.m. The Hillbilly Sins Helena Amphitheater Old Towne Helena Free admission No dogs, coolers or alcoholic beverages Visit Buckcreekfestival.com
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Buck Creek Festival 2013 sponsors Presenting 102.5 The Bull, ABC 33/40, Shelby County Reporter, PinnexGroup, Regions, Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q, City of Helena
Patron Vulcan Materials Company
official Family Eye Care of Helena, AllState – Karen Miller Agency, Deborah’s Party Rental, Publix, FarmerGuard, Smitty’s, Buck Creek Stained Glass, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Essential Solutions, Inc., State Farm – Jarrod Gibson Agency, Sam Lilly Liquidators, Grace Community School, Alabama Law Services, LLC, Garver, Papa Saia’s, Ice and Coal Gallery
activity State Senator Cam Ward, In Memory of Larry Childers, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Dennis and Jeannene O’Brien, Hillsboro Subdivision, Pepsi/Buffalo Rock, Primrose School of Riverwoods, Verizon Wireless
Contributing Brian Peters, Meteorologist, Top It Off Yogurt, Big Red Balanced Scorecard, Representative April Weaver, Elizabeth Roland, Attorney, Zaxby’s of Helena
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2013 Band lineup Friday, May 10 zach dylan Band
6-7:30 p.m. Zachdylancountry.com A young recording artist from Calhoun, Tenn., Zach Dylan released an EP “Let the Bad Times Roll” in 2012. Dylan’s voice and style are unique, and he defines new country with a classic outlaw twist.
trotline
8-10:30 p.m. Trotline.net Since it was formed in 1997, Trotline has become of the most popular country/ Southern rock bands in the Southeast. The five-member band has performed more than 140 shows a year for the past 15 years.
saturday, May 11 Phil dudley
10-10:50 a.m. Gigsalad.com/phil_ dudley_columbiana Phil Dudley is a singer/ songwriter hailing from Columbiana. As a thirdgeneration musician, playing was not so much a choice as a calling. His influences include Celtic folk, Americana, rock, and
country, and he blends these seamlessly in his music.
little G Weevil
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Littlegweevil.net Guitarist, singer and songwriter Little G Weevil is one of the most unique entertainers on the scene today. His approach to the American roots and blues music makes him one of a kind.
over the Mountain 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Enjoy bluegrass at its finest played by Over the Mountain, a Helena-based band.
Pelham Jazz Band 1:45-2:50 p.m.
Pelham High School Jazz Band’s repertoire covers everything from swing to jazz rock.
razz-Ma-tazzz 4-5:10 p.m. Myspace.com/ razzmataz100
This group of guys has pooled their experiences to be one of the best house bands in the country. With Razz-Ma-Tazz comes the sound of motown, blues, R&B, soul and country. Razz-Ma-Tazz is what music is all about!
Christian Herring and true Blues 5:30-6:45 p.m. Reverbnation.com
Christian Herring & True Blues was started when a young guitar player, Christian Herring, started jumping on stage everywhere from Birmingham to Beale Street. Once Christian met up with a Dylan Johnson and Kris Cody, it was time to hit the road.
liz Melendez Band
7-8:10 p.m. Lizmelendezband.com After arriving on the music scene as a solo artist a few years ago, Liz Melendez has established herself as one of the most exciting and promising new artists on the music horizon.
the Hillbilly sins 8:30-10:30 p.m. Thehillbillysins.com
The Hillbilly Sins is Tennessee’s newest and baddest outlaw country band, according to its website. They’ve developed a sound that is somewhere between outlaw country, heavy Southern rock, and roadhouse blues. This is a band that both country & rock fans alike shouldn’t miss.
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sEt, raCE By LINDA LONG Sounds kind of crazy. Two thousand rubber ducks barreling down Buck Creek toward a finish line. Yep. The same kind of rubber duck you might play with in the bath tub. Yours may seem peaceful enough but get a few together and turns out they are fierce competitors, indeed. Six-year-old Liam Powell, knows first hand how competitive those racing rubber ducks can be. Liam was last year’s third place winner in the duck race, which has earned Shelby County nonprofit Safehouse approximately $90,000 since the organization began participating about nine years ago. “I thought my duck won first place. Then I thought she won second place. Then I found out she won third. It was the last place but it was a good place,” he said. “I won a t-shirt. Oh, yeah, mama just said I also won $100 dollars … but the T-shirt was better.” Valencia Albright, volunteer coordinator with Safehouse, a Shelby County shelter for victims of domestic abuse, is almost as excited about the duck race as Liam. “This has been a wonderful event for us,” she said. Though the Buck Creek Festival sponsors the race, it is Safehouse that sells the ducks-$5 for one duck; $25 for a flock of 5, plus a festival T-shirt. Albright is always at the finish line to greet the first three ducks and to present checks of $500, $250 and $100 to first, second and third place winners. “These can be some pretty profitable ducks,” she said. Each person who buys a duck is given a number that corresponds to the number on his or her duck. At the designated time, some 2,000 ducks get dumped over the waterfall and begin their race toward the finish line. The duck wranglers are a huge component of this event. This year’s race includes one celebrity wrangler, Helena Mayor Mark Hall. The wranglers’ job is to toss the competing ducks over the waterfall. 10 • Buck Creek Festival 201 3
“last time we saw those
ducks they were headed downstream, loose and on their own. they’re probably already to Cuba by now.” — Ron Holly Down below, more wranglers, knee deep in water, maneuver the ducks between the barricades that form the racing channel. “One year we had some wranglers let about 200 ducks get past the barricades,” said Ron Holly, who fires an official Civil War cannon to start the race. “Last time we saw those ducks they were headed downstream, loose and on their own. They’re probably already to Cuba by now.” The race is expected to begin at 3 p.m. Ducks can be purchased at The Depot and Deli Grill in Helena, Regions Bank or by calling the SafeHouse office at 205-269-1877. Tickets will also be available at the event until just before the race begins. Liam is hoping for another win at this year’s duck race. “You bet I’m going to be there again with my duck,” he said. “Maybe this time she’ll come in first place.”
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arts and Crafts vendors Buck Creek Stained Glass Blown stained glass
College Fanaticz Collegiate apparel
Bluegrass Cabochons and Jewelry Semi-precious stones wrapped in sterling silver
Old Towne Music T-shirts, koozies
Southern Natural Soap Soaps, body and and bath salts
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U.S. Borne Books and More Children’s books
Jennifer Dobson Wooden signs, home décor, stationery
Storm Cloud Hills Jewelry and vintage items
Wichs End Creations Jewelry, hymnal page wreaths
Scentsy Scentsy candles
Mosquito Squad Mosquito barrier spray and original artwork paintings
Alabama Sunshine Packaged foods and services Mary Kay Cosmetics Earthwear Beaded wire-worked jewelry Gemini Treats Pre-packaged gourmet dips Bungy Jump by Happenings Bungy jump Bergie Bows Hair bows, children’s clothing Jawanja Tote bags, wood plaques, dresses Southern Coin and Collectibles Coins, baseball cards, jewelry Bizee Beads Jewelry Katee Lights Wine bottle lanterns Gina’s Crafts Jewelry, Hello Kitty Helena Cumberland Presbyterian Church Blankets, hats, scarves Sammy Reaves Caps, hats Certified Pro Charms Make your own jewelry Jewelry from Joyce Jewelry, handbags Lazaras Design 49 Steampunk jewelry
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Le Cachet Salon and Boutique Jewelry, scarves, gift items
P-Nut Gallery Burp clothes, embroidered shirts
Ding-A-Lings Wind chimes, bowling ball lady bugs Black Tie Media Bama cups, toys, novelties Nefny Studios Paintings, jewelry, purses Gilly’s Dancing Puppets Puppets Punkin Ella Jam, jellies, beer bottle candles Silpada Designs Jewelry Jewelry Ala Phoenix Festival Information, T-shirts, dice, lanyards, shot glasses Jennifer Vines and Lashea Wood Jewelry, painted pots, photos, photos, purses Jonah Schaffer, Chris, Janice Rushing Tie dyes, painted cigar boxes Big Eye Deals, LLC Sunglasses Thirty-one Gifts Totes, bags, bins Garments of Praise Christian-themed apparel The Living T-Shirt Co. Christian-themed T-shirts Crafters Group Paper bag baskets, knitted doll clothes Skull Girl Soaps Homemade soaps
Food vendors Angie’s Homestyle Funnel cakes, pork skins Texas Roadhouse Steak sandwiches Jean & Gene Foods, Inc. General food from Florida R&S Peanuts Boiled peanuts Full Moon BBQ Barbecue
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Kona Ice Shaved ice Boresha International Health and wellness products, coffee, tea Carmella’s Italian Ice Italian ice, pretzels The Tailgate Roasted corn and sweet potatoes R&D Refreshments Fresh-squeezed lemonade S&W Red Top Lunchbox Chicken Savannah’s LLC Fried Oreos, cotton candy
information vendors Aqua Clear of Alabama, LLC Water purifiers Grand Escapes Travel Travel agency Durante Home Exteriors Home improvement, siding Clear Solutions, Inc. Helena High Band Boosters Information for band costumes Helena Library Lowe’s of Hoover Build and grow clinics for kids Bath Fitter Alabama Telco Credit Union Alabama Partners for Clean Air Oak Mountain Orthodontics Goodyear Tires Buck Creek Festival 201 3 • 13
Parking
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Helena
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closed
Friday.
Festival
shuttle will run until 30 minutes after the festival closes. Best parking will be at Lot A.
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ACTIVITY SPONSORS State Senator Cam Ward In Memory of Larry Childers Blue Cross Blue Shield of AL Dennis & Jeannene O’Brien
Hillsboro Subdivision Pepsi/Buffalo Rock Primrose School of Riverwoods Verizon Wireless
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS Brian Peters, Meteorologist Top It Off Yogurt Big Red Balanced Scorecard
Representative April Weaver Elizabeth Roland, Attorney