Volunteer Efforts

Johnny Appleseed Festival

Settlers, Inc., a cofounder of the Johnny Appleseed Festival, is dedicated to the preserving and teaching of pioneer skills and hand-arts. Artisans demonstrate and share the history and beauty of their historic hand arts in Settlers Pioneer Village at the Festival.

The Settlers are looking for artisans willing to demonstrate their craft in the Settler Pioneer Village. Fiber arts, corn husk crafts, basketry, wood carving, metal work, candle or soap making, etc., are welcome. Or, are you a musician who plays a pioneer-era instrument? Women, men, and children over 10 years of age, are invited to demonstrate. Costumes are available on site for volunteers. Students find this is a great way to build community service hours.

Information contact: Denise Keane (260) 413-4413, Louise Larsen (260) 432-7314.