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MUMFEST draws record crowds - Sun Journal: October 19, 2011
MUMFEST attracted its largest crowds this year as thousands of people strolled the streets, enjoying good foods, entertainment, programs and arts and crafts, organizers said. Mary Harris, director of the New Bern Craven County Convention and Visitors Center, said MUMFEST has a significant economic impact on the downtown area and shop owners reported a great weekend. click here for story
Visitors go extra mile to attend MUMFEST. Tens of thousands attend festival - Sun Journal: October 10,2011
Regular visitors to MUMFEST are dedicated. Becky Thomas of Trenton said she has walked an extra mile to attend the festival in past years. Trey Littleton trekked across the Alfred Cunningham Bridge to be there and his mom Caroline Clark didn't mind the 30 plus mile drive from Kinston. click here for story
Mixed bouquet. 31st MUMFEST offers diverse mixture of locals and out-of-towners - Sun Journal: October 9, 2011
With thousands of people strolling downtown New Bern Saturday for the opening of the 31st Mumfest, there was a nice mixture of locals and visitors amid more than 300 booths. Avery Bland is from New Bern and said Mumfest was a part of growing up here. click here for story
Charity in bloom. MUMFEST provides showcase for nonprofit's, charities - Sun Journal: October 7, 2011
There is plenty of free entertainment, demonstrations, arts, and fun at Mumfest. There are some paid venues as well as food, business products from local merchants and other items. There is also a chance to pull some coins or some dollar bills from your pocket to help non-profits and charities. click here for story
Diverse MUMFEST activities spread throughout downtown this weekend - Sun Journal: October 6, 2011
The streets of downtown New Bern open to the 31st MUMFEST Saturday morning, with two days of live entertainment, more than 300 vendors and booths, amusement rides and an assortment of shows and demonstrations. The vendor who line the downtown streets are in four categories - nonprofit, commercial, arts and crafts and food. click here for story
Palace has busy MUMFEST weekend - Sun Journal: October 6, 2011
Tryon Palace has a busy MUMFEST weekend, which includes free admission to the gardens Friday to Sunday. Tours of the North Carolina History Center galleries and historic buildings require the purchase of a ticket. Gardens are open 9-6 Friday and Saturday, 11-6 Sunday. click here for story
MUMFEST brings festival splendor to downtown - Sun Journal: October 3, 2011
That nip in the air is the call card for New Bern's premier annual outdoor event - MUMFEST - coming Saturday and Sunday. It annually draws tens of thousands of people to downtown and the waterfront, with plenty of free entertainment, plus amusements rides, programs, shows and special events. click here for story
MUMFEST promises exciting weekend of family fun - Sun Journal: September 28, 2011
This year marks Swiss Bear's 31st MUMFEST and it is touted as packed with non-stop fun things to see and do. The festival is Oct. 8 and 9 in downtown New Bern. Arts and crafts displays, music, amusement park rides, magicians and street performers, puppet shows and face painters, along with an array of food all go together to make MUMFEST a great fun-filled weekend for everyone in the family. click here for story
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PRESS RELEASE
September 2011
Produced by Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation
316 South Front Street, PO Box 597, New Bern, NC 28563
Media Contact: Nancy Hawley
E-mail: hawleyn@suddenlink.net
Phone: 252.349.4741
Web site: www.mumfest.com
Little River Winery – Wine Tasting
MUMFEST – Oct 8-9
When thinking about MUMFEST, most everyone thinks about all the free entertainment, music, amusement park rides, magicians and street performers and great food. Oh yes – lots of great food, and to go with the great food, Mumfesters age 21 and older will be able to sample a wide variety of wines produced from grapes grown in the foothills of North Carolina’s Uhwarrie Mountain Range courtesy of the Little River Winery. Little River’s mobile wine tasting room, the only one of its kind in North Carolina, and only one of a few in the country, will be located midway down the 300 block of Craven Street.
The Little River Winery uses old world European wine making techniques to produce their wines. This approach to winemaking allows them to produce high quality wines with a hint of the old world combined with the best of today’s winemaking techniques. Their grapes have a distinctive regional character that adds to the wine’s personality and intensity. The combination of chalk, clay and gravel proves a unique influence and earthy flavor to the wines.
Little River specializes in traditional wines such as Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. They also have a line of fruit wines that have proven very popular.
Getting to MUMFEST
Be sure to go to the web site www.mumfest.com for help planning your weekend and to see a complete list of all the family entertainment at MUMFEST. You’ll also find a map on the web site telling you where everything is located and the performance schedules. For those who don’t wish to park downtown, free trolley shuttle service is available both days from the New Bern Mall (Hwy 70 – near Hwy 70 Exit). A water-taxi service is also available for a small fee from the BridgePointe Hotel Marina.
From New Bern’s historic waterfront to the beautiful gardens at Tryon Palace, MUMFEST weekend offers everything a family could want – and more! www.mumfest.com
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Fantasy, Fun and Entertainment in New Bern, NC
Now in its 31st year, the two-day extravaganza MUMFEST on October 8 and 9 is a combination of fantasy, fun and entertainment, which has consistently attracted over 80,000 visitors to New Bern’s revitalized historic downtown and waterfront. Recognized as one of October’s Top 20 Events in the Southeastern United States, MUMFEST fills the streets of historic downtown New Bern from the waterfront at Union Point Park to the gardens at Tryon Palace. Music and MUMFEST definitely go together and this year's MUMFEST is so big it’s crossing the river! YPG River Jam features three favorite bands. The High-Flying Purina Incredible Dog Team performs amazing free-style disc routines set to music. Alex Clark is a world traveled circus-trained comedian who juggles flames, climbs up the 10’ ladder of “doom” and is simply amazing in Project Dynamite. The Corvette Racing Tour is back to celebrate Corvette’s storied racing history and Chevrolet’s 100th anniversary. The King BMX Stunt Show presents some of the most daring and talented ramp and flatland riders. The whole family will have a great time kazooing along with Rick Hubbard and the Kazoobie Kazoo Show. Stage entertainment this year features Susannah and Uncle John. Back by popular demand are local favorites, Conch Stew and New Diamond Jubilee. Catch the excitement at the Amusement Park with exciting rides for kids of all ages. As you walk along the streets of downtown New Bern you’ll encounter strolling magicians, face painters, fire-eaters and clowns. Beautiful Union Point Park is the site of the annual trailerable MUMFEST Boat Show, maritime and marine exhibits, military vessels, nautical displays and demonstrations. For more information on MUMFEST and free shuttle service and boat taxis visit www.mumfest.com For more information about top events in North Carolina take a look at the Top Events USA selection of the annual main festivals and events in North Carolina.Posted by The Team at Top Events USA and Top Events Canada at 7:00 AM
Labels: MUMFEST, New Bern, North Carolina, Top Events USA
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PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nancy Hawley E-mail – hawleyn@suddenlink.net Tel: 252.349.4741/ 252.638.5781
HIGH-FLYING PURINA INCREDIBLE DOG TEAM WILL PERFORM AT MUMFEST OCTOBER 8-9
NEW BERN, NC – The high-flying Purina® Incredible Dog Team, a collection of some of the world’s most athletic canines is coming to historic downtown New Bern on October 8-9 to entertain fans at MUMFEST.
Utilizing a high-energy performance set to music, the trainers and their dogs entertain while also educating people about responsible pet care and how proper nutrition and good training can bring out the best in any dog, at any life stage.
The Team stresses the “incredible” potential in every dog, which is reflected in a number of canine team members who were adopted at animal shelters and rescue groups around the country. The athletic feats performed by the team include rolling back catches, two-legged balancing acts on the trainer’s feet and vaulting off of their trainer’s body to snare a flying disc.
In addition to the amazing Purina Incredible Dog Team, MUMFEST ’11 features Alex Clark, the super funny comedian with jaw dropping feats, the Corvette Racing Tour, King BMX Stunt Show’s of high energy ramp and flatland riding. Rick Hubbard, King of Kazoo is back with his interactive musical show. Other festival favorites: live bands, roving street performers, dancers, choral groups, KIDSTUFF and Lil’Kidstuff, boat show, amusement park rides, magicians, clowns, the Gabardine sisters, a very tall Uncle Sam, model train show, Weller Kennels retriever exhibits, face painting and many artists, craftsman, commercial and nonprofit exhibitors. There really is something for everyone. For more information about MUMFEST, visit www.mumfest.com or to learn more about the Purina Incredible Dog Team, go to www.purina.com About MUMFEST Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation produces MUMFEST in cooperation with the City of New Bern and with the support of area businesses and organizations. Festival proceeds help fund MUMFEST expenses and downtown revitalization projects. MUMFEST annually attracts over 80,000 visitors to New Bern’s historic downtown. About Nestlé Purina PetCare Company Nestlé Purina PetCare Company promotes responsible pet care, community involvement and the positive bond between people and their pets. A premiere global manufacturer of pet products, Nestlé Purina PetCare is part of Swiss-based Nestlé S.A., the world's largest food company. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRESS RELEASE Release date: April 2011 Media Contact: Nancy Hawley Email – hawleyn@suddenlink.net Tel: 252.349.4741
A New Look for MUMFEST ‘11 On the downtown streets and waterfront in historic New Bern, NC
The MUMFEST Festival Committee is pleased to present the 2011 poster and logo designed by Trade Ideas, LLC featuring New Bern’s City Hall Clock Tower and the Bear Plaza Bear sculpture, both well-loved downtown landmarks.
Trade Ideas, LLC specializes in consulting and design services with a focus on graphic design, website design and development, advertising, and corporate branding. When asked to work on the design for the MUMFEST poster, Shannon LuQuire, Trade Ideas’ owner, was up to the challenge.
LuQuire grew up in New Bern, so including those iconic images that everyone could recognize was an important part of the design. “For so many of us, MUMFEST is such an important part of who we are as New Bernians,” she says. “We all want to be part of something that makes us proud and having so many things like that around us is really special.” Capturing the essence of the annual festival was task number one. Looking through old pictures, walking around downtown, and thinking of what I remember most as a child coming to the festival was an integral part of the design process. Pulling all that information together and coming up with an engaging design is where our team does such a great job.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the 31st annual MUMFEST, October 8-9. MUMFEST is an award-winning combination of fantasy and fun attracting over 80,000 visitors to New Bern’s revitalized historic downtown and waterfront. MUMFEST fills the streets with exciting entertainment, everyone’s favorite foods, and great shopping. From New Bern’s waterfront to the gardens at Tryon Palace, MUMFEST is more than a festival – it’s an extravaganza!
New this year – The Purina Incredible Dog Team is a collection of some of the world’s most athletic canines. A team of dogs in peak physical condition performs amazing free style flying disc routines, in high-energy performances set to music. Alex Clark, the super funny comedian with jaw dropping feats and returning favorites, the Corvette Racing Tour, King BMX Stunt Show’s of high energy ramp and flatland riding. Rick Hubbard, King of Kazoo is back with his interactive musical show. Other festival favorites: live bands, roving street performers, dancers, choral groups, KIDSTUFF and Lil’Kidstuff, amusement rides, magicians, clowns, Gabardine sisters, Uncle Sam, model train show, retriever exhibits, face painting and many artists, craftsman, commercial and nonprofit exhibitors….something for everyone. Go to www.mumfest.com for more information. ######Project Dynamite Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation 316 South Front Street, PO Box 597, New Bern, NC 28563 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRESS RELEASE Release date: April 2011 Media Contact: Nancy Hawley Email – hawleyn@suddenlink.net Tel: 252.349.4741
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