The Matchmaker's Festival
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This page is only the initial information page for local businesses and residents while things get started.
This will NOT be the website for the event As you likely know, things are going to change. This is the general outline for starting. |
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What & Why A Matchmaker's Festival?
Lisdoonvarna is a matchmaking festival that has been celebrated in County Clare Ireland for over 150 years. It is reported that somewhere between 20,000-40,000 people flock to this month-long festival known for its matchmaking (and mineral baths). Shelburne Falls can be the place that people come to not only look at and get inspired by the flowers - but also a place to FIND LOVE! Online dating is proving to introduce more stress and challenge than it is love, leaving multitudes of people disheartened and unnecessarily without companionship. Shelburne Falls' 3-day weekend Matchmaking Festival will attract the multitudes looking to meet a partner in person - who enjoys doing the same things they do. Shelburne Falls naturally offers loads of enjoyable activities, and our town can benefit greatly by making the most of their offline dating experience ! It is the hope that the Matchmaker's Festival can become one more draw to this beautiful area, becoming an annual event drawing people from all corners. Shelburne Falls can be known for its Flowers AND Love! KEEP SCROLLING
to see some of the ideas & contact info This event cries out for our local talent and offerings.
Locals who offer a service/activity/guide are encouraged to reach out! |
Itinerary
Day 1 Friday June 20 Welcome / Check-In Daytime Activities/Tours PM Welcome Dinner & Dance Day 2 Saturday June 21 Day: Picnic Food: local restaurants? Food truck? pre-ordered picnic lunch? Catered? Choose From Daytime Activities (below) local artisans / craftspeople PM: "Date Night" Entertainment Rom Com @ Mem Hall Evening Dinners/Cocktails - around the village Dance(s) Day 3 Sunday June 22 Early Morning group activities (hikes, runs, coffees, yoga, etc) talks/presentations ? Brunch Picnic? Preordered picnic lunches ? Closing Ceremonies? |
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Daytime Activities (ideas)
Kayak excursions Tours: farms, restaurants, bike, historical, indigenous, etc Thrifting/Antiquing Outings Group Hikes Garden Tours Pottery Classes Sound Healing Horseback riding Jeep Rides Tracking Foraging Cooking Classes Local Wine/Beer/Cider Tasting Village Scavenger Hunt! Games @ picnic: VolleyBall, Corn hole, ping pong, bad minton, axe throwing? What are YOUR ideas? |
Evening/Date Activities (ideas)
Date night thrifting (the village shops could have evening shop hours for ticketholders) Wine & Watercolor (or something). A local artist/teacher could serve (local) wine and offer a memorable experience Partner-Dancing Classes Local dance teacher(s) Cooking for 2 Classes Local chefs with local foods The Dating Game "Show" (Mem Hall?) I have the emcee and he's got it all down - a blast from the past. RomCom Movies @ Memorial Hall & other venues? Improv Karaoke Bowling |
Other Entertainment & Education (ideas)
Local Historians/Authors: Indigenous, Settlers, Shelburne Falls.. Pro's Talk: Relationship Communication Techniques Gardening Lectures/Presentation - tour pocket gardens & local gardeners Prayer Services @ local places of worship Stargazing - Do we have any astronomers out there? Live Music around the village the wonderful music & riffs we are fortunate to hear playing in the streets will be greatly encouraged this weekend! |
Other Stuff
"Conversation Hearts" Tokens to use as a....conversation starter! For example an establishment could offer a conversation heart good for one (festival special) cocktail, a coffee, a cookie, an ice cream. etc. Identification Bands for Ticketholders Welcome Packet Includes
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This festival is the brain-child of Kirsten Barnes, Cynthia James, and Carly Vernon who will serve on the committee (should they wish)