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REDBUD ENTERTAINMENT LLC VOL. 1 NO. 1 FEBRUARY 2021
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FESTIVAL DATES SET APRIL 9-11
Redbud Entertainment News
Organizers of this year’s festival put an end
to rumors this week announcing the
Festival will remain scheduled for Friday,
April 9 through Sunday, April 11, 2021.
The venue has been redesigned and
updated to meet guidelines, and with all
Policies & Procedures being revised, there
is absolutely no reason to change the
dates again. Festival officials were just as
frustrated as so many when the decision to
postpone was made months ago amidst
the height of the coronavirus crisis. Several
dozen hard working and optimistic friends
and family have been giving the venue a
makeover, redesigning the spacing all the
events and parking lots. The overall size of
the Festival layout has gone from the
original 21-acre layout to now being
nearly 130 acres in size. This spacing out
of events due to Covid-19 and projected
festival growth will include a shuttle
system to assist attendees, staff and
volunteers from one place to another
within the facility.
With the ongoing vaccines being
administered and making it through the
holidays during the pandemic and tough
financial crisis, attitudes are finally
beginning to change for the better. The
light at the end of the tunnel is getting
brighter, as festival organizers have
remained positive, and continued to work
for nearly two years in efforts to bring this
Festival back another year at this new
venue.
FESTIVAL DATES & TIMES FRIDAY APRIL 9, 2021 GATES OPEN 4-10PM
SAT. APRIL 10, 2021 GATES OPEN 6AM-10PM
SUN. APRIL 11, 2021 GATES OPEN 6AM-6PM
3rd Annual
REDBUD
BALLOON
FESTIVAL
Photo from 2018 Balloon Festival
This year’s Festival is a combination of
several events including the balloon
festival, a custom car and truck show, over
a dozen live performers on two stages,
and the inaugural Oklahoma Taco Fiesta!
There are nearly twenty different events
scheduled for the weekend of April 9-11,
2021. The new venue provides organizers
with plenty of space, hosting the Festival
on over 130 acres of beautiful Oklahoma
prairies and canyons. We re-designed the
entire venue to provide everyone with
ample space for social distancing. Events
have been repositioned providing
attendees with a comfortable amount of
space, Festival organizer Kevin Anderson
said. Crews have worked diligently and
consistently for a year to ensure this
element.
Festival attendees travel from dozens of
different states, hundreds of cities and
towns. Our local hotels, shops and
restaurants benefit by the increased
revenue this weekend. Something unique
is how this annual event brings together
cultures and diversity, in a natural
environment amidst tensions nationwide.
The scenic outdoor entertainment venue
now known as Redbud @ 4M Farms
located between Stillwater and Yale near
Hwy 18 & Hwy 51,
ORGANIZERMAKES THE RIGHT CALL
Redbud Entertainment News
After meeting with several other
organizers and event coordinators, our
policy and procedures have been revised
to include Covid-19 recommendations.
We received great feedback from others in
the exact same situation across the entire
south west region.
“We understand the importance of this whole thing and what it means for hundreds of people. The festival is necessary, as many claim it to be a definite step in the return to normalcy”, said Festival Organizer
Kevin Anderson.
Redesigning the festival layout, updating
policies, then training staff and volunteers
to utilize new procedures has cost
organizers large, unexpected expenses. A
reasonable solution would be accepting
corporate funds, but not having the
element of localness and community is not
reasonable. At the same time, we met with
and talked to nearly a dozen different
community leaders and previous festival
organizers to learn growth patterns of
these types of event combinations.
Interesting to learn how their festivals are
no longer in existence due to the growth
including too much corporate
involvement. The local communities
deciding not to continue their support of
the festivals. I’ve been contacted by over a
dozen corporate entities during the past
year, inquiring about participating in the
2021 Festival. This collection of events has
proven to provide all who attend positive
lifelong memories. the diminishin
is rationINSIDE…
FESTIVAL RUMOR SQUASHIN’ WHAT’S UP AT THE LAND
FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS PARKING & TRAFFIC REPORT
NEVER GIVE UP MAN WITH A RE-PURPOSE
FOLDS OF HONOR CHAMPAGNE TOAST
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CUSTOM RIDES ROLLING IN
Redbud Entertainment News
The 2nd Custom Car & Truck Show is a
unique gathering of a few dozen custom,
classic and antique vehicles from across
Oklahoma. We’ve talked with several local
and regional car clubs and organizations,
and everyone we talked with seems to
have developed strategies to deal with
Covid-19.
Car cruises are being organized which
include gatherings at a few of our
Sponsors’ locations. These beautiful works
of art will also be displayed at various
times at the Festival. Attendees will be able
to see upon entering the canyon how the
car show is setup in the shape of
Oklahoma, and from the sky in a hot air
balloon. In addition, attendees may vote
on their favorites, with winners receiving
prizes and awards at the Awards
Ceremony on Saturday evening of the
Festival. CAR SHOW LAYOUT MAP
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATIONS
Redbud Entertainment News
This is an update to the first neighborhood
notification letter we sent out a few
months ago. We will be sending you one
more final letter/memo just prior to
Festival weekend (April 9-11, 2021) which
will include complimentary festival tickets,
free Reserved Parking passes, and a Venue
Guide which includes all the events, maps
and schedules for the venue. Just let us
know if you need anything else, like RV
Parking passes, Camping Permits and Hot
Air Balloon Rides.
Any neighbors that have any questions or
issues, contact the Hospitality
Coordinator. Contact information
included in the neighborhood notification
packet you received.
AND THE WINNER IS Redbud Entertainment News
It’s that time again. During previous
festivals, our Sponsors have all stepped up
and delivered when the call went out to
donate prizes to the winners of various
contests. Carlos Palacio of Perry was the
Overall Winner at our most recent Custom
Car & Truck Show and the prize was from
KICKER. Several radio listeners won Free
Tickets to the first Festival, while 7 Clans
Paradise Casino gave away Free Play when
presenting a Festival Ticket stub.
The following contests are needing prizes,
and a great way to promote one of your
products or services is to provide the prize.
Winners are announced and given prizes
on Saturday evening of the Festival during
the Awards Ceremony. Please contact us if
you would like to contribute!
Coloring Contest – Winner – Grades K-1 Girls
Coloring Contest – Winner – Grades K-1 Boys
Coloring Contest – Winner – Grades 2-3 Girls
Coloring Contest – Winner – Grades 2-3 Boys
Coloring Contest – Winner – Grades 4-5 Girls
Coloring Contest – Winner – Grades 4-5 Boys
Coloring Contest – Winner – Adult Category
Photo Contest – Winner – Best Photo – Child
Photo Contest – Winner – Best Photo – Adult
Horseshoes Tournament – Singles Champion
Horseshoes Tournament – Doubles Champion
Car Show – Best of Show - Overall Grand Prize
Car Show – Runner Up – 2nd Place Overall
Taco Fiesta – Champion – Overall Winner
Taco Fiesta – Best Beef Taco
Taco Fiesta – Best Chicken Taco
Taco Fiesta – Best Pork Taco
Taco Fiesta – Best Dessert Taco
Door Prizes – Friday
Door Prizes – Saturday
Door Prizes – Sunday
WELCOME NEW VENDOR
Redbud Entertainment News
Redbud Entertainment welcomes Renewal
by Andersen as a new vendor for the
Festival. Renewal by Andersen specializes
in window installation services.
Renewal by Andersen is located at 4440 N.
Cooper Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73118.
They may be reached at (405) 652-1300 or
by visiting their website
www.rbaofoklahoma.com.
MEANWHILE… AT THE VENUE Redbud Entertainment News
Several improvements to the Redbud @
4M Farms venue. Tree damages from the
latest ice storm have been cleaned up. The
main stage is nearing completion as crews
have added a wide loading ramp behind
the stage and construction on the stage
privacy fence continues.
The Backstage areas and other wooded
areas are being cleared and groomed to
provide Performers and Attendees with a
safe, clean environment. The backstage
area now has ample space for several
performing acts to relax in park-like
scenery with park benches, walking trails
and several private areas. The Load-In
Load-Out area is now large enough to
accommodate full size semi-trucks and an
additional access road has been
developed to allow other authorized
vehicles to pass through. The Balloon
Pilots and their crews, along with several
of the Taco Fiesta Food Vendors will also
be utilizing the access road used by the
performers.
Other improvements taking place are
groundskeeping, mowing, and
construction of a Concessions area and
the horseshoe pits for that tournament.
Crews will be adding an onsite Production
Office this week, which will be staffed upon
installation. Other construction projects
include installation of the Campground
facilities, installation of portable
restrooms, improvements to the Ticket
Offices, and groundskeeping efforts for
the Balloon Field and RV Parking areas.
Appointments are being taken for Food
Vendors, Vendors, Performers, and others
who may want to visit the venue and check
it out prior to the Festival.
Call (405) 385-4040 for an appointment.
CANDICE ROBINSON AGENCY
115 E. 8TH AVE.
STILLWATER, OK 74074
(405) 377-8885
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COMING SOON...
PURPOSED re·pur·pose /rēˌpərpəs/
adapt for use in a different purpose.
Repurposing is the process by
which an object with one use
value is transformed or
redeployed as an object with an
alternative use value.
Redbud Entertainment and partners,
sponsors, affiliates, volunteers and staff
members believe in and therefore practice
Micro-Sustainability, which is centered
around small-scale environmental
measures that ultimately affect the
environment through a larger cumulative
impact.
THE FESTIVAL
The pandemic has prolonged the
organizational period of this Festival, as we
have had to postpone due to the
Coronavirus twice. The costs associated
with production have risen more than we
anticipated so we’ve chosen to use
repurposing as a way to offset certain
expenses. We can proudly announce a
savings of more than $11,500.00 on
production costs to effectively manage the
financial crisis brought on by the
pandemic.
Although we didn’t foresee this variation
in production style, we have repurposed
approximately 90% of all expense items.
We encourage others to find alternative
resources and purposes to things around
you which would help our environment
and your wallet!
THE LAND
The land itself consists of land which has
been farmed for decades and has already
been repurposed for other uses such as
ranching and natural resources it provides.
While we are repurposing an approximate
area of 100 acres for entertainment
purposes, the other acres are still being
farmed.
Since we are combining several different
events into one Festival, the land has
numerous repurposed uses such as the
parking lots. Owners of the property have
repurposed the land by providing guests
with a variety of events and entertainment
options, from hosting a Civil War
Reenactment to hosting a Hot Air Balloon
Festival.
THE TREES
During the Civil War Reenactments, the
trees at the venue have been repurposed,
utilizing this natural resource for wood to
cook with, to keep warm with and for the
purpose of having shelter during the cold
winter months. Festival organizers
repurposed the trees by coordinating the
events to use the trees for shade, scenic
backgrounds and as wind blocks for
festival attendees.
THE ROCKS
The Redbud @ 4M Farms has ample
natural resources including numerous
limestone and sandstone rocks, mostly
embedded into the hills and canyons.
We’ve repurposed dozens of the rocks
using them for tent weights, ground
markers, stage décor and for additional
support bracing for various areas.
THE WATER
Festival organizers used water from
drainage ditches and small ponds located
at the venue for mixing concrete whenever
it was called for, and for cleaning tools and
equipment during construction.
THE SUN
There are many uses for the sun, most of
which we have used. Installing Solar lights
to work during the nights has provided us
with plenty of extended periods of
productivity.
THE MAIN STAGE
The main stage’s wood frame, loading
ramp and stage floor have been
constructed using repurposed wood,
about 90% of all wood used for stage
construction. We used wood from the
second Balloon Festival stage and wood
gathered from several resources. Basically,
the main stage consists of hundreds of
pieces of scrap wood from about a dozen
people across Oklahoma.
The stage floor consists of rubber mats
that we repurposed from an old school
gymnasium floor destined for the dump,
and for padding under the rubber mats,
we repurposed carpet sample squares we
acquired from a Church. The stage truss
system and towers consist of repurposed
totes once used by farmers for fertilizer
containers and conduit repurposed from
old construction sites that had done
demolition. We used the solar lights for
constructing most of the stage during the
cooler nights last summer.
THE BAR
The Bar area is also constructed of
repurposed scrap plywood and wood
pallets. It is built so attendees have plenty
of space between them with the 6’ social
distancing recommendations.
We have repurposed old metal barrels we
acquired from a farmer that were once
used for their farm equipment. After
cutting out the tops of the barrels and
cleaning and painting them, we were able
to provide a dozen barrels for trash
receptacles at events.
The bench seating, the main stage seating,
the main Festival signs, the
main/production office, ticket offices,
temporary fencing, the fencing screens,
the stage towers/pillars, and the sand for
the Horseshoe Pits have all been
repurposed for the Festival. Approximately
85% of all of the paperwork including over
fifty forms, dozens of flyers and posters,
and our applications, memos, schedules,
and printing materials are repurposed. This photo shows several of the items we repurposed
during construction of the main stage. It includes
scrap wood, rubber mats, carpet samples, scaffolding,
and how we have utilized the land and trees to create
an area for outdoor entertainment using repurposing
methods.
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WEATHER WARNINGS
Redbud Entertainment News
All events are outdoors, and we believe the
safety and security of all guests is of the
utmost importance. In the event of a
weather emergency or conditions pose a
threat to anyone, the festival may be forced
to suspend programming and/or evacuate
the festival grounds (to vehicle or campsite)
to provide instructions for guest safety.
Those instructions may be provided by audio
and/or video broadcast from the stage. In
addition, all Food Vendors will notify those in
their areas of the situation and assist with
instructions.
Every volunteer and staff member will
communicate with attendees, and venue
production team will convey warnings and
instructions through the festival website &
festival social media outlets. Updates and
further information such as resuming
programming, re-entry to the festival, etc.
will be provided in the same manner. Live
radar will periodically be projected onto the
venue big screens near the main stage.
The Festival Ticket Offices on the main entry
road is a command center for any weather
emergencies serving as a communications
center.
The Redbud @ 4M Farms utilizes a Color
Flag System to alert our attendees and all
others of the current weather conditions.
We will have flags placed at the main gate,
the main stage, the campgrounds area, RV
Parking area, and at the Ticket Offices
area.
WHITE: ALL CLEAR, NO DANGEROUS
WEATHER, EVENTS AS SCHEDULED.
YELLOW: CAUTION, DANGEROUS
WEATHER IN VICINITY, BE AWARE.
EVENTS AS SCHEDULED.
RED: DANGEROUS WEATHER
IMPENDING, EVENT OR FESTIVAL
SUSPENDED. EVACUATE FACILITY
IMMEDIATELY.
TRAFFIC NOTE Redbud Entertainment News
During a recent Traffic meeting, we
discussed traffic leaving the venue, and
the effects on local residents. Upon exiting,
we are strongly encouraging our guests to
either turn right or left onto Highway 18
and to avoid going straight (west) on 6th
street. This will alleviate a lot of confusion
and bring down the noise and any dust
pollution. The road will essentially
Be a “Dead End’ road
during Festival weekend.
HORSESHOE TOURNEY IS
A RINGER Redbud Entertainment News
This year’s Festival theme seems to be
multiple events, and sporting events have
been added to the schedule. Along with a
golf tournament and disc golf tournament,
a Horseshoe Tournament is now slated
during Festival weekend.
Horseshoe ringers from across the region
are gathering to toss their best shoes in
double-elimination Singles and Doubles
tournaments.
Winners and runner-ups in both
tournaments receive prizes and awards at
the Awards Ceremony on Saturday
evening of the Festival.
Participants wanting to pre-register please
contact redbud2021@gmail.com.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
By Marriott 418 E. Hall of Fame
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 372-6300
BE AWARE OF CLEANUP CREW OUT ON ROADS Redbud Entertainment News
Since the last memo, we
have begun picking up
trash & debris from out
of the ditches and along
the roadways
surrounding the venue.
We will be collecting
trash and debris from
the local roadways periodically and the 2-
3 days after this event. and we intend to
do our part to keep it clean.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 GATES OPEN 4PM-10PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 10 GATES OPEN 6AM-10PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 11 GATES OPEN 6AM-4PM
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NEVER GIVE UP!
Redbud Entertainment News
During the second Stillwater Balloon
Festival, we had several things that almost
had us canceling entirely. With only three
weeks to go before the Festival dates, the
landowner of the property on north
Perkins Road decided to change his mind
and backed out on our contracted lease
agreement.
We had already built the stage, ticket
office, fences were up, and everything was
setup. At this point, the balloon pilot we
had also been in contract with also
decided to back out. Pilot Tony Sandlin
from Fishers, Indiana cited the terrain at
the newly found venue was too rough to
participate.
With only two weeks to go before the
Festival gates were to open, we had no hot
air balloons coming! Worse than that, we
also did not have a venue secured. With
rainstorms rolling in one after another, it
would have been very easy to just give up.
But we did not give up at all, instead we
had emergency meetings to brainstorm,
share ideas and came up with a game plan
to save the Festival.
We continued to set up the event,
dismantling and then rebuilding the stage
and everything else. Luck was nowhere
near our side as the night before opening
day Stillwater received over 4 inches of
flooding rain which we began tending to
the morning of the first day. As time ticked
away, and gates opening at 4:00 pm we
acted swiftly. We dug ditches with shovels
to disperse the flood waters away, and
eventually the roadways were just mud but
they weren’t flood waters. Just before
noon, Carrier Ditching & Excavating
graciously delivered about 25 tons of
gravel, which family members quickly
bladed and graded, essentially building a
road in less than an hour.
As attendees began arriving, hundreds of
vehicles tested their driving skills, and
while the new inclined gravel roadway
wasn’t easily manageable, nearly all of the
attendees made it through this area that
was flooded hours before. Redbud
Entertainment did pull out 52 vehicles that
were off the road and stuck in mud,
including the balloon pilot’s van and
trailer!
A founding member of Redbud
Entertainment reached out to a friend, Wil
LaPointe, who at the time was in Iowa.
Once hearing of this, Wil LaPointe and his
wife loaded up and drove from Iowa to
Stillwater. Crowds of people cheered as
they drove into the Festival grounds.
Later that same day, over 775 attendees
were able to scratch Riding in a Hot Air
Balloon off their bucket lists, and over
4,100 people enjoyed this unique
gathering.
Wil LaPointe was invited to come back to
Oklahoma, where he once called home.
Thanks Wil, for saving the day! See you in
again this April!
FARMER’S MARKET OFFERS FESTIVAL
ATTENDEES FRESH, HEALTHY OPTIONS
Redbud Entertainment News
We all love those delicious Festival foods,
from the sweet funnel cakes to the fried
corn dogs. At every event we have offered
several options for entertainment, such as
the different styles and genres of music
and various sporting events for attendees
to participate in.
This year, the Festival will offer a very wide
variety of food items to enjoy and explore.
Along with frozen cookie dough and kettle
corn, those in attendance will have fresh,
healthy choices by the addition of a
Farmer’s Market.
Fresh fruit and vegetables will be available
in abundance for those more health-
conscious attendees. Come out and enjoy
some great local live music and eat
healthy!
TICKETS ON SALE SOON
ON EVENTBRITE.
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HONOR THEIR SACRIFICE. EDUCATE
THEIR LEGACY.
Folds of Honor Foundation
In 2006, founder Major Dan Rooney was
returning home from his second tour in
Iraq as an F-16 fighter pilot in the
Oklahoma Air National Guard. When the
plane landed, the Captain made the
announcement that they were carrying the
remains an American hero onboard,
Corporal Brock Bucklin.
The Captain made a request that everyone
stay in their seats until the remains of
Corporal Brock Bucklin were de-boarded.
Major Rooney watched from his seat as
the Corporal’s twin brother walked
alongside the casket to his family,
including the Corporal’s child, Jacob.
Major Rooney was moved by this image,
thinking of his own family.
Major Rooney was surprised to see that
over half of the passengers had already
left their seats before they removed the
casket. Frustrated by this reaction, Rooney
decided he needed to do something to
pay proper tribute to service members and
their families.
One year later, Major Rooney established
the Folds of Honor Foundation. Since it’s
founding, this non-profit organization has
worked diligently to create educational
opportunities for families of fallen or
disabled service workers.
IN THE FOLDED FLAG WE SEE THE HEAVY
PRICE OF
FREEDOM
Folds of Honor Foundation
We chose this logo because it reflects our
mission – to honor the sacrifice of
America’s heroes, while giving hope to the
bearers of their legacy.
Folds of Honor has grown from a vision
into a movement. This folded flag is a
constant reminder of those who have paid
the ultimate price for our freedom. It
inspires us to help equip and educate their
loved ones in need of our support. Thank
you for embracing the call
The DreamShip is a hot air balloon
that’s literally made from the dreams of
the children of fallen and disabled
military heroes. The fabric of the
balloon features illustrations by these
children, Folds of Honor Scholarship
recipients, showcasing what they want
to be when they grow up. Every time
the DreamShip takes flight, it’s lifting
the dreams of these special children.
This project came to life through The
Rite Aid Foundation and KidCents in
partnership with Folds of Honor.
The Rite Aid Foundation developed
KidCents as a way to do even more for
the health and well-being of children in
our communities. Folds of Honor is one
of nearly 450 nonprofit organizations
we support through the foundation.
Folds of Honor is a nonprofit
organization that works tirelessly to
provide educational scholarships to the
families of fallen or disabled military
heroes. Their motto says it best: Honor
their sacrifice. Educate their legacy.
BUDWEISER
LAUNCHES PATRIOTIC
PACKS BENEFITING FOLDS OF
HONOR
Silver Eagle News - Houston silvereaglenews,houstonnews
This summer, Silver Eagle Houston invites
members of the Houston community to
help honor local military families by
purchasing Budweiser products with
patriotic packaging from May 25th – July
4th. For each purchase made of a 24 pack
of Budweiser 12 oz red, white and blue
camouflage design, Budweiser will donate
$1 to Fold of Honor to fund scholarships
for military members and their families up
to $75,000.
We remember our fallen heroes and
everything they’ve sacrificed for our
freedom. As you raise a can, honor our
fallen by doing your part to keep our
communities safe. Drink Wiser and Enjoy
Responsibly. For more information about
the Folds of Honor Foundation or to
donate, visit FoldsofHonor.org.
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DIRECTIONS TO VENUE
FROM
STILLWATER GO 15 MILES EAST OF STILLWATER
ON HWY 51.
TURN LEFT ON HWY 18 (NORTH)
GO 1/3 MILE.
VENUE IS ON THE RIGHT.
OKLAHOMA CITY TAKE I-35 NORTH 29 MILES.
TAKE EXIT 157,
TURN RIGHT ON HWY 33 (EAST).
GO 38 MILES
TURN LEFT ON HWY 18 (LITTLE AVE.),
GO 9 MILES.
VENUE IS ON THE RIGHT.
TULSA GO 8.5 MILES WEST ON US-412/US-64,
TAKE THE OK-151 EXIT
TOWARD MANNFORD/STILLWATER.
CONTINUE FOR 2.5 MILES,
USE RIGHT LANE TO TAKE THE
OK-51 W RAMP
GO 29 MILES.
TURN RIGHT ON HWY 18.
GO 1/3 MILE.
VENUE IS ON THE RIGHT.
WICHITA GO 84 MILES ON I-35 SOUTH
TOWARD OKC.
TAKE EXIT 194A FOR US-412 EAST
TOWARD TURNPIKE/TULSA.
GO 37 MILES.
TURN RIGHT ON OK-18
TOWARD PAWNEE/CUSHING.
TURN RIGHT (SOUTH)
ONTO OK HIGHWAY 18 SOUTH.
GO 7.7 MILES SOUTH.
VENUE IS ON THE LEFT.
KNOW BEFORE
YOU , Redbud Entertainment News
Upon arriving at the Redbud @ 4M Farms
venue, simply stay on the main access
road that is STRAIGHT ahead as you enter
the gates.
This access road will take you to the two
Ticket Offices & Info Centers, then onto
the Festival grounds and parking lots.
We encourage the following to take this
route when you visit the venue to
minimize any confusion.
All others take the access road to the
RIGHT as you enter the venue gates.
(FORWARD AT MAIN ENTRY GATES)
ATTENDEES
GENERAL PARKING
HANDICAP PARKING
RESERVED PARKING
RV PARKING (Check-In)
ALL MEDIA (Check-In)
VOLUNTEERS (Check-In)
CAR SHOW PARTICIPANTS
VENDORS (Check-In)
TAILGATING (Check-In)
SPONSORS
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
FIRST AID PERSONNEL
HEALTH OFFICIALS (Check-In)
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL
TOWING STAFF
RV SERVICES (Check-In)
FOOD VENDORS (Check-In)
BEVERAGE VENDORS (Check-In)
PROPANE VENDORS
CAMPGROUNDS (Check-In)
LAW ENFORCEMENT
INFLATABLE VENDOR
TICKET OFFICES (BOTH)
FARMER’S MARKET VENDORS
STAFF (Check-In)
COLORING CONTEST
CHALLENGES LOCAL KIDS
Redbud Entertainment News
During the weeks leading up to the
Festival, a Coloring Contest is taking place
for those in grades K-5.
Festival Sponsors are providing winners of
the contest with prizes, while these works
of art will be on display all over the area at
various locations including being
displayed at the Festival for all attending
to view.
For more information or to access the
Coloring pages, contact us at
redbud2021@gmail.com.
Good luck to all participating!
DISC GOLF
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED
FOR FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Redbud Entertainment News
Several sporting events have been added
to the Festival Schedule for 2021. A
multiple-course disc golf tournament is
now scheduled for the weekend of the
Festival.
Anyone interested should contact us at
redbud2021@gmail.com.
Pre-registrations for this event are
already taking place.
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PARKING OPTIONS Redbud Entertainment News
Here are the different parking options
when visiting the venue. From your
vehicle, you may purchase tickets, permits
and parking passes at the Ticket Offices
located close to the venue’s main gates.
There are ATM’s available on-site, most
purchases within the facility are CASH
ONLY.
GENERAL PARKING - $5 FIRST COME FIRST SERVED (RALLY-STYLE)
DRIVE-IN SPACED PARKING. NO
TAILGATING ALLOWED. THE MAIN
GENERAL PARKING LOT IS ON WEST SIDE
OF FESTIVAL GROUNDS, TURN LEFT
AFTER TICKET OFFICES.
RESERVED PARKING - $10 PARKING NEAREST TO THE
FESTIVAL GROUNDS WITH
TAILGATING ALLOWED. CANOPY
STYLE TENTS PERMITTED.
RESERVED PARKING IS LOCATED
STRAIGHT AHEAD AFTER THE
TICKET OFFICES, THROUGH THE
TREES AND DOWN THE HILL,
STRAIGHT AHEAD AND FOLLOW
SIGNS.
HANDICAP PARKING - FREE CLOSEST PARKING TO FESTIVAL
GROUNDS WITH VIEW OF BALLOON
FIELD FROM YOUR
VEHICLE. HAVE HANDICAP
PLACARD DISPLAYED ON
REAR-VIEW MIRROR.
RV PARKING - $15 PER DAY.
REGISTER AND REVIEW RV PARKING
RULES AND REGULATIONS AT VENUE
TICKET OFFICES. GREAT SCENERY WITH
BALLOON VIEWS.
CAR CAMPING - $10 PER DAY.
NOT TENT CAMPING. (NEAR THE
CAMPGROUNDS)
CAMPGROUNDS PARKING
–FREE W/PAID CAMPING PERMIT($11/DAY).
(THIS PARKING LOT IS FOR THOSE
CAMPING OVERNIGHT WITH A CAMPING
Continued from ‘PARKING OPTIONS’..
PERMIT). NO TAILGATING. CAMPING
PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TICKET
OFFICES.
BUS & VAN LOADING ZONE LOCATED AT
THE ENTRY GATE TO THE FESTIVAL
GROUNDS, PARKING ON THE LEFT AFTER
THE TICKET OFFICES.
PLEASE DISPLAY YOUR
PARKING PERMITS ON YOUR
DASH AND LOCK YOUR
VEHICLE. THANKS!
FESTIVAL SHIRTS & HOODIES AVAILABLE Redbud Entertainment News
Festival t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts
are available now for purchase. This year
we’ve expanded the colors and sizes
available, adding Youth sizes and more
variety for the Adult sizes.
This year’s Festival apparel is available in
Red, White & Blue in both t-shirts and
hooded sweatshirts. Sizes range from
Youth Small – XL, and Adult sizes Medium
– 2XL. Anyone needing other sizes may
order and we will have the apparel to you
as fast as possible.
We chose to have Stillwater Screenprinting
& Embroidery on East 6th in Stillwater to
print our apparel on quality Gildan
products, which have proven to be more
durable and stylish. A special Thank You to
the design team at Stillwater
Screenprinting for providing outstanding
services again this year!
Stillwater Screenprinting is
located at 520 W. 6th Avenue in
Stillwater. They may be reached at
(405) 372-7600.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOW
Redbud Entertainment News
Volunteers are needed for the Redbud
Balloon Festival & Oklahoma Taco Fiesta,
scheduled for April 9, 10 & 11, 2021.
Approximately two dozen volunteers are
needed to help in the following areas:
Apparel Merchandising, Event Planning,
Sponsorship Coordination, Hot Air Balloon
Crews, Groundskeeping, and with Social
Media Marketing campaigns. Volunteers
are needed for the 6-8 months prior to the
festival, we have volunteers working on
hundreds of projects during the planning
stages as well.
This festival benefits the Folds of Honor
Foundation, providing scholarships to
military families who have lost loved ones,
our Soldiers fighting for our freedom.
We are looking for outgoing and
courteous volunteers and dedicated, to
help us continue this annual Festival.
We are also accepting Applications for
several positions that are available now. If
you know someone who might be
interested in Volunteering or Employment,
we have included an Application for
Employment Form. Please see that they
receive it, as we need these on file for both
volunteers and staff. Thank you!
CHEERS! The tradition of
a champagne
toast after a hot
air balloon ride
dates back to
the 1780’s when
hot air balloons
first took flight.
The first manned hot air balloon flight
took place on November 21st, 1783 in
Paris, France and was flown by Jean-
François Pilâtre de Rozier, a French
chemistry and physics teacher, and
François Laurent d’Arlandes, a French
marquis and soldier.
In the 18th century, hot air ballooning
was a groundbreaking science.
Because most had never heard of or
seen a hot air balloon at the time, many
onlookers were afraid of the “dragon-
like” hot air balloons, and would often
attack balloons with pitchforks. Hot air
balloons were also unpopular with
farmers as they were not fond of
balloons landing in their fields and
disturbing their crops.
On one of the first successfully manned
balloon flights, the passengers carried
along a bottle of champagne to enjoy
during the flight, but instead of actually
drinking it, it was used as an offer of
goodwill to the farmers whose field
their balloon had landed in. The
champagne convinced the farmers that
the balloon was far from being a fierce
dragon and acted as an apology or
peace offering for disturbing the land
and animals grazing in the field. The
champagne smoothed things over, and
a tradition was born.
Today, upon landing, it remains a
tradition with balloonists’ around the
world to offer champagne to
passengers after a hot air balloon ride,
and recite the Balloonist’s Prayer:
“The winds have welcomed you with
softness. The sun has blessed you with
his warm hands. You have flown so well
and so high, that God has joined you in
your laughter and set you gently back
again into the loving arms of mother
earth.
TACO A taco (US: /ˈtɑːkoʊ/, UK: /ˈtækoʊ/,
Spanish: [ˈtako]) is a traditional
Mexican dish consisting of a small
hand-sized corn or wheat tortilla
topped with a filling. The tortilla is then
folded around the filling and eaten by
hand. A taco can be made with a
variety of fillings, including beef, pork,
chicken, seafood, beans, vegetables,
and cheese, allowing for great
versatility and variety. They are often
garnished with various condiments,
such as salsa, guacamole, or sour
cream, and vegetables, such as lettuce,
onion, tomatoes, and chiles. Tacos are
a common form of antojitos, or
Mexican street food, which have
spread around the world.
Type Finger food
Place of origin Mexico
Main ingredients Tortillas, meat,
vegetables, cheese
Tacos can be contrasted with similar
foods such as burritos, which are often
much larger and rolled rather than
folded; taquitos, which are rolled and
fried; or chalupas/tostadas, in which
the tortilla is fried before filling.
VENUE GUIDE AVAILABLE Redbud Entertainment News
Several improvements have developed,
including a 36-page Venue Guide has
been established. The guide consists of
the Festival schedule, performer lineups,
food vendor information, driving
directions to the venue, and general rules
and regulations pertaining to the Festival.
The Venue Guide is available to anyone, let
us know if you would like to receive it.
LET’S GO.. TAILGATIN’ Redbud Entertainment News
WHEN IT COMES TO TAILGATING,
FOLKS AROUND HERE ARE NOT ONLY
SOME OF THE BEST, THEY’RE ALSO
VERY COMPETITIVE! TAILGATING IS
ALLOWED IN THE RESERVED PARKING
AREA, WHICH IS LOCATED RIGHT
NEXT TO THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS.
ATTENDEES MAY NOT TAILGATE IN
ANY OTHER LOCATIONS AND
RESERVED PARKING PASSES ARE
AVAILABLE AT THE FESTIVAL TICKET
OFFICES LOCATED ON THE MAIN
ACCESS ROAD AT THE VENUE. THOSE
OF YOU THAT DIDN’T GET YOUR
TAILGATING FIX AT THE 2020 OSU
FOOTBALL GAMES,
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO
ENJOY AN ENTIRE WEEKEND OF
TAILGATING!
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MARCH 2021
LIVE PERFORMERS ANNOUNCEMENT
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
DIRT MUSIC FESTIVAL PREVIEW
TICKETS ON SALE
TACOS TACOS TACOS
IN THE CAMPGROUNDS
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3rd Annual
REDBUD
BALLOON FESTIVAL
Photo from 2018 Balloon Festival.
RIDE IN A BALLOON? Redbud Entertainment News
Hot Air Balloon Rides will be available at
the Festival. All Rides are upon the
discretion of the Balloon Pilots, and are
weather dependent. Rides are reasonably
priced and last about 12-15 minutes each,
depending on which Balloon Pilot is flying.
Balloon Rides may be purchased at the
Ticket Offices and near the Balloon
Field at the Balloon Rides Tent.
ALL PASSENGERS MUST SIGN A WAIVER FORM.
EVENT ATTENDANCE
2005 1,339 ATTENDEES
2018 4,119 ATTENDEES.
2021 6,500 ATTENDEES.
Approximately 6-10 Hot Air Balloons,
Pilots and Crews travel to Oklahoma from
Colorado, California, Indiana, Texas and
Kansas to participate and share their
aircraft with thousands of attendees.
We encourage the Folds of Honor
Foundation to bring ‘Dreamship’, a hot air
balloon created from the dreams of
children who have lost family members
who were serving in the military. For more
information about Dreamship, visit
www.dreamship.org.
THE FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION
www.foldsofhonor.org
All participating balloons and pilots will be
highlighted in the Festival Programs and in
the Balloon Identification Guide.
Ballooning activities include Balloon
Tethered Rides, Glow Shows, Competition
Flights and Ascensions. All balloon
activities are provided at the pilot’s
discretions and the weather always
controls the amount of ballooning
activities which they provide. Organizers
will know the schedules of activities after
the early morning Pilot Meeting takes
place each day of the Festival weekend.
Flying conditions must be safe before any
rides or activities begin.
Festival organizers also track the local
weather and constantly notify all
attendees of any possible inclement
weather. This event takes place during
Oklahoma’s storm season, and a Flag
system is in* effect at the venue which
notifies everybody of the current weather
status. White flags indicate all clear, Yellow
flags indicate Caution, possible inclement
weather in the area, and Red flags, which
means Evacuate, that all events are
suspended during that time. These flags
are posted several locations at the venue
and may be seen from anywhere at the
Festival.
The Balloon Glow shows take place during
early morning pre-dawn times or during
www.foldsofhonor.org dusk, near each
evening’s sunset or twilight time. All
balloons have gas burners which are lit in
various sequencing patterns and usually
set to music and at the direction of a
‘Balloon Meister’.
Competition flights and events between
balloon pilots are usually during the
morning hours of Festival weekend. An
example of competition flight is when all
balloon pilots fly their aircraft into the
venue and drop bean bags on targets
located on the Festival grounds. Other
competitions are designed to test the
balloon pilot’s skills and highlight the
various things a hot air balloon can do.
All balloon passengers must sign a Waiver
Form prior to boarding the balloons The
Balloon Pilots also set the price for taking
a tethered balloon ride. There are no pre-
sales of balloon rides, passengers are
given rides based on a ‘first-come first-
served’ system.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL EVENT TIMES AND DATES
ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND A SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS IS CONSTANTLY UPDATED AND
PROVIDED AT THE FESTIVAL AND ONLINE AT
www.RedbudEntertainment.com .
EASTERN REDBUDS
Celebrate the end of winter with an
explosion of pink blossoms.
Clusters of tiny magenta buds swell
into showy rosy pink flowers in early
spring before the leaves appear, with
the long-lasting blossoms putting on a
show for two to three weeks.
The buds appear to emerge right from
the bark of twigs and branches and
even on parts of the trunk, adorning
the entire tree with miniature clusters
of flowers.
The trunk of the redbud commonly
divides close to the ground, creating an
interesting multi-trunk shape with
graceful arched branches and a
rounded crown. Heart-shaped leaves 2
to 6 inches in length emerge a reddish
color, turning dark green in summer
and then a bright canary yellow in
autumn. The flowers also give rise to
clusters of beanlike pods that remain
on the tree into winter. The pea-sized blossoms of the eastern
redbud emerge in early spring before
the leaves arrive, covering the bare
branches in garlands of pink.
The Redbud tree was chosen as
the state tree of Oklahoma in
1937.
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LIVE @ THE
REDBUD 4M FARMS
A 3-DAY LIVE MUSIC EVENT
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021
LIVE MUSIC ON TWO STAGES
THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL WEEKEND.
15+ PERFORMERS, MUSIC GENRES
INCLUDE: COUNTRY, RED DIRT, FOLK
ROCK, AMERICANA, FOLK, ROCK, POP,
BLUES, & RED DIRT BLUES.
AFTER HOURS CAMPGROUNDS STAGE
WITH EXCLUSIVE LIVE ACOUSTICAL
SHOWS.
THE OFFICIAL LIVE MUSIC LINEUP IS
RELEASED IN THE FESTIVAL PRESS
RELEASE, SCHEDULED 60 DAYS FROM
THE EVENT (FEBRUARY 9 2021). TWO
STAGES – MAIN STAGE &
CAMPGROUNDS STAGE.
PAST PERFORMERS INCLUDES: CALE
LESTER, MORGAN REYNOLDS, TRES
DUDES, MIKE HOSTY, JASON SAVORY &
AMERICANA SINGER/SONGWRITER
JAMES MCMURTRY AT A PREVIOUS
FESTIVAL IN 2018.
LIVE MUSIC SET TIMES:
FRI 4.9 SAT 4.10 SUN 4.11 4:20PM 11:00AM 10:00AM
5:30PM 12:30PM 11:00AM
6:45PM 1:45PM 12:00PM
8:00PM 3:00PM
10:15PM* 4:20PM
11:30PM* 5:30PM
12:30AM* 6:45PM
8:00PM
10:15PM*
11:30PM*
12:30AM*
* CAMPGROUNDS STAGE (ALL OTHERS ARE PERFORMING ON THE MAIN STAGE)
** DATES & TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
*** SIGN UP FOR FESTIVAL UPDATES.
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021
SEVERAL TACO ECCENTRIC FOOD
TRUCKS AND VENDORS.
15+ FOOD VENDORS FROM 15+
DIFFERENT OKLAHOMA
CITIES & TOWNS COMPETITIONS FOR
BEST TACO IN
CATEGORIES INCLUDING BEEF, PORK,
CHICKEN & DESSERT TACOS.
ATTENDEES MAY VOTE FOR THEIR
FAVORITES. WINNERS ARE SELECTED
AND ANNOUNCED AT THE AWARDS
CEREMONY ON SATURDAY EVENING OF
FESTIVAL WEEKEND.
PARTICIPATING FOOD VENDORS
ALASKAN ICE PALACE
WETUMKA, OK
BRITE SNO CONES
TULSA, OK
COOKIE DOUGH TO GO
OKC, OK
EATS & BEATS FOOD TRUCK MARLOW, OK
HOT MESS EXPRESS HOLDENVILLE, OK
I DON’T KNOW & I DON’T CARE GUTHRIE, OK
JJ’S BBQ & CATERING BROKEN ARROW, OK
KOLANDERS CONCESSIONS CHOCTAW, OK
KONA ICE YUKON, OK
LUCKY S CREATIONS
SPARKS, OK
MACARENA’S MEXICAN STREET CAFÉ PERRY, OK
MAUI WOWI EDMOND, OK
POPPIN’ OKIES MOORE, OK
SOONER KETTLE CORN YUKON, OK
2ND ANNUAL
CIMARRON CUSTOM
CAR & TRUCK SHOW
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021
DOZENS OF CUSTOM CARS & TRUCKS
PARTICIPATING. ANTIQUE VEHICLES,
CUSTOM CARS & TRUCKS, CLASSICS &
MUSCLE CARS. ATTENDEES MAY VOTE
ON FAVORITES IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES.
ANY CUSTOM VEHICLE ALLOWED TO
ENTER. WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT
AWARDS CEREMONY ON SATURDAY
EVENING OF FESTIVAL WEEKEND.
TWENTY-FIVE (25) OKLAHOMA CAR
CLUBS INVITED.
CAR CRUISES BEING ORGANIZED END AT
THE FESTIVAL SITE. VEHICLES SET UP ON
DISPLAY AT THE CENTER OF THE
FESTIVAL GROUNDS. PARTICIPATING
SPONSORS OFFERING SPECIALS &
DEALS, HOSTING CAR CRUISES & MINI
SHOWS. THE COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF
EVENTS FOR THE CAR & TRUCK SHOW
TO BE RELEASED IN THE FESTIVAL PRESS
RELEASE ON FEBRUARY 9, 2021.
REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE
AT www.REDBUDENTERTAINMENT.COM,
www.TRAVELOK.com, OR BY EMAIL:
REDBUD2021@GMAIL.COM. ENTRY FEES
OF $15/ADVANCE REGISTRATION
INCLUDE WEEKEND FESTIVAL PASSES
AND FESTIVAL SHIRT.
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FESTIVAL PHOTO CONTEST
Redbud Entertainment News
2021 PHOTO CONTEST
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021
SATURDAY, APRIL, 2021.
This photo contest was created to
promote healthy hobbies and
encourage creativity among youth,
providing entertainment and friendly
competition between friends, family
and others in attendance at the
Festival. Contest Winners receive prizes
provided by Festival Sponsors and
others, and also receive awards during
the awards ceremony on the Main
stage after the Balloon Glow Show on
Saturday evening of Festival weekend.
Photos accepted for this contest
include any photo taken during the
Festival, such as hot air balloons, classic
custom cars or trucks, food vendors,
live performers, the beautiful scenery,
family, friends, or any other photos
taken at or during the Festival.:
ADULT & ALL AGES
1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE PRIZES
IN THESE CATEGORIES
GRAND PRIZE 1ST PLACE BEST PHOTO
MOST COLORFUL/CREATIVE PHOTO
MOST UNUSUAL & UNIQUE PHOTO
BEST SELFIE IN A HOT AIR BALLOON
FESTIVAL PHOTO CONTEST RULES
PHOTOS SUBMITTED MUST BE TAKEN AT THE 2021 FOLDS OF HONOR STILLWATER BALLOON
FESTIVAL & OKLAHOMA TACO FIESTA. PHOTOS MAY BE ANY PERSON, PLACE OR THING, NOT
NECESSARILY WITH HOT AIR BALLOONS IN THE PHOTO. PHOTOS MUST BE A MAX 4000
PIXELS, 300 DPI. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 7:00 PM ON SATURDAY, APRIL 11,
2021. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED IN THE ABOVE CATEGORIES. ALL PHOTO CONTEST
WINNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE ONE (1) FREE HOT AIR BALLOON TETHERED RIDE TO BE GIVEN
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE PILOT’S SCHEDULE. WINNERS ALSO RECEIVE A
COMPLIMENTARY FESTIVAL T-SHIRT. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AT THE AWARDS
CEREMONY ON THE MAIN STAGE AFTER THE BALLOON GLOW SHOW AT DUSK, ON
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2021. CONTESTANTS THAT SUBMIT PHOTOS RETAIN ALL COPYRIGHT
RIGHTS, WHILE GIVING REDBUD ENTERTAINMENT LLC THE LICENSING RIGHTS TO USE
SUBMITTED ENTRIES FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES OF FUTURE EVENTS. CONTESTANTS
WILL NOT RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WHEN SUBMITTING THEIR ENTRY.
CONTESTANTS MAY ONLY SUBMIT ONE (1) PHOTO, FROM ONE (1) EMAIL ADDRESS. JUDGES
WILL BE CHOOSING FROM THE FIRST ENTRY MADE BY EACH CONTESTANT, IN THE EVENT
MORE THAN ONE PHOTO IS SUBMITTED. CHOOSE YOUR BEST PHOTO TO SUBMIT PRIOR TO
EMAILING YOUR ENTRY. CONTESTANTS GIVE PERMISSION TO FESTIVAL PRODUCTION TEAM
TO DISPLAY PHOTOS ON PROJECTION SCREENS AT THE FESTIVAL, ALLOWING FESTIVAL
ATTENDEES TO VIEW YOUR PHOTOS. SEVERAL PHOTOS WILL BE SHOWN, INCLUDING THOSE
WHO ARE NOT DECLARED WINNERS. PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS WILL BE AWARDED AGE-
APPROPRIATE PRIZES, TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY, PROVIDED BY OUR SPONSORS &
REDBUD ENTERTAINMENT. PHOTOS WILL BE JUDGED BY A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO
WILL REMAIN ANONYMOUS. THESE JUDGES INCLUDE A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
WITH 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE OWNING AND OPERATING A PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, A
MEMBER OF THE FESTIVAL PRODUCTION TEAM, ONE FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER, ONE BUSINESS
OWNER FROM THE STILLWATER AREA, AND THE FIFTH JUDGE, A FESTIVAL ATTENDEE WILL
BE SELECTED TO JUDGE RANDOMLY, AN ATTENDEE THAT DOES NOT QUALIFY TO
PARTICIPATE ONCE ACCEPTING JUDGE POSITION. JUDGES WILL RATE PHOTOS A SCALE
FROM 1-100, WITH ONE HUNDRED (100) BEING THE BEST SCORE AND ONE (1) BEING THE
LOWEST. PHOTOS WITH THE HIGHEST SCORE IN EACH CATEGORY WILL BE DEEMED
WINNING PHOTOS. WE WILL ATTEMPT TO CONTACT THE WINNERS BY EMAIL PRIOR TO THE
AWARDS CEREMONY ON THE MAIN STAGE. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN.
JUDGE’S NAMES OR INFO WILL NOT BE RELEASED AT ANY TIME. THE WINNING PRIZES WILL
BE DELIVERED TO WINNERS NOT PRESENT TWO DAYS LATER ON MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2021.
CONTESTANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ADD redbud2021@gmail.com TO THEIR CONTACTS
IN ORDER TO AVOID REPLY EMAILS GOING TO YOUR JUNK MAIL. PHOTOS SUBMITTED AFTER
THE 7:00 PM DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ENTERED INTO THIS YEAR OR NEXT YEAR’S CONTEST.
PLEASE NOTE ONCE YOU SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS TO REDBUD ENTERTAINMENT, YOU RETAIN
ALL COPYRIGHT RIGHTS, WHILE REDBUD ENTERTAINMENT HAS LICENSING RIGHTS TO USE
THE PHOTOS FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES OF FUTURE EVENTS.
& RV PARKING Redbud Entertainment News
2021 FESTIVAL CAMPING
FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2021
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2021
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2021
OVERNIGHT CAMPING AT THE
FESTIVAL CAMPGROUNDS LOCATED
INSIDE THE VENUE GATES.
100 PRIMITIVE CAMPING TENT SITES &
36 RV PARKING SPACES AVAILABLE.
CAMPGROUNDS STAGE EXCLUSIVE
TO THOSE WITH CAMPING PERMITS
ONLY.
ACOUSTIC PERFORMERS ON STAGE
AFTER GATES CLOSED, 10:00 PM – 1:30
AM.
FREE PARKING WITH PAID CAMPING
PERMIT.
CAMPING PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE AT
THE FESTIVAL TICKET OFFICES
LOCATED ON THE ENTRY ROAD.
CAMPING PERMITS ARE AVAILABLE AT
THE FESTIVAL TICKET OFFICES FOR
ANYONE WHO READS AND SIGNS A
CAMPING OR RV PARKING RULES
AND REGULATIONS FORM.
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS,
WITH QUIET HOURS AND LEAVING
YOUR CAMPSITE CLEANER THAN YOU
FOUND IT! \
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT Redbud Entertainment News
There are two horseshoe tournaments
scheduled for Festival weekend. A
double-elimination Singles Horseshoe
Tournament and a double-elimination
Doubles Horseshoe Tournament. Both
Tournaments run simultaneously
beginning at 4:20 pm on Friday, April 9,
then beginning again on Saturday
morning at 9:00 am. Tournament
participants will receive the
Tournament Brackets prior to the
Festival dates, and the new Horseshoe
Pits are located about 300 feet West of
the main stage near the center of the
main festival grounds. You should hear
the ringers hitting the poles.
Players need to understand that
occasionally a horseshoe player is late
for their games. There is no penalty for
being late and please contact the
Horseshoe Tournament Coordinator if
you are unable to make it on time, or if
you are unable to continue playing in
the tournament. In the event a Player is
late more than once, they will be forced
to forfeit their game, declaring the
opponent the winner by forfeiture. If
for some reason, any two players or
two teams are unable to make it on
time more than once, both will be
forced to forfeit their games and that
section of the brackets is no longer in
the tournament, giving the next
opponent an advance to the next
round.
All the rules and regulations and the
prizes will be discussed with all players
prior to the starts of both tournaments.
There is a $5.00 per Player per Round entry fee,
and most of the prizes are retail priced at over
$250.00 each in value. Players will be given a
copy of the Rules and Regulations prior to the
Tournament, and Venue Guides are available at
no cost.
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