Nevada County Picayune and Gurdon Times Newspaper Archive

Festival Planned

Old Washington Historic State Park begins final preparations for its 30th annual Jonquil Festival which will be held March 6, 7 and 8. The event will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day.

Walking around the historic village of Washington, visitors will be inspired to turn their thoughts toward the warm days of spring and summer, as thousands of bright yellow jonquils once again herald the change of the seasons.

Over 150 crafters from several states will offer for sale a wide variety of products such as potpourri, woodwork, leather goods, wreaths, baskets, quilts, porcelain dolls and much, much more.

Musical entertainment will be continuous during the three-day period ranging from bluegrass and country and western to eastern Indian.

The newly expanded gift shop, Old Washington mercantile, will be open for those who wish to browse through a large assortment of unique gifts representative of the 1800s to the present.

Williams' Tavern Restaurant, located in the park, will be open daily with a menu consisting of excellent home-style cooking at a modest price. No reservations will be accepted during the three-day event. Visitors may also choose from the large number of food concessions which will be set up around the town.

Located nine miles northwest of Hope on State Highway 4, admission to the festival is free. A $2 fee for parking will be charged.