Munchkinland Market Days

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Munchkinland Market DaysHeld in conjunction with the Lakeshore Festival & Events, Inc.24th AnnualWizard of Oz FestivalSeptember 16, 17, & 18, 2005Friday, September 16 at 10 AMYellow Brick Road & Oz Fantasy Museum opensSpecial Guest

Meinhardt Raabe & Lt. Dan Kinskie co-authors of “Memories of a Munchkin”Mr. Raabe played the Coroner in the classic film “The Wizard of Oz” will be here in person to sign their new book each day from 1 to 5 pm Central Time11 AM – 6 PMTim Wolak’s Picture Yourself in OzBurns Harbor Lions Club – Kids’ Game Booth Art & Craft BoothsFun Time with Spitunia the Clown & Mark the MagicianCharacter Artist Chuck Bonnett1:15 PMBook Dedication & Presentation Meinhardt Raabe, the Munchkin Coroner, co-author of “Memories of a Munchkin – An Illustrated Walk Down the Yellow Brick Road” presents his new book to the Westchester Public Library.World Debut of Townslady Figurine Margaret Pellegrini, the Munchkin Flowerpot Lady and Sculpture Artist Micheal Roche unveil the new Roche Oz Figurine – “Munchkin Townslady”Celebrity Autograph Party1:30 – 5:00 p.m.Meinhardt Raabe will personalize a special Collector’s Edition of his book until gone, then will autograph regular editions.1:30 – 4:00Margaret Pellegrini – Munchkin Townslady & Michael Roche – Sculptor autograph limited edition Munchkin Towslady figurine.1:30 – 3:00John Fricke autographing his special edition CD’s “Classic Ballads from The Judy Garland Show” & “Judy Garland & Friends: Duets”, his boxed DVD set of “The Judy Garland Signature Collection” and his books Judy: A Portrait in Art & Anecdote and 100 Years of Oz2:00 – 4:00Caren Marsh-Doll autographing her book Hollywood’s Child: Dancing Through OzPoster Artist Rick Ewigleben autographing the third poster in his limited edition Tribute to Oz seriesMichael Siewert, curator of Judy Garland: The Dressing of a Legend showing a Garland gown and autographing a Garland collection photo.2005 Indiana State Festivals Queen Amy Fread autographing “Circus City Festival” & free photos6 PMYellow Brick Road, Museum& Munchkinland Market closes.All Munchkinland Market Days events are on the grounds ofThe Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop & Oz Fantasy Museum109 E. Yellow Brick Road (950 N.)2 miles south of Chesterton at Toll RoadSaturday, September 17 at 10 AMYellow Brick Road & Oz Fantasy Museum opensAuntie Em’s Pie Booth opens to benefit Duneland Working Women’s Scholarship Fund11 AM – 6 PMBurns Harbor Lions Club – Kids’ Game Booth – Art & Craft BoothsFun Time with Spitunia the Clown & Mark the MagicianCharacter Artist Chuck BonnettNoon – 6 PMTim Wolak’s Picture Yourself in OzMichael Roche sculpture signing – New introduction for 2005 “The Flower Pot Munchkin” featuring Margaret Pellegrini exclusive to The Yellow Brick Road (limited edition of 100 pieces only!)1:00 – 5:00Special Celebrity Autograph partyMeinhardt Raabe will personalize special Collector’s Edition of his book until sold out. He will then autograph regular editions of his book “Memories of a Munchkin”2:00 – 4:00 PMJohn Fricke autographing his special editionboxed DVD set of “The Judy Garland Signature Collection”and his books Judy: A Portrait in Art & Anecdote and 100 Years of OzPoster Artist Rick Ewigleben autographing posters in his limited edition Tribute to Oz seriesMichael Siewert, curator of Judy Garland: The Dressing of a Legend displaying a Judy Garland gown and autographing color photos of his Garland costume Collection.2005 Indiana State Festivals Queen Amy Fread autographing “Circus City Festival” & free photos6 PMYellow Brick Road, Museum & Munchkinland Market closes.FREE Shuttle Bus Service!There is no all day parking at the Yellow Brick Road. Our parking space is very limited. PleasePark at the Indiana Toll Road parking lot. Free shuttle all day Saturday & Sunday to the Yellow Brick Road and to the Oz Festival in Chesterton. Park your car in either the Indiana Toll Road lot or the Jewel/Osco lot. Service every half hour. Rides courtesy of the Oz Festival Committee.Sunday, September 18 at 10 AMYellow Brick Road & Oz Fantasy Museum opensAuntie Em’s Pie Booth opens to benefit Duneland Working Women’s Scholarship Fund11 AM – 6 PMTim Wolak’s Picture Yourself in OzBurns Harbor Lions Club – Kids’ Game Booth – Art & Craft BoothsFun Time with Spitunia the Clown & Mark the MagicianCharacter Artist Chuck Bonnett1:00 – 5:00Special Celebrity Autograph partyMeinhardt Raabe will personalize special Collector’s Edition of his book until sold out. He will then autograph regular editions of his book “Memories of a Munchkin”2:00 – 4:00 PMJohn Fricke autographing his boxed DVD set of “The Judy Garland Signature Collection”and his books Judy: A Portrait in Art & Anecdote and 100 Years of OzPoster Artist Rick Ewigleben autographing the posters in his limited edition Tribute to Oz seriesMichael Siewert, curator of Judy Garland: The Dressing of a Legend displaying a Judy Garland gown and autographing color photos of his Garland costume collection2005 Indiana State Festivals Queen Amy Fread autographing “Circus City Festival” & free photos4:00 PMWinners of Duneland Working Women door prizes announced5 PMYellow Brick Road, Museum& Munchkinland Market closes.Get your official Munchkinland Market Days SouvenirProgram Book. Your donation benefits the Duneland YMCASPONSORSRainbow Sponsor:The Yellow Brick Road Gift Shop& Oz Fantasy MuseumEmerald Green Sponsor:Coca-Cola has been a proud sponsor of Munchkinland Market Days since thefirst event in 1994Yellow Brick SponsorsJewel Foods of Chesterton, INHilton Garden Inn501 Gateway Boulevard – ChestertonPorter County Republican Central Committee