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The Crest Fest Fundraiser 2024

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The Crest Fest 2024


Sunday, June 30, 2024, 2-6 PM

Thank you to all who participated in the 2024 event!

If you missed out on our family-friendly annual fundraiser event this year, be sure to check back here next spring for details on the 2025 event, date to be announced. Follow us on Facebook and/or subscribe to receive The Crest email newsletters and announcements for all our events and activities. 

Crest Fest Flyer

Our Sponsors

A big thank you to our 2024 sponsors!

Additional Sponsors:

People’s Bank

Siskiyou BioSurvey

Jade Mountain Medicine Clinic

It’s going to be an epic afternoon filled with fun for the whole family!

Support the Crest with a fun filled afternoon of good music, dancing, great food and wonderful people. Enjoy the entertainment, and explore Willow-Witt Ranch.

Cost: $25 for adults and $10 for youth under 18.

All event proceeds support the Crest’s mission to cultivate the integral connection between humans and the natural world.

1:30 PM: Turtle Pond Walk
2:15 PM: Blueberry Blossoms (Music for Kids)
2:30 PM: Turtle Pond Walk
3:00 PM: Rachel Buklad and the Creekside Strings (with Contra Dancing)
3:00 PM: Face Painting
4:00 PM: Victoria Lawton
4:45 PM: Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle

Live Music and Dancing
Blueberry Blossoms (music for kids)
Rachel Buklad and the Creekside Strings with Contra dance callers
Victoria Lawton
Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle

Good Food and Drink
Tacos Libertad
Beer, Wine and Desserts will be available for sale.

Farm Tours

Baby Goats

Goat Hikes

Children’s Activities and Entertainment

Pond Tours – see the endangered Pond Turtles

Live Music & Dancing!

Blueberry Blossoms

Blueberry Blossoms

Blueberry Blossoms, the duo of Jodie Jean Marston and Andrea Johnson, offers whimsical bluegrass and folk-inspired music for children of all ages.  Marston and Johnson combine years of teaching early childhood education, friendship and performing music with songs about the magic of nature into an act that teaches as well as entertains.
Rachel Buklad

Rachel Buklad and the Creekside Strings

Rachel and the advanced students of Creekside Strings, a nonprofit providing young fiddlers a variety of activities to develop their skills and their relationships, will perform contra dance music.  The audience is invited to join the fun and get up and dance.  Contra dance is done in two long lines of couples. The movements are similar to square dance steps.  No experience necessary. There will be a caller to teach the moves and tell you when each is to be done.

Victoria Lawton Guitar

Victoria Lawton

Victoria is a local singer/songwriter who you might have had a chance to hear at Martino’s or the Vintage Cafe.  She writes beautiful songs as well as performing covers of other musicians.

Ben Rice and PDX Hustle

Ben Rice and the PDX Hustle

Ben Rice might be described as quiet and unassuming – until he picks up a guitar. That stealthy quality has earned him the moniker “blues ninja,” evidenced in his vocal chops and songcraft as well as his guitar playing. While Ben started in traditional blues, over the years he’s built upon that foundation with soul, R&B, folk and country to fashion a welcoming front porch where everybody wants to hang out into the wee hours. Ben’s music brings audiences to their feet.

Food & Fun!

Taco-Tacos Libertad
Taco-Tacos Libertad

Tacos Libertad

Tacos Libertad believes that connection is everything – to Source, Self and Each Other. Food is our passion and our way to bring people together in community. Our food was born of love, and we strive to always bring that love to those we serve. Understanding our connection to, and interconnection with Mother Earth, all our food is organic, sourced locally if at all possible, and even grown in our own garden. Everything is homemade, including our tortillas. Knowing how essential community is for all of us to thrive, we always lean into and build our connections, honoring every person for the unique gift they are. Libertad means Freedom, and we stand in the knowing that freedom is unconditional. Spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and financial freedom.

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Suzanne Willow talks to a group of students visiting The Crest

The Crest is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

The Crest nonprofit organization relies on donations to support youth programs and give community groups the chance to experience the wonders of nature to learn about and feel a connection to the natural world. Please consider contributing to this natural legacy by making a tax-deductible donation.