2013 Harvest Festival
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Vol. xx46 No.No. xxx16 Thursday,xxxday, xxxApril xx, 18, 20xx 2013 Homerun GOOD TIME HAD BY AT IMMOKALEES Casino Harvest 2013 Harvest Festival bringing by Jerri Lynn Merritt The 2013 Harvest Festival Queen and Junior Queen Pag- Saturday eant took the audience back to balloons the fun fi lled era of the 1950s. On Saturday, April 20, Lip- Audience members were treated man, in partnership with Pacifi c to an array of fun ‘50s music Tomato Growers, will host the throughout the evening, begin- 2013 Homerun Harvest to raise ning with the contestants’ open- back funds to purchase school supplies ing number to Rock Around The and backpacks for the children of Clock. Linda Ayer and Cristina Seminole Casino Immokalee will bring its 2nd Annual Balloons Immokalee. The free event includes Perez kept everything rocking Over Paradise Festival to the Semi- a charity softball tournament and along smoothly as the MC’s of the evening with DJ Bad Boy En- nole Tribe Youth Ranch on April children’s activities like face paint- 20-21, starting at 5:30 a.m. daily. ing, a bounce house, games and tertainment. After the opening was the This celebration of fl ight will fea- arts and crafts. Food and drink highly anticipated crowning of ture more than 50 custom hot air tents will provide refreshments. Little Mr. and Miss Tomato. The balloons and plenty of fun for the Come to 321 N. 1st St., Immoka- 2013. Little Mr. Tomato is Abra- whole family including tethered lee Saturday, April 20, 8 a.m. to 7 ham Romero and Little Miss To- balloon rides, live music, chil- p.m. mato is Saidee Rincon. A very Submitted photo/Jerri Lynn Merritt dren’s activities, gator wrestling, special guest, Miss Florida US In- The 2013 Harvest Queen and court, pictured from left: Kathy pony rides, carnival games, art About Lipman ternational Alayna Jones, came Romero, Jaqueline Villa, Harvest Festival Queen Maleighna showcase, food vendors, show Based in Immokalee, Fla., Lipman is home to Immokalee to partici- Cade and First Runner Up Carica Astrel. Maleighna won the and stunt kites, classic car show, the largest fi eld open tomato grower pate in the festivities and help most talented trophy with her classical and jazz number to “Car- demonstrations by agility dogs and in North America, providing de- with the crowning. men Fantasie” by German Classical Violinist David Garrett. more. Admission is free to the all- pendable year-round fresh produce The contestants’ fi rst compe- ages festival. The Seminole Tribe through an integrated network of tition was the ‘50s costume com- Youth Ranch is located at 1195 SR research & development, farming, petition. The six Junior Queen 29 in Immokalee. processing, and repacking. Farms contestants were fi rst to compete The colorful balloons will kick in Florida, South Carolina, Virginia, followed by the four queen con- off each morning with an illumi- Maryland, California and Mexico – nated light show to orchestral mu- totaling tens of thousands of acres – testants. The young ladies were allow Lipman to grow and ship fresh quite creative in their costumes sic. Festival-goers will be able to produce 365 days a year. - it was like a ‘50s fashion show walk among the balloons as they For more information, visit from poodle skirts, pink ladies, infl ate for a mass ascension into www.LipmanProduce.com. greasers, soda fountain girls and the sky. Specialty balloons include the elegance of the era as well. It “Ella Phant,” “Miss Daisy,” “Sugar was worth 30 percent of the con- Bear,” “Sunny Boy,” “Old McDon- See Page 2 for information about testant’s score. ald’s Farm,” “Spunky” (the fl ying how to contact the newspaper. After the costume competi- skunk) and “Planet Earth.” tion the reigning Junior Queen “Last year’s Balloons Over Para- newszap.com Azariah Howard entertained the dise Festival had over 18,000 attend- audience with her upbeat tap Free Speech Free Ads ees, and we’re thrilled to bring this routine to “Rockin’ at the House entertainment-packed weekend of Mickey”. Other guest perform- back to Southwest Florida,” said ers were The reigning Swamp Submitted photo/Jerri Lynn Merritt Jim Gibson, director of marketing Cabbage Festival Princess Cassi- The 2013 Harvest Festival Jr. Queen & Her Court, pictured at Seminole Casino Immokalee. dy Pascher and Swamp Cabbage from left: Cartaya Billie, Tania De Santiago, First Runner Up “There’s something for everyone, and Talent Winner Elizabeth Hamman, Jr. Queen Jaylen Car- See Harvest — Page 2roll, Josselyn Solorzano and Jennifer Villa. See Balloons — Page 2 DRIVE A NEW 2013 ESCAPE SE FOR ONLY $209 PER MONTH* 24 month lease with approved credit through Ford Credit. $3149 plus tax, title, & license due at signing. Includes first month payment, $0 security deposit, acquisition fee, & capitalized cost reduction. *Stock #13t178. 20 cent per mile over 10500 per year. Includes $750 RCL Bonus Cash. See dealer for details. More to choose from with similar savings. Image is for illustration purposes only. Offer ends 04/30/13. 2 Immokalee Bulletin April 18, 2013 the center of the X as possible. The closest cert • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – tethered balloon Balloons marker achieves the highest score. The fi rst • 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. – Eddie Money rides (weather permitting) place prize is $500, second place is $300 and in concert • Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Grayson Rogers Continued From Page 1 third place is $200. • 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. – balloon glow Band Children will join in on the fun with pony Sunday, April 21 • 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – DVS and for the fi rst time, we’re offering tethered rides, hay rides, storytelling, bounce houses At Seminole Tribe Youth Ranch *At Seminole Casino Immokalee balloon rides.” and a climbing wall. Food vendors will be • 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. – DJ Tommy • 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Gypsy Lane in con- Headlining this year’s festival on Satur- on hand with Amish donuts, kettle corn, Tunes day, April 20, is rocker Eddie Money who cert crepes, hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage. • 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. - balloon infl ations, • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. – motorcycle rally will perform his greatest hits including Attendees will also enjoy funnel cakes, cot- mass ascension • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – The Bucking- “Baby Hold On,” “Shakin’,” “Think I’m in ton candy and other treats. • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – cultural village hams in concert Love,” “Take Me Home Tonight,” “I Wanna The 2nd Annual Balloons Over Paradise • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – children’s activities, Go Back,” “Walk on Water,” and “Peace in Festival schedule is as follows: art showcase • 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. – The Grass Roots in Our Time.” On Sunday, April 21, solid gold Saturday, April 20 • 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – gator wres- concert pop-rockers The Buckinghams will per- At Seminole Tribe Youth Ranch tling • 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. – balloon glow form. Backing Dennis Tufano’s buoyant • 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. – DJ Tommy • 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Indigie Femme Parking is free at Seminole Casino lead vocals with prominent harmonies and Tunes Band Immokalee. Tethered balloon rides (weath- punchy soul-styled brass, the group’s “Kind • 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. – balloon infl ations, • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Hot Rod Show er permitting) are $15. Pets and coolers are of Drag” became a million-selling pop chart- mass ascension • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – pony rides, hay not permitted. topper. Other hits include “Don’t You Care,” • 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – cultural village rides For more information on the 2nd Annual “Hey Baby (They’re Playing Our Song),” • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – children’s activities, • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – agility dog shows, Balloons Over Paradise Festival, visit www. the pseudo-psychedelic “Susan,” and the art showcase show and stunt kites seminolecasinoevents.com. Cannonball Adderley jazz standard “Mercy, • 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – gator wres- Mercy, Mercy.” Following will be The Grass tling Roots belting out their major hits, most no- • 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Indigie Femme Runner up this year! She said, “My goal in life tably “Let’s Live for Today,” “Midnight Con- Band Harvest is to encourage young females to be the best fessions,” “Temptation Eyes,” and “Two Di- that they can be and to strive for success. • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – pony rides, hay Continued From Page 1 vided by Love.” rides This competition means more to me than a Event attendees will delight in seeing hot crown and sash. It’s me reaching out to the • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – agility dog shows, Festival First Runner up Ashley Curry. air balloons engage in games throughout show and stunt kites, British car show underdogs.” She is a Junior at Immokalee the weekend. In the hare and hound com- Everyone was thrilled with this year’s • 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – tethered balloon talent competition. The young ladies re- High School and the daughter of Olive Elie petition, one balloon takes off fi rst and is the rides (weather permitting) and Sonch Astrel. hare balloon. The other balloons are called ally shined as they performed their talents • Noon to 1:30 p.m.