It is time to begin planning Septemberfest 2010! The date for this year’s event is Saturday, September 11, from 10am to 4pm. This will be the 14th annual Septemberfest on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion. This annual event is designed to provide free entertainment and education to families on our state’s history, heritage, resources and traditions. It is a great way for your museum to reach the citizens of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma museums are invited to submit an educational activity proposal for Septemberfest 2010. The goal of the Education Venue at Septemberfest is to provide a wide variety of hands-on educational activities for children of all ages. In the Education Venue last year there were approximately 19 hands-on interactive activities for children and their families. Each institution is responsible for setting up their area; tables will be set up the day before. Due to budget cuts, expense reimbursements will not be issued this year.

Other venues planned for Septemberfest include Agriculture, Arts, Cultural, Health and Safety, Entertainment, Sports and more. In addition to the venues, there will be committees formed to handle food, logistics, press, security, procurement, and volunteers. There is no admission fee to Septemberfest and all activities are free.

If you are interested in participating, please e-mail Sherri Vance, svance29@cox.net, or Brenda Granger, bgranger@okmuseums.org, fax 405.427.5068 or mail the following information to the Oklahoma Museums Association office by August 6.

• Name of Activity/Venue
• Organization
• Contact Person
• Contact Phone/Fax/Email
• Brief Description of activity
• Names of staff/volunteers participating from organization
• Number of additional volunteers needed
• Number of tables/chairs needed
• Access to water or electricity? If yes, please specify which one.

If you do not want to participate in Septemberfest, but would like for OMA to distribute your museum brochures at the event, mail 50 brochures to the OMA office by August 18. Please contact OMA if you have any questions