MARDI GRAS THAWS WINTER COLD!
CALENDAR RELEASE Contact: Cheryl Eagleson February 15, 2011 513-665-4839 MARDI GRAS THAWS WINTER COLD! The 7th Annual Findlay Market Mardi Gras challenges the winter weather on Sunday, March 6, 2011. Our event is so hot that you will see ice thaw, the temperature rise and people dancing in the street! This event is Family-Friendly, FREE and open to the public! Market merchants will compete for best Mardi Gras decorations, costumes, food and spirit. The contest will be judged from 10:30am to 11:30am. First and second place Winners will be announced after the crowning of the Mardi Gras King and Queen. Shoppers will enjoy: • Decorations in the Market House • Free Mardi Gras Beads given away by the Friends of Findlay Market • 11:45 am crowning of Mardi Gras King and Queen/Merchant Contest • Noon Jazz Parade through the Market Square • Music in the Market performances with: 10:30am – 11:30am Lagniappe 12:30 – 1:30pm Robin Lacy and DeZydeco 1:45pm – 2:45pm Ricky Nye Inc. 3:00pm – 4:00pm The Medicine Men • Market Merchants will feature Cajun specialties. • Market Wines features a special winetasting fundraiser to benefit the Market • OTR Biergarten open in the Music tent Come hungry because you will be able to enjoy free samples of a traditional low country crawfish boil beginning at noon through 3:00pm. Josh Campbell, chef/owner of Mayberry’s and Matt Buschle, chef/owner of Virgil’s Cafe team up for the cooking of this special treat; seasoned and boiled crawfish with sides of potatoes and corn. Sponsors for this event include Market Wines, Christian Moerlein, and The Friends of Findlay Market. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! March 6, 2011 10:30 am – 4:00pm Findlay Market is located in Over-the-Rhine on Elder between Elm and Race Streets Visit our web site: www.findlaymarket.org