Keweenaw Kernewek Copper Country Cornish Cousins



The 14th Gathering of Cornish Cousins

Overall Schedule of events
(Subject to change)

Wednesday, July 25—Calumet

Events kick off at 5 p.m. with the
Parade of Banners/replication of Helston Flora Dance

Since the Middle Ages, Helston has celebrated Flora (Furry)Day on May 8.  The town is decorated with bluebells and local greenery.


he festival draws thousands of people.There are three parades, each led by the Helston Town Band.  The first begins at 7 a.m. Men wear shirts and ties; ladies wear summer dresses.

 

The Children's Parade         The Main Dance is formal

  

Three Cornish couples will instruct Gathering participants in the steps of the Flora Dance.  The Parade will end back at Registration at the Calumet Schools. There the Taste of the Keweenaw takes place in the School Lunchrooms, introducing all to the fare of local restaurants.

White Water's performance will complete Wednesday events.

 

Thursday, July 26 — Calumet

9:00             General Session in the New Gymnasium
          Russell Magnaghi:  The Cornish in Michigan

10:00 to 11:30              Breakout sessions—School 
1:30 to 3:00                  Breakout sessions—School 
4:30                             Twinning
5:30                             Tea
                                     Calumet Theatre Ballroom
                                     Keweenaw Heritage Center
 7:30                             Holman-Climax Choir Concert
                                    Calumet Theatre

 

Friday, July 27 — Calumet


9:00               General Session in the New Gymnasium
      Brian and Joan Wake:  Central Mine and M. E. Church

10:00 to 11:30              Breakout sessions—School
 1:30 to 3:00                  Breakout sessions—School
 6:00                             Social hour—Calumet Colosseum
                                    Banquet followed by Entertainment
                                    featuring Harry Safari Glasson

 

 

Saturday,  July 28 —Central Mine

1:00                 Events Begin
                        Grand Calithumpian
                        Games and Tours

Demonstrations, Christmas

4:30                 Church Service
 6:00                 Pasty picnic
 7:30                 Bardic Assembly
 8:15                 Crowdy Crawn (Jim Wearne songs)

Sunday, July 29

 

9:00                 First Church Service
 11:00               Second Service

Tea Treat begins at 10:00