Chandler Acoustic Stage

Did you know that Chandler was the original name for the town of Spooner, that it was located north of present day Spooner near the junction of Hwy 53 & 63, and that it was moved to its present location to follow the railroad?  It is also the name of the new acoustic stage at the Spooner Heritage Festival.  Presented by bank of the West and Lampert’s Yards, the Chandler Stage will have free music, storytelling, contests, and other entertainment from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, September 16th. Located under the eves of the historical railroad depot in the Spooner rail yards, this acoustic stage provides an intimate environment for entertainers and audience alike. Here is a tentative schedule:

10:00 AM Yodeling Workshop with Cathy Mosher of The Buffalo Gals

11:00 AM Pie Baking Contest Tasting & Judging

12:00 PM Jim The Magician

1:00 PM Bubble Gum Blowing Contest

1:30 PM Historical Costume Contest

2:00 PM T.R.A.I.L.S. Youth Dance Troupe

3:00 PM David Drake

4:00 PM Jim The Magician

Magic is a unifying force. Some people want to "believe in it" and others want to "figure it out". It seems however, that all enjoy the excitement and surprise that Jim The Magician brings.

Wisconsin troubadour David HB Drake has spent over twenty years presenting concerts at fine arts centers, festivals, schools, community centers and concert stages throughout the Midwest.  Deep heartland roots and the waters of the Great Lakes flow throughout David's music in a panorama of history and discovery.  Performing on guitar, concertina, dulcimer, banjo, and Native experience.  David has performed on tall ships on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Great Lakes and is the resident musician for the Wisconsin flagship,  the Lake schooner "Denis Sullivan". David can be heard on the "Higher Ground" and "Simply Folk" programs on Wisconsin Public Radio and seen live at historic sites like Old World Wisconsin and Milwaukee's Pier Wisconsin.

Also, look for these other activities in the Chandler Stage neighborhood:

J&L Ranch Miniature Stage Coach Rides.  From 10:00 AM till 3:00 PM on Saturday Jerry Jackson was be giving rides in his miniature stage coach pulled by a miniature team of horses.  $2.00/rider (children only).  The rides departed from the south end of the RR Museum parking lot.  Tickets were purchased at the information booth.

Hunter's Safety & The Indianhead Rifle & Pistol Club. What was different about hunting back in "the good old days?"  What was not different - you still had to hunt safely.

Railroad Memories Museum. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Guided and unguided tours. $4 adults; 50 cents ages 6-12; free ages 6 & under. Admission prizes, puzzles & other activities
7th annual Brat Feed Fundraiser starting at 10 AM. Purchase adult tour ticket and brat, get soda pop free. One of Spooner's best loved landmarks.

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