Big “G” Gives Back
Big "G" Jam 2024: Supporting Hannibal Backpack Program
We are thrilled to announce that this year's Big "G" Jam will benefit the Hannibal Backpack Program! Our community comes together not just for music and fun but also to support a vital cause. Join us in making a difference by participating in our school supplies drive, where we'll be collecting pencil boxes, folders, and oversized t-shirts for art classes. Additionally, we'll be hosting a 50/50 raffle, with all proceeds going to benefit Hannibal District students and the program.
Kids Corner with Jaesic
We're super excited to introduce the Kids Corner with Jaesic at this year's Big "G" Jam! Scheduled for August 16th & 17th, this year's event is packed with fun activities for the little ones:
Musical Chairs: Round and round, the party flows. When the music stops, where will you go? The chairs are vanishing, sit down fast. You’ll win a prize if you’re out the last!
Wiggles and Giggles: Sing, dance, shout, and roll on the floor. There’ll be wiggling, and giggling, and joy galore!
Guided Movement Meditation: Do you ever have feelings, and you don’t know what to do? Moving our bodies can help us feel better, so come take a movement break with Jaesic and find new ways to help those feelings, big and small!
Remember, kids 12 & under get in FREE, and kids 13-17 are half price!
Community Art Partnership with Muck Duck Studio
We’re overjoyed to announce our new Community Art partnership with Muck Duck Studio of Rochester, NY! Dive into your creativity with various interactive arts experiences:
Community Mural: Contribute to a large, collaborative mural that will be a lasting memory of the festival.
Interactive Art Installation: Engage with immersive art installations that stimulate the senses and encourage participation.
Live Art Performance: Watch artists create in real-time, inspired by the festival’s vibrant atmosphere and live music.
We’re still adding family and community-focused activities to this year’s events! If you’d like to get involved, reach out to Gabriella Gauger at gaugergabriella@gmail.com.
Vendor Opportunities Available!
We’re still accepting vendors for both festivals. If you’re interested, please reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Colleen Bielemeier, at heydudebooking@gmail.com to snag an application. The deadline to get in for Big “G” as a vendor is August 9th, so jump on it!
Gratitude
A huge thank you to everyone who has already made the trek out to beautiful Hannibal, NY to attend this year’s Hoedown, Cultivate, or various other events and parties we’ve hosted so far in 2024! We hope to see you again at the Big "G" Jam and The Fall Down later this summer, hopefully alongside some new and shining faces!
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To learn more about how my dad and I started organizing music festival’s at our family hunting lodge, check out our last blog post: More Than Just Music
Thanks for reading,
Gabi Gauger
Daughter of Hey Dude
Granddaughter of Big "G"
Director of the Gauger Estate