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By Ralph E. Cook on May 18, 2021
1.) June 19th, 2021; a curious guild of unruly souls will gather to build connection and interdependence in Hewitt, MN. 2.) Campfire – set your intention for the month, saying goodbye to what no longer serves you. 3.) Potluck – bring a dish or beverage to share. 4.) Barter- trade and promote your creations and […]
Posted in Curious Guild - New Moon Gatherings | Tagged Barter Fest, Curious Guild |
By Ralph E. Cook on January 29, 2014
*The mission of Barter Fest is to foster self reliance and grow community interdependence on a regional scale. Inspired by the founding mothers & fathers of rural Minnesota who built thriving communities with access to little or no paper currency, this event presents an opportunity to celebrate life’s bounty and a chance to share, trade […]
Posted in Barter Fest | Tagged Abandoned Scout Camp, Barter Fest, Hewitt Minnesota |
By Ralph E. Cook on September 14, 2013
Dear Friends, Here we are again at the Autumn Equinox, one of two days per year when the hours of light and dark are equal, OH and the TIME FOR another BARTER FEST! Can’t think of a better way for us to get together to share and celebrate the fruits of our labor. Why go […]
Posted in Barter Fest | Tagged Abandoned Scout Camp, Barter Fest, Barter Fest 2013, Hewitt, Hewitt Barter Fest, MN |
By Ralph E. Cook on September 22, 2012
Dearest Campers, Barter Fest 2012 has arrived! Set on the Autumn Equinox, this year promises to be remembered. Once again the weather is cool so don’t forget to dress warm. In Minnesota, it’s never to early to break out the long underwear! Always sexier to undress than dress! So, get here and lets celebrate this […]
Posted in Barter Fest, Camping, Music | Tagged Abandoned, Autumn Equinox, Barter Fest, Scout Camp |
By Ralph E. Cook on August 22, 2012
Dearest campers, This year’s Barter Festival is quickly approaching! Â Once again we will kick off the event Friday night at 6:45pm in the park across from A.S.C. with the 10 billion beats drumming: http://www.10billionbeats.com/intro.html http://10billionbeats.spruz.com/pt/10-Billion-Beats-Hewitt-Mn-8.16.2012/events.htm?a=& Come early Friday night, find the choicest camping spot and participate in a world wide peace drumming! How the heck […]
Posted in Barter Fest, Barter Fest Map | Tagged 10 Billion Beats, Abandoned Scout Camp, Al DeSautel, Alien Brain and the Jugular Vein, Barter Fest, Caitlin Robertson, DJ Guy Jean, dorothy fix, Dorthy Fix, Duluth Spin Collective, Hewitt Barter Fest 2012, JNAUTS, Karen Townsend, Leon Boots, Michael Mitchell, Pickers & Grinners, Scott Wegner, Sob Sisters, The Brothers Burn Mountain, The Push, Wooded Hearts |
By Ralph E. Cook on June 11, 2012
Dear Campers, Yeah, it’s been awhile! Hope you are taking advantage of the wonderful Summer so far. This evening we finished planting the garden here at the Abandoned Scout Camp. This ends the 3+ month process of starting seedlings in doors and in the cold frame and then finally transplanting outside. It appears that this […]
Posted in Barter Fest, Gardening, Music, Recording | Tagged Abandoned Scout Camp, Barter Fest, Juggernauts, Leon Boots |
By Ralph E. Cook on September 23, 2011
Dear Everyone, We would like to extend a MASSIVE THANK YOU to all who attended, performed, and bartered at this year’s Barter Fest. The feelings of mutual respect, friendship and caring for one another was indescribable. Thank you to the organizers and participants of the 10 Billion beats global intention drumming…your/our intentions still radiate out […]
Posted in Barter Fest, Dorthy Fix | Tagged 5 Wings Arts Council, Abandoned Scout Camp, Barter Fest, City of Hewitt, dorothy fix, Dorthy Fix, Hewitt Lions Club, Sound Central, Step, TEconcertservices.com |
By Ralph E. Cook on September 14, 2011
Kick off Barter Fest with us and 10 billion beats this friday night at 7pm! Pale Blue Dot – Animation from Ehdubya on Vimeo. http://www.10billionbeats.com
Posted in Barter Fest | Tagged 10 Billion Beats, Abanodned Scout Camp, Barter Fest |
By Ralph E. Cook on September 10, 2011
Here is the line up for this year’s Barter Fest: 12:00-12:30 Dorthy Fix 12:40-1:10 Scott Wegner 1:20-1:50 Buffalo Skin 1:55-2:00 Michael Mitchel 2:10-2:55 Pickers & Grinners 3:05-3:50 Juggernauts 4:00-4:45 Wooded Hearts 4:50-5:35 Brenda Weiler 5:45-6:15 Colleen Myhre 6:15-7:00 The Brothers Burn Mountain 7:00-7:45 Skytree 7:55-8:40 Amanda Standalone 8:50-9:35 Party Store Minnows 9:45-10:30 Leon Boots 10:30-11:15 […]
Posted in Barter Fest, Music | Tagged Abandoned Scout Camp, Amanda Standalone, Barter Fest, Brenda Weiler, Buffalo Skin, Colleen Myhre, DJ Nola, dorothy fix, Dorthy Fix, Guy Jean, Juggernauts, Leon Boots, Michael Mitchel, Party Store Minnows, Pickers & Grinners, Scott Wegner, Skytree, The Brothers Burn Mountain, The Push, Wooded Hearts |
By Ralph E. Cook on August 30, 2011
Posted in Barter Fest | Tagged 10 Billion Beats, Abandoned Scout Camp, Amanda Standalone, Barter Fest, Branditos, Brenda Weiler, Buffalo Skin, Colleen Myhre, DJ Nola, dorothy fix, Dorthy Fix, Five Wings Arts Council, Guy Jean, Hewitt Minnesota, Juggernauts, Legacy Amendment, Leon Boots, Michael Mitchel, Party Store Minnows, Pickers & Grinners, Scott Wegner, Skytree, Step, The Brothers Burn Mountain, The Push, Wooden Hearts |
By Ralph E. Cook on August 21, 2011
Check out Squib at Last year’s event: Check out Dorthy Fix performing at last year’s event: Check out Leon Boots performing last year:
Posted in Barter Fest, Dorthy Fix, Music, Music Archive | Tagged Abandoned Scout Camp, Barter Fest, dorothy fix, Dorthy Fix, Leon Boots, Squib |
By Ralph E. Cook on July 20, 2011
Dear Campers, Dorthy Fix will perform at this year’s Lamar Music Festival August 6th, 2011!  You can check out the festival line up here. Also, preparations for this year’s Barter Fest September 17th, 2011 have begun. Those interested in helping out this year please contact camp administrator Ralph E. Cook for guidance. All our […]
Posted in Dorthy Fix, Music | Tagged Abandoned Scout Camp, Barter Fest, dorothy fix, Dorthy Fix, Lamar Music Festival |
By Ralph E. Cook on October 17, 2010
JUNE PANIC’S WIFE BRANDITOS BUFFALO SKIN
Posted in Barter Fest, Music | Tagged Barter Fest, Branditos, Buffalo Skin, June Panic's Wife |
By Ralph E. Cook on September 20, 2010
Dear Campers, Thank you to everyone who helped with, performed, bartered, documented, drummed, attended and prayed for Barter Fest. The event couldn’t have gone any smoother. The positive energy still radiates from the front steps of the hall. Check out these stills that Shane Lattie has shared from the event: http://imgur.com/a/1VYGn/1 While we never considered […]
Posted in Barter Fest, Dorthy Fix | Tagged Barter Fest, dorothy fix, Dorthy Fix |
