BoddaH1994 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 FACT SHEET 40th Annual Appalachian Festival May 8-9-10 at Coney Island What: 40th Appalachian Festival--one of the area’s most popular springtime events offering three days of down-home fun Where: Historic Coney Island along the banks of the Ohio River When: Friday, May 8-Sunday May 10 (Mother’s Day weekend) Hours: Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Who: Presented by The Appalachian Community Development Association to help raise awareness of Appalachian culture, important in this region. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund The Appalachian Festival with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Why: More than 300,000 Greater Cincinnatians claim Appalachian roots. The Appalachian Community Development Association grants, helped by the festival, are distributed to area schools, community centers and artists throughout the Greater Cincinnati area for projects that enhance the lives of Appalachians and promote pride in the Appalachian culture. Elements: Non-stop old timey music, hand-made crafts, down-home food, dance, storytelling, Living History pioneer village. Headliners: NewFound Road, one of today’s most popular bluegrass bands Admission: General Admission: $8 Senior Citizens (55+): $4 Children Under 4-11: $2 Children Under 3 FREE Parking: $6 Phone: (513) 251-3378 Website: www.appalachianfestival.org Admission is normally $8, however KICentral members can get in for half price on Friday, May 8th at a reduced rate of only $4 simply by presenting this coupon. What a great way to spend the day before Ride Warriors Weekend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 And please note that Coney`s classic rides are NOT in operation that day. In the past, this is the weekend that Coney`s rides have opened for the year. I`m not sure if they will be open this year or not, but admission to the rides has not been included in the cost of admission to the festival in past years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Topic bump. Coney`s Classic Rides WILL operate for the Appalachian Festival. Please note, however, that admission to the rides has in the past NOT been included with admission to the Appalachian festival. The rides will be open from 12pm-8pm on Saturday, May 9th, and 12pm-6pm on Sunday, May 10th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Not trying to be rude or anything, but would most the people on KIC rather go to this or Ride Warriors Coaster Weekend? Well I guess you could go on the 8th. but on the 9th./10th. Most of the members will be at KI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I realize that this is the same weekend as Ride Warriors Coaster Weekend. However, not everyone on here is a die hard coaster enthusiast. Additionally, some people that are interested in the Appalachian Festival and/or Coney and not necessarily Kings Island may read this as well. Just because you are not interested in this subject, doesn`t mean others might not be. And keep in mind that the rides are NOT open on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Can you get on the rides for free if you have your 2009 season pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I am not certain, but I believe that Coney season passes are not valid for the Appalachian festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Thread bump. For those looking for something to do on Friday, you can get a KIC discount. However, note that Coney`s rides will NOT be open on Friday. They will, however, be open on Saturday 12-8 and on Sunday 12-6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I would love to go to the Appalachian Festival at Coney. Granted I love roller coasters, but for health reasons I can not ride them. As mention above, not everyone for what ever reason do not ride roller coasters or at least have other interest including thrill rides. I work at Kings Island during the day and can attend after I get off work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I know that this weekend is Ride Warrior Coaster Weekend. However, some of you may want to take a break from Kings Island during the middle of the day and head by Coney Island to partake in the Appalachian Festival. In addition to the half off discount on Friday, you can find buy one get one half off admission coupons. Visit area Kroger stores or the Weekly Shopping News to pick up the discount tickets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
live44 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I can't seem to get to the $4 discount coupon for today, Friday, May 8th @ the Appalachian Festival. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Maybe because that was for six years ago! Welcome to KIC! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Yep. This is an old topic. Also, for anyone headed down to Coney tomorrow or Sunday, please note that the new ride, TopSpin (which is not a Huss Top Spin for those curious), likely will not be quite ready for this weekend. I will be working all day down at Coney tomorrow, officially kicking off my 14th season there! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 And THIS year? Terp, who likes to ask questions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 The event was held this past weekend. As is usual, it was the first weekend the rides were open. It was actually a bit busier on Saturday this year compared to last year, although mother nature dampened the mood on Sunday. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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