Nine children of the Black family of Markdale will entertain here on Oct. 16 at 7pm at Melville United Church.
The children will sing and play old favourites on piano and fiddle.
With the oldest son at university, the education for the remaining nine children includes home schooling, music education and lessons from an area music teacher.
The children practice on an array of instruments.
Admission at the door is $10 for adults, $5 for teens, and children are free.
Families are invited to come early and enjoy other features of the festival. Food is available, there are vendor tables to browse, and a children’s area.
Kids concert
Brian, of Music with Brian, a new singer for kids, will play at Melville United Church at 11am on Oct. 17.
Brian sings, dances, and plays a variety of instruments including saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, and flute to entertain children from ages 2 to 10.
He has performed at libraries, schools, and at Chapters Indigo stores across eastern Canada.
Tickets at the door are $2 per person. For more information call 519-843-5863 or the church office 519-843-1781.