Can Educate Ronald J. Hustedde Assistant Extension Professor Sociology Department College of Agriculture University of Kentucky-Lexington Many Extension educators may be overlooking community festivals as an adult education tool.
Festivals are often party- like events emphasizing food and fanfare.
As a result, some critics view them as an inappropriate setting for carrying out Extension's educational mission. Festivals, however, can be great educational settings. First, they're likely to attract people who might not take part in a seminar or workshop. Festivals are more inclusive of all groups in a community. They may also be the most effective setting in which to teach certain ideas.