The morning bluegrass session was unscheduled, according to Charlie Monday, of Charlie Monday Bands and Sound Rental in Knoxville. Mark and Sherry Finchum, both of whom lay claim to Cherokee ancestry, held the popular Cherokee living history demonstration. The Finchums both teach school in Jefferson County and travel to various schools and historic campsites demonstrating how the Cherokee Indians lived and dressed in the 17th century. Maryville author Gladys Trentham Russell wasn't scheduled to be at the festival until 1 p. m., but she came early to see old friends. Bonny Kate Suggs and Karen Kenst, also of Maryville, have been demonstrating the ancient technique of basketry since the first Townsend Spring Festival.
Some materials used for basket weaving are reed, rattan and sea grass.
Locally, wild grapevines and honeysuckle work well. Bread dough wreaths and other items that could be easily made from homemade dough consisting of flour, salt and water drew the interest of a lot of the young kids at the Dough Creations demonstration. Gina Payne of Lenior City learned how to fashion a small turtle from plain bread dough. There were also pottery making, heirloom spinning, and chair caning demonstrations, and many arts and crafts were available for purchase at booths set up along the bike trail. Beans and cornbread, along with so-called kettle corn and other refreshments are offered.