# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Old Time & Gee's Bend 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: At Old Time & Gee’s Bend, painting, ceramics, and blacksmithing students pursue their work in an encouraging atmosphere while music students fully immerse themselves in Old-Time workshops, their days and nights filled with instruction from master musicians and community jam sessions. Mary Ann Pettway and China Pettway will simultaneously host their famous quilting retreat. This year, we’re excited to have Sami Braman returning to teach a new Fiddle III workshop, as well as Kay Justice returning for Guitar and Harmony Singing. We are also excited for the return of painting workshops with Howard Rains and to introduce Brian Cooley to the AFS community with his introductory ceramics workshop.

Afternoon mini-classes give all participants a chance to take part in learning something totally new. Guests are also welcome to spend their free time exploring the beautiful nature that surrounds Camp McDowell. At night, attendees are invited to a concert led by our instructors. Lodging for this event will be in Bethany Village. Participants have the option to stay in a Parsley Commons lodge room or a dorm-style cabin. All lodging options include refreshments on opening night and nine meals throughout the weekend starting with Thursday supper and ending with Sunday lunch.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nauvoo/old-time-and-gees-bend/200028530582327
- **Event Categories**: music, workshops, entertainment, art, fine-arts, concerts, drawing-painting
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 113

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nauvoo
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Camp McDowell
- **lat**: 34.014802512776
- **long**: -87.362464188605
- **full address**: Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Old Time & Gee's Bend  being held?
  - **A:** Old Time & Gee's Bend  takes place on Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 12 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 pm at Camp McDowell, Nauvoo, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Old Time & Gee's Bend ?
  - **A:** Old Time & Gee's Bend  is organized by Alabama Folk School.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Old Time & Gee's Bend  is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nauvoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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