The eagerly anticipated third Elkland International Puppet Festival will be held on Sept. 13 at the Todd Mercantile in beautiful downtown Todd. Shows will take place from 1:00 n 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 n 9:00 p.m.

Admission for the day is $5 for anyone over 12; for those 12 and under, admission is 1 pretty button.

The afternoon shows include The Gnome Story, a one-man production by Robin Stevens of Asheville (formerly of Birmingham, England), Jason’s Dream, an Elkland Art Center show about recycling, and The Big Dipper, a celebration of one of humankind’s favorite constellations, produced and performed by Red Herring Puppets of Asheville.

In the evening, the festival continues with a collection of cabaret-style shows for the more mature children among us. The evening schedule is not final, but will also feature an