2014 Attendance FAQ Sheet
# of Visitors
- 6,000+ visitors toured the Manor House, Outbuildings & Studios*
- 18,000+ visitors shopped at the Farmers’ Market
- 2,200+ K-4 students experienced one of four School Program options*
- 3,500+ garden enthusiasts attended our 2-day Herb & Garden Fair
- 200+ guests attended 6 lectures
- 100+ guests celebrated during our exclusive 4-hour Kentucky Derby Party*
- 1,500+ antique car buffs came out to our 1-day Classy-Chassis Car Show
- 10,000+ people dared to participate in our 6-evening Halloween Festival*
- 1,000+ holiday shoppers browsed our 1-day Christmas Open House + Arts & Crafts Show
- 1,500+ music fans attended our 7-evening Grooves in the Grove concert series
*Visitors who paid a fee
# of Volunteers
Daily, Weekly, Monthly Volunteers
- 40+ cared for over 90 farm animals in the Animal Sanctuary
- 5+ weekly set-up the Farmers’ Market, assisting 40+ farmers and artisans vendors
- 10+ acted as docents & heritage arts crafters, offering extensive knowledge of 19th century Foy household history & tradition
Festival Volunteers
- 15+ Herb & Garden Fair
- 10+ Kentucky Derby Party
- 15+ Classy-Chassis Car Show
- 190+ Halloween Festival, including Topsail High Students, Parents & Teachers
- 15+ Christmas Open House + Arts & Crafts Show
- 10+ Grooves in the Grove concert series
# of Events Hosted
- 40 Weddings (averaging 200+ guests per wedding)
- 18 Studio & Heritage Art Classes
- 12 Summer Camp Sessions
- 6 Lectures (Free)
- 6 Festivals (included above; 1 of 6 Visitor Fee; 4 of 6 Vendor Fee; 1 of 6 Sponsored)
- 5 Corporate & Non-profit events (averaging 350+ guests; 4 of 5 rental fee)
- 8 Birthday Parties
- 4 Weekly Artisan Groups (Woodcarvers, Quilters & Painters)
- 3 Over-Night Groups
- 2 Volunteer Celebrations
- 2 5K Run/Walks (Registration Fee)
- 1 Weekly Farmers’ Market, April-November (Vendor Fee)