The Mammoth Cave Basket Makers

Prize Winner

Dr. Middleton presents Paul Rich the Grand Prize for his Double Pie Basket (from the 2006 contest).

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Goals of the Mammoth Cave Basket Makers Guild

Establish a museum and archives of basket making in the Mammoth Cave area
Teach the traditional skills through workshops
Demonstrate the art of basket making for the public
Encourage research of the area's basket making traditions
Provide much needed raw materials to basket makers
Assist basket makers in developing markets and marketing skills
Serve as a local, regional and national resource for basket makers, historians and preservationists

White Oak Basket Contest 2024
Saturday July 6, 2024

Floral Hall Building
Hart County Fairgrounds near Rowletts, KY on 31W
between Horse Cave and Munfordville

Grand Prize/Best of Show $200.00
1st Prize - $100.00 (all classes except antique)
2nd Prize - $50.00 (all classes except antique)
3rd Prize - $25.00 (all classes except antique)

Registration begins at 10:00 A.M
Entries must be registered prior to 11:00 A.M
Judging begins at 11:00 A.M.
Awards will be presented after judging around 1:00 P.M.

Sponsored by Family Medical Center of Munfordville

The Mammoth Cave Basket Makers Guild has periodic meetings at the Family Medical Center in Mundfordville, Ky.

The FMC is the sponsor of the annual Hart County White Oak Basket Contest and has a wonderful collection of Mammoth Cave Baskets. You are welcome to stop by and take a look.

Family Medical Center