ATTENDING THE HIAWATHA TRADITIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL WITH A SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILY MEMBER

Thanks to a grant from the Hirvonen Foundation, the Hiawatha Traditional Music Festival was able to create a special area devoted to providing gentle, calming activities and experiences for those who "think differently."  The term neurodivergent refers to people who experience their senses in a different way than most, and who may require a safe place for calming, centering, regrouping, and just getting away from the ruckus of the big wide world for a while. This special area has been deemed "The Turtle Tent".

The Turtle Tent is located on the old ball field at Tourist Park near camping Area D.  It has been created specifically to welcome families with a neurodivergent family member to attend the Festival. The Turtle Tent features unamplified music and movement experiences, a variety of individual activity bins, quiet areas, fidget fun, books, and more!  Of course, two giant stuffie turtle mascots will welcome all to this special tent!