how to win a new banjo!
I am trying to come up with a way to get some blog readers some banjos for Banjo Equinox: the Spring Banjo Class we'll be doing here online. A lot of folks commented and said it would be be fun to learn, but they can't afford a new banjo. I decided to give one away on the blog here: but I also can not afford a new banjo. So I have an idea. How about everyone who wants a chance to win a new banjo, puts in a small donation to the farm marked "Banjo Equinox" We'll make it something everyone can afford, and then I'll use the donations from the entrants to buy and deliver the new banjo to the random winner (I'll use a number generator to be as fair as possible). I think we can get enough entrants to get a humble beginner clawhammer banjo package: the Bean Blossom Hobo for the winner. If we don't, I'll find a way to scratch up the difference. Now, if there is donations over the the amount for the banjo package (around $279 at Banjohut.com, which comes with a set up banjo, case, tuner, book, strap, and picks) then the rest will remain in the farm donation pot. That money will be used to build a turkey pen off the back of the red barn this summer.
This way a reader gets a brand new banjo for the class delivered to their door for a few dollars, and everyone who doesn't win gets a chance to help the farm and keep this place running into spring. I won't set any dollar amount for the entry to win the banjo. If you want to donate a dollar, then donate a dollar. If you want to donate five dollars, donate five dollars. If you want to donate 25 cents, then donate 25 cents. I'll start off by putting $25 into the pot as the host. Winner will be announced March 15th! So if you want in on a chance to win a fine banjo, enter tonight!
posted by Jenna at 6:14 PM
58 Comments:
Done!
A great idea, Jenna. I just donated. Hope to win, but if not, I'm gonna squeeze the price of a banjo out of our coffee can.
Good idea. I just donated! How fun!
I love this idea. (I am a lurker, usually, but wanted you to know how inspiring I find your blog. We are on a homesteading journey, ourselves, and your blog gives me inspiration and perspective.)
Hope to win, if not, happy to have helped.
Excellent! Count me and my donation in, and thanks for the chance to win and help support the farm :)
Great idea! I'd love to win but I'm glad to have the opportunity to support CAF as thanks for all the enjoyment I have reading your blog. My fingers are crossed!
Great idea! I'd love to win but, if not, am glad to support CAF as thanks for all of the enjoyment I get out of reading your blog. My fingers are crossed!
Sorry for the two responses. Technical problems.
Done! I love banjo music! BTW, if I win my address is different than on the papal info. Just in case, you know. :)
Great idea! I just donated. I have been thinking about how much I would like to learn an instrument lately. Perhaps down the road you could do this with a fiddle?
Just donated a bit. Good luck to everyone! How fun.
Just donated a little bit. Wish it could be more, just found out my job is being "reorganized" in 2 weeks. SO a banjo would sure help twang away the blues. :)
Either way I'm gonna find me a banjo and learn to play along with the rest.
Count me in!
Just donated a little and got my fingers crossed.
Did it!
I just entered for my 13 year old son who has desperately wanted to play banjo for 9 years.. It would be remarkable if he won and got to take online lessons/classes with CAF players..
To everyone who enters..
"Good Luck"
but all my wishes to my son Eli
Melanie
An option for those that don't win: handbuilt banjos from common items: ham-cans, cake pans, pots, cardboard. They are actually _very_ traditional, as many folks even couldn't afford a craftsmen version. They can be made from just about any can, however, the old style ham cans are supposed to be the best. If you do build one, watch out how its scaled--different plans use various (non-banjo) scales.
Here's some museum pieces for inspiration: http://www.museumofappalachia.org/veWebsite/exhibit1/e10064a.htm
View the full exhibit here: http://www.museumofappalachia.org/veWebsite/exhibit1/vexid1.htm
Hi there! just a thought....you might want to wait a little before you shear the sheep. March might be too early in upstate NY. In New Jersey, we target April...
The flock might be too cold in March if they dont have the coats. Just a thought : ). Happy Srping!!!
Thank you all! We're about 100.00 short of affording the banjo, so if you are still considering entering - not a lot of folks did so you're chances are good!
I'm in!!!
I'm in too!
Just made a donation in honor of my husband, who's always wanted to learn the banjo and is having a birthday in a few weeks!
How exciting! I donated for I have always wanted to learn how to play the banjo. Their sound is so comforting to me.
Just donated and crossing all my fingers and toes. What an absolutely fantastic idea! I've been having a lot of fun with my strumstick, but the being able to play a banjo has always been my dream. Best of luck to everyone!!
I'm in! How fun is this! Great idea, Jenna.
Diana
Me, too! Long time reader, first time contributor ;-)
Just donated. I am excited!!!
Hey, Jenna, how close are you to being able to pick? The suspense is killing me!
Just donated, my fingers are crossed. Thanks for sharing such an amazing journey with us, I live in Northern CA, and have never lived in snow, so I love seeing the change of seasons on here! You're one amazing woman!!
Happy to donate to a good cause, and a banjo would be nice too!
I can't afford much as my husband just lost his job and we found out we're being sued...but I'd love to win!
Count me in! What a great way to make banjo pickin' dreams come true!
I'm in!
Donated to the fund.. fingers and toes crossed :)
Great idea
I donated.
Done!
I'm in there. Even if I don't win the banjo, I can't wait for the classes. Here's hoping!!!
Oh man, do we really have to wait until March 15th to find out who won? I've only been waiting since last night and the suspense is already killing me! Good luck everyone =)
Super idea !!! Just donated.
Never played an instrument,can't read music but am sure going to give the Banjo a whirl -your banjo blog & video tweaked my interest
Enjoy all your blogs
From your Northern (Canuk) Neighbour
After watching Mumford & Sons with the Avett Brothers and Bob Dylan at the Grammys...I've been wanting to follow through on a long-time dream of learning to play fiddle or banjo. Here goes!
I love the banjo AND your farm. Yay. A win-win. :)
I donated. I would like to be considered for the drawing as well. I realize that I didn't donate a lot, but we running low on funds around here lately. Maybe the sound of a banjo would lighten the mood up around here.
just added a little somethin' to the pot. count me in, lady!
Awesome. i just donated :D
I donated on the 22nd but keep forgetting to comment! :) What an awesome idea....I had a banjo on my Christmas list but Santa didn't oblige, so this would be perfect!
I've donated toward the banjo.
thanks for the opportunity! from one small farm to another...
Best of luck everyone. I hope to win the banjo or at least have a turkey named after me!
I'm in!! (no worries that I'm from above the 49th.. I can pick it up either in person or at my American mailbox. ;)
*warming up my picking fingers now..*
hot dog!! Its exciting just thinking of possibly winning... I hear my neighbor picking on the porch most summer evenings and it is a calming sound...
Donation done! Great impetus to donate to CAF! I'm excited to see who wins and to support the farm. I wrote "Banjo Equinox" in the note. I hope that was correct.
So excited! Hope I win. . .
Fun contest! Just donated...thanks for the opportunity to win!
Oops...I forgot to put Banjo Equinox anywhere, though.
Thanks for the chance! good luck to everyone!
I'm in Jenna.. just donated.
Just donated - thanks for the chance to win!
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