About TILLYfest – Grassfed Americana
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023
TILLYfest celebrates the life and times of Yolo County’s Holstein Queen and internationally renowned milk production champion Tilly Alcartra (1908-1924). In her day, her reputation was unsurpassed and she set world records from 1914-1920.
The FREE festival will feature live Bluegrass at Blue Note Brewing and at Heritage Plaza, live Country Western at The Burger Saloon.
There will be historical exhibits, food, beverages, vendors, farmers market, games and other activities for the whole family presented by county 4-H Clubs.
The fundraiser will help establish a local history museum in the historic downtown Woodland! The venue will be “A toast to Yolo’s pride” and will showcase the amazing heritage of our great county! The future “must see” destination landmark will be sustained by the women and men of Woodland Parlor 30, Native Sons of the Golden West, (the only NSGW chapter in Yolo County). Please help us achieve our goal!
NextHome Golden State is, once again, Grand Champion Patron of this event. Broker/owner Vicki Rae Bourn is a native of Woodland. Her family first settled in the Woodland area back in the 1870’s.
About Woodland Parlor 30 NSGW
Woodland Parlor No. 30 began in 1884. It is one of 73 local chapters of the statewide Native Sons of the Golden West. There are over 6,000 members. Founded in 1875, the N.S.G.W. mission is to preserve California’s rich history, support local education and serve the community.
The mission. N.S.G.W. Woodland Parlor No. 30 promotes the history of Woodland and Yolo County through preservation and outreach.
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Our projects… Parlor 30 has four major projects that are ongoing:
- TILLYfest – Fundraiser for downtown Woodland history museum
- Fiscal receiver for Woodland Art Center / Dead Cat Alley 9 Lives Project
- Union Church of Dunnigan Restoration with UCoD Trustees
- Yolo County Fair Museum with Yolo County Historical Society
Our goals for 2023-24… We’re presenting TILLYfest for the second year to raise funds for a unique museum that will be Woodland’s next must-see venue. The recruitment of members and working with other historical groups are keys to this goal. The group also selects historic sites to create markers that will enhance the experience of all visitors to downtown… and… we offer historical tours, including Dead Cat Alley presentations during our Woodland History Tours events. We will continue to participate in First Friday Art & History Walks and the annual Stroll Through History.
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The NSGW is a 501(c)8 organization – a fraternal society operating under the lodge system that devotes its earnings to charitable, educational, literary and other benevolent purposes. The NSGW umbrella includes the Historical Preservation Foundation and the Native Sons Charitable Foundation (Cleft Palate Fund), both 501(c)3 organizations.
For information about our local parlor (chapter) of the Native Sons of the Golden West contact Dino Gay at (530) 383-0772 or dinogay@sbcglobal.net.
Woodland Parlor 30 NSGW
PO Box 2334
Woodland CA 95776
About TILLY ALCARTRA
BETWEEN 1914 AND 1920 Asa W. Morris’ champion Holstein cow, Tilly Alcartra, held the world’s record for milk production – in an era when fine animals were of greater interest than automobiles. Tilly was a bovine celebrity who traveled in First Class train parlor cars and was a lunch guest at the lavish Palace Hotel in downtown San Francisco.
For the full American story read “Asa and the Holstein Queen” by Lynne Gough. The book is based on the real-life adventures of four generations of the author’s American ancestors, culminating in the remarkable life of her great-grandfather, Asa W. Morris, who rose to prominence in the early California dairy industry.
Buy a copy at TILLYfest – November 4, 2023 – or visit AsaandtheHolsteinQueen.com.
Tilly's Rise and Shine Club
TILLY’S RISE AND SHINE CLUB – HISTORY FOR BREAKFAST
A history presentation by author Lynne Gough (Asa and the Holstein Queen) will begin at 9 am at Blue Note Brewing with a
silent auction. Breakfast will be served by Blue Note Brewing / Blue Flame Kitchen. Learn all about Tilly Alcartra!
$150 sponsorship for table of six
CLICK HERE for reserved table for six
$40 individual supporter
CLICK HERE for one seat at a shared table