Olathe's Ensor Park and Museum will provide the setting Saturday, May 11 for the second "edition," if you will, of Ensorfest, a special event designed to call attention to the rich legacy of Johnson County's Ensor family, which included amateur radio pioneers Marshall (W9BSP) and Loretta (W9UA) Ensor.
Ensorfest '24 will afford residents of Johnson County and beyond an opportunity to tour the historic Ensor home and outbuildings at 18995 W. 183rd Street from 1 to 4 p.m., then stick around to enjoy the toe-tapping sounds of the bluegrass band The Pheasant Pluckers. The musicians are scheduled to begin performing at 4 and were well received a year ago when they entertained their audience with "Radio Boogie" and other catchy tunes from the front porch of the two-story Italianate house where Marshall and his younger sister spent their formative years.
Amateur radio demonstrations "hams" will want to take in are planned, but those who aren't familiar with the world of amateur radio also may find these demonstrations to be rather interesting and well worth the investment of a little time.
Other activities that have been lined up for people to check out before 7 p.m. arrives include a quilt show, a display of antique and classic cars, the Bioblitz, and disc golf.
Smokey Hill BBQ will be present again this year to sell sandwiches, side orders and soft drinks to fest-goers.
Admission to Ensorfest '24 is free, but donations are always welcome and will be gladly accepted.
For more information about the event, visit www.ensorparkandmuseum.org.