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Two-day festival this weekend: New garden event also includes opening of new attraction.
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Lake Wylie Pilot (Lake Wylie, SC)
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September 25, 2007
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Byline: John Marks
Sep. 25--BELMONT -- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden is making fall a family affair this weekend with a new event, Fall Family Festival.
Festivities include a special Botanical Zoo, costumed-guests and the opening of the new Willow Maze. Events run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The newest attraction, the garden's Willow Maze, is made of 600 dappled willows in the shape of a potted plant. The maze is about 4 feet tall and includes lessons on various parts of a plant throughout.
"It's more than just a maze," said Jim Hoffman, director of marketing. "It's more than finding your way through. It's an immersive learning experience to ...