“The resistance to the Empire was strengthened a year ago by so many Jedi trainees who sought to learn the ways of the Force and battle the Dark Side. Each faced Darth Vader, personally, and each triumphed over the Emperor’s apprentice. But we must always be on guard against evil forces, so again this year; we will train a new group of young Jedi warriors. These “Padawan Learners” will be taught the ways of the Force, how to use the ancient weapon of the Jedi, the Lightsabre, and perhaps face an evil Sith lord.” Stated Shaun Bill, Chairmen of the Jedi Academy.

The Morton Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the second annual Morton Pumpkin Festival Jedi Academy, sponsored by American PC Solutions. The live-action show will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 15th, Friday 16th, and Saturday 17th. Come watch young Jedi trainees recite the scared Jedi Oath, and learn ancient battle techniques.

“We had such a tremendous turnout last year and the overall response was overwhelming. It was as much fun for the adults as it was for the kids – maybe even more so. Bret and I are looking forward to dressing up and entertaining the kids and the audience again this year” said Shaun Bill.

There is a $20 fee per entry to participate in the Jedi Academy for children ages 5-12. After the 45 minute academy on the Gold’s Gym Entertainment stage there will be a picture opportunity for the young Jedi Masters. Be advised, space is limited to the first 20 registered per academy.

The guidelines and rules governing the event are outlined on the Pumpkin Jedi Academy entry forms, which are available at the Morton Chamber of Commerce office or online at http://mortonchamber.org/jedi-training.