Being as PA Dutch as a person can possibly get, it was essential to visit the Kutztown Folk Festival and reconnect with my roots. Get all the kraut dogs, funnel cake, homemade ice cream, and corn fritters you can stomach at this festival of the foods and arts. Besides being able to eat some authentic Dutch food, you can purchase a HUGE variety of handmade amish/mennonite crafts from over 200 craftsmen at the fair.
But what is there to do for the kids? How about a real carousel ride pulled by a mule? Or puppet shows? Live musical performances? Hay mazes, petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses, child size train rides? Yes, the Kutztown Folk Festival has them all!
Some things you need to know...It's going to be hot Friday and Saturday. Bring water, or you'll be paying $2 a bottle. If your kids want to bounce in the bounce house, BRING SOCKS! The heat makes the plastic SUPER hot, so you don't want to burn the toddler's footsies by trying it barefoot.
Also these particular rides you need to purchase tickets for. There are plenty of free kids activities, but bring cash (there are ATMs on site).
Kids under 12 years of age get in free, but adults are $14 (parking is included). Here is a coupon for $3 off of admission (my gift to you!) Have fun, and if you ain't Dutch, you ain't much! Festival ends Sunday, July 8th.
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Monday, July 25, 2011
Kimberton Fair is in the Air!!!
As I was searching the net for fun things to do in my boring old life, I stumbled across the website for Kimberton Fair. Had I driven on Rt 113, the Kimberton Fair's existence would have been made painfully obvious to me. The traffic is always horrendous, and I usually steer clear at all costs. This year. however, all that has changed when I discovered:
I'm not one to brag, or to be a future Toddlers and Tiaras mom, but my baby is pretty darn cute. Why shouldn't she be recognized for the sweetheart that she is? I mean look at this face:
WHOOPS! I meant this face:
It should be hilarious! Come out and see Callie take on the babies in the Class 2 division on Saturday, July 30 at 3:10pm! And get some of the famous fair donuts while you are out there cheering us on!
POST CONTEST DETAILS:
I have to say, we were lucky the day of the contest. Callie took a BIG nap before leaving so she was as fresh as a daisy on the first day of spring. We cycled through a few outfits before loading into the car.
We arrived early so I could scope out the competition. It was hotter than hell outside, and we were all dripping sweat in the bingo tent. Surprisingly, the babies kept their cool! I expected it to be the tent of human wailing, but I think these babies knewthey had to keep it together for the judges :)
The "contest" was carrying your baby up to a table of judges and hoping that your baby would smile or do something cute. Thankfully, my baby is a known flirt. She can wrap any waitstaff around her finger within minutes of sitting in a high chair, and the baby contest judges were no match for her either. I am proud to say, we took 2nd place in the Class 2 (6-9 month) division! Read more about it in The Phoenix!
POST CONTEST DETAILS:
I have to say, we were lucky the day of the contest. Callie took a BIG nap before leaving so she was as fresh as a daisy on the first day of spring. We cycled through a few outfits before loading into the car.
We arrived early so I could scope out the competition. It was hotter than hell outside, and we were all dripping sweat in the bingo tent. Surprisingly, the babies kept their cool! I expected it to be the tent of human wailing, but I think these babies knewthey had to keep it together for the judges :)
The "contest" was carrying your baby up to a table of judges and hoping that your baby would smile or do something cute. Thankfully, my baby is a known flirt. She can wrap any waitstaff around her finger within minutes of sitting in a high chair, and the baby contest judges were no match for her either. I am proud to say, we took 2nd place in the Class 2 (6-9 month) division! Read more about it in The Phoenix!
The baby contest was honestly my highlight of the fair. The carnies were mean, the food was ok, and we didn't get any donuts. If we hadn't taken home a red ribbon, I would have called this a bust. Was it baby friendly? They did have a large "baby changing tent" (cards tables with butcher paper tablecloths) available connected to the smelly petting zoo and a very scary looking "Elmo" circulating the crowd. I'm not sure I'd call it "friendly", but there was an effort!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Bridge Street Celtic Festival: Get Your Irish On!
After a disappointing day at the consignment sale, I ventured down to the Farmer's Market to grab a coffee and a Betsy's Iced Cupcake (if you haven't already had one of these heavenly treats, you need to!!!) As baby and I were jamming to the musical stylings of the guitarist playing Beatles songs, we heard in the faint distance a bagpipe. Could it be??? Yes it was! Celtic Festival!
We wandered up the bridge to see a drum and fife band in full force as well as many clothing, arts, and food stands just waiting for us! Although it's a bit gloomy out, a little green made my day. So take a trip down and grab yourself a meat pie for lunch!
We wandered up the bridge to see a drum and fife band in full force as well as many clothing, arts, and food stands just waiting for us! Although it's a bit gloomy out, a little green made my day. So take a trip down and grab yourself a meat pie for lunch!
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