GARDEN FEST

We went to a festival at the Botanical Gardens last month. Despite the cold weather, people turned out to see (and participate in) demonstrations of making apple cider, butter, doughnuts, and other fun things.

This was a working spinning wheel:

And a weaver on a loom

And best of all were the musicians. There was much foot-tapping and singing going on!

The gardens are a neat place to spend a couple of hours, even without festivals going on.

BICYCLE RACES

Last Saturday in this college town featured a day of bicycle racing and music. All ages get to participate in smaller races, ending with the big one that night. We didn't stay for that one, but here's the beginning of a race for smaller people:

And then we have the start of The Gambler. The contestants race to specified points and pick up playing cards at each stop. When they get to the finish, the best hand wins! Kind of neat, huh? Gives everyone a chance.

And all day and night, there are musicians. This is just one band:

Seems a great time was had by all!

Oh, and thanks to my guy for his pix.