Last Saturday we were blessed with beautiful weather, and hopped on the bikes and rode up to Johnny Appleseed Park. It was bustling with people- we went earlyish on the first day and I could not believe how many folks were there. We came into the park from the opposite end as last year (because we didn't require parking) and planned our trip. We went through, looked at all the vendors (baskets, brooms, lots of knicknacks, ironworks, etc.) and made our way towards the FOOD! We had pork tenderloin sandwiches, hot dogs and lemonade from the Elks Club, and the most delicious corn on the cob from the Lions Club. One of the cool things about most of the food is the proceeds go to various organizations, from the Elks and Lions to local churches. On our way out of the park we had an apple dumpling benefitting Fort Wayne Ballet! After food, we made our way back to the back end of the park where the section by the river had a host of kids games. James and Ava played a couple of games and even went through the haystack maze. There were a few old-fashioned type rides, but I thought that a) they were too little and b) they just ate so that might not be such a great idea. We stopped at the broomsmiths booth where I purchased a whisk broom for me, and a dust mop that was kids' sized. It was precious. We have a broom, and now one child can have one and the other can have the other. They'll still fight over them, but at least now they'll both be armed. (only kind of kidding, unfortunately.) We heard the pipers and got the kids faces painted. It was an extremely lovely experience-one I feel is important as the kids really have a great time. Ava even prepared for the festival by checking out a book from the school library on Johnny Appleseed. What a smart girl. Here is photographic evidence from our excursion. It was awesome. I don' exaggerate when I say I really look forward to this one all year!
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