The Burlington Carousel Festival celebrates the town’s Dentzel Menagerie Carousel, “one of the most historic treasures in Burlington.” Each year artisans gather to celebrate by selling stuff that, for the most part, has nothing to do with carousels.  However the festival does offer free relaxing entertainment for the residents of Burlington.  This was an especially good year as the spiteful heat and humidity that generally accompanies the event did not attend.  mckenzee , ursulav , and I did attend. A very big thanks goes to Mike Jernigan of Hero’s Haven for sponsoring a booth for the NCWCCC. Also, thanks to all the guys from HH for setting up the booth. And, last but certainly not least, thanks to NCWCCC member, Mike Moon for helping me and the rest maintain the booth.

Inked drawings of witches, paintings of cow-frogs and “photographs with quotes” stood out amongst the watercolors of Duke Chapel and ribbon tied broomsticks. Needless to say we were a tad outside our element, but still we all had a wonderful time. One of the highlights of the weekend was being served renfair style food from Mike from Hero’s Haven.  Fried turkey legs, roasted chicken and “real” NC style barbeque were a pleasant refrain from the usual concessions.  The biggest highlight of the weekend, however, was Ursula Vernon taking 1^st place in the art competition, although the judges forgot which print she won for. Still it was the thought that counted.  ;)

Speaking of highlights, the best moment for me was when a couple came from Raleigh stopped by. After speaking with them for a minute or two I learned that had come from Raleigh just to see me. I was astonished, and very grateful. My only regret was that I was so tired I felt I may have been a little out of it when we spoke.  But we had a nice chat and they even bought a Sebo book.  Thanks, guys!