Festivals, Fairs, and Fun! Oh, My!

 It's August and that means it's time for the Fair! And in Thimble World, there's the Fair, a couple festivals, carnivals, and even a circus. Lots of fun in store here!

Let's head to the Fair first.


The Fair lights up for nighttime fun.

So many things in the main.


Helicopter ride. Live music. Rodeo. Timber carnival. The Beer gardens in the back.

Axe throwing, log sawing, log rolling. And there's fireworks over the paddlewheel boat. 

Snuggled into the corner is an exclusive pub.

The roller coaster is in full swing!


Tractor races are on!

Another fair in the mountains.

Look who else "beamed" in for the fair!


On to the annual Covington Mountain Tractors and Trains Festival.




Speaking of festivals, let's take a peek in on the Bigfoot Festival--a Blue Ribbon winner at the local fair.


Ready for the new Carnival?
A Christmas caliope has been transformed! Flashing lights and the horses go up and down.

A backstage pass to a show prep. In the background, a couple ladies await the show.

The performer is prepared for a game of Monopoly.


And, there's another Carnival.
Rides. Clowns. Shows.


Then there's the circus...
I made (or created) almost all of these.


Jester watches over me.


Have a fun--and safe--August.





































































Celebrating America!

This year is the United States' Semiquincentennial (America250) and marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As with every July, my Thimble World celebrates in full patriotic color!




Boats in the water. Campers taking it all in.

D.C.

A semi brings in the "big bang."

The Mountain blazes patriotic colors as well.



Eagle in flight.

Another eagle perched high atop.

Late changes.

Countertop patriotic illumination


Added some ammo. If you can read the writing in the flag, it'll all make sense.

Some more late additions. The flag of 1812-1814 with a booklet of the Star-Spangled Banner lyrics. The quarters have the painted version glued on to them, but they are those actual quarters underneath. Honest!


July 20, 1969, Americans landed on the moon.


July 2nd is (the next) World UFO Day. This one is for Roswell, NM. For me, it's just time to enjoy UFOs!

Shark Week is coming!


Ooooo, the UFOs are still here!

America!

Yes, the UFOs are still out. Americans love everything UFO.


Alien craft in a military hangar.

UFO in the city!

UFOs in the country.

Cthulu doesn't like UFOs...

Patriotic floral arrangement adorns the nook.

Patriotic decor.