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April 28, 2025<\/p>\n

In the US and other countries, many areas are gearing up for festivals and fairs.<\/h3>\n

Do you have a favorite? Any specific part that you don\u2019t want to miss? (exhibits, food, rides, animals, people watching?)<\/h4>\n

Now that winter is over, it’s not just spring, it’s close enough to imagine summer. That means it’s time for festivals and fairs. And for me to line up events to sell books.<\/p>\n

My joy in riding roller coasters and other rides, (which started in my teens) faded away as my equilibrium worsened because of an inner ear injury. Now, I am relegated to vender booths, activities, and games. I’m mostly satisfied with being one of those venders.<\/p>\n

I have plenty of events to choose from. Many old towns celebrate their history in some fashion. There are county fairs and even a balloon launch in a nearby town. One town has an apple festival in the fall. I have to choose which will have the kind of audience that will want to buy my books.<\/p>\n

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That means I don’t get to participate in the activities.<\/h4>\n

Sure, I might be close enough to listen to bands or watch face painters at work, but I’m mostly stuck at my booth. I’ll talk to nearby venders and check out their offerings, but since I’m a one-person operation, I can’t wander off too far.<\/p>\n

So, I have to be content with people-watching when I’m not talking to a passerby about my books. Those two ladies running the hand-made jewelry stand\u2014do they spend their nights together designing new items or is theirs strictly a business arrangement? And the gentleman with the eye-catching display of colorful clothing\u2014is he longing for the winter when he can stay in one place for more than a few days?<\/p>\n

I’m trying a couple of new events this year, so we’ll see how things go. (You can see my schedule on the front page.)\u00a0<\/p>\n

What part of festivals and fairs is your favorite? let me know in the comments. And to find out what the others on this hop enjoy, follow the links below.<\/p>\n

As always, until next time, please stay safe!<\/p>\n

April 28, 2025<\/p>\n

In the US and other countries, many areas are gearing up for festivals and fairs. Do you have a favorite? Any specific part that you don\u2019t want to miss? (exhibits, food, rides, animals, people watching?)<\/p>\n

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