In a disconnected world, run by electronics, Troy Homecoming reminds us of better days. Where people are friends in real life, and not on a computer or phone screen. Where sports are played outside under the big blue sky and not in front of a television. Where we get to hear truly talented musicians, not masked by synthesizers. The joyous activities of the weekend bring family, friends, neighbors and strangers together.
Read MoreThere are so many wonderful things you can do as a fair participant. Years of experience have yet to teach me that I can not manage all I would like to. I just want to try everything. If you have any hobby, you will find a niche in the fair. The list of possibilities is long and detailed, allowing everyone to share their talents and prowess for timing and preparation.
Read MoreThere is plenty to see at the Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Markets) in Nuremberg, Germany. Handmade ornaments, all sorts of gifts and treats. Everything is intricately decorated. There are carolers and musicians playing classic hymns. It is a delight. Though I had never experienced anything like the Christkindlesmarkt, a warm nostalgia swept over me.
Read MoreMost of the buildings remaining in Bannack State Park, a ghost town in southwest Montana, are still in decent shape and open for perusal. Wallpaper and linoleum are pealing back to reveal years and transitions. The mind wanders as you study what used to be. There are a few really noteworthy specimens of old Bannack buildings that you will naturally be drawn to. Such as the hotel, with its beautiful, sweeping staircase that takes you from the lobby to the second floor. The state park offers more than just walking through musty corridors and looking out rolled glass panes. It has a variety of events and activities throughout the year.
Read MoreLiving history can be found in medieval festivals throughout Germany during the warmer months. Travel back to the times of nobles roaming castle grounds.
Read MoreThe fair has been a faithful mainstay for nearly two hundred years. It is one of the oldest, continually running events of its kind in the United States of America. That is why National Geographic magazine included this steadfast event in their October 1997 article “County Fairs”
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