Sunday, September 12, 2010

Had a great time at the Hay Creek Festival

If you have never been to the Hay Creek Festival, you need to attend at least once.
Each day begins with a local Boy Scout Troop raising the flag and then ends with them lowering it.
Patriotism and Americana are in great abundance at this event and I am glad to see it.
There are Early American crafts and trades being demonstrated.
The two gentleman building Pennsylvania Longrifles are a favorite of mine to see.
Once a day there is a parade of old restored tractors.
Most unusual are the hit and miss engines and how they were used in every day life.
The belt-driven woodworking machines are fascinating.
While there I met some new friends and saw some old ones.
Spent a portion of the day on Friday and Saturday giving blacksmith demonstrations.
Looking forward to next year.