Pioneer Day (continued)

Of course the parade may have been a BIG thing for the Day but it certainly wasn't the only thing. In addition there were activities like the following, listed in the event newspaper:

10K Fun Run

Kids foot races

Arts & Crafts Festival

Quilt Show

Pioneer program

Barbeque

Swimming

Historic homes tours

Softball tournament

Concert

Youth & Single Adult dances

Rodeo

We knew we couldn't possibly make it to all the events so we chose a couple that we could make - the craft fair and the quilt show.

We hit the craft fair early, before the crowds really got there and while it was still under 90 degrees in the sun. We were impressed by how large and diverse it was. There were at least as many artisans as we usually see in the Apple Hill fair. The fact that we flew to get here had a dampening effect on our purchases. We just couldn't see having to check or carry much of anything back home.

When it did start warming up and the fair booths began to get really crowded, we headed over to the local community college auditorium to view the quilt show displays. There we were treated to dozens of beautifully sewn quilts, only some of which I got to take pictures of before being told that was not allowed. Here are a few that we saw:




You'll note this last one includes four scout neckerchiefs at the four corners. It was done as a tribute to an Eagle Scout and contains memorabilia pertaining to the scout's progress.