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| "Dressing for the Carnival" An Oil painting by Winslow Homer, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. |
When the calendar turned to May, mothers, fathers and
especially the children of Allensworth eagerly awaited the arrival of the
carnival. The sights and sounds of the
carnival filled the air; the aroma of sweet cotton candy and charred roasted
corn, the clang of the bell as young men lift the large mallet overhead then slam
it down on the metal plate, people trying to win stuffed animals at the shooting
gallery or by knocking milk-bottles off their stand, or popping balloons with
darts. The carnival is a welcome respite
from the daily routine of life.
We invite you to join the Friends of Allensworth as we
celebrate the arrival of the carnival with our annual Old Time Jubilee. Like the carnivals of old we will have an open
air market with food, artwork, jewelry and clothing for sale. The stage program will include live
performances and a puppet show featuring Colonel Allensworth. Our friendly docents will also be on hand to
provide tours of the historic homes and businesses.
When: Saturday,
May 19, 2012
Time: 10:00 am to
4:00 pm
Where: Colonel
Allensworth State Historic Park
Cost: $6.00 per car
Sites are still available at the campground. Each site will accommodate a RV or tent, and
includes a picnic table and a camp stove. Make your online reservations at ReserveAmerica.
For more information or to request a vendor application
contact Friends of Allensworth President Thomas Stratton at 855-645-1255 or tomten@pacbell.net.
Hope to see you in Allensworth,
Stephen Hill, Sr.
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