Crazy hats and food were lacking, but it was a fun weekend
I loved the Mad Hatter Arts Festival this weekend. It brings so much energy to the streets. I particularly like the tables that are set up without tents. It just seems more organic that way, as if an artist or jewelry maker just set up on the spur of the moment and spread their wares for people to buy.
But one thing -- where were all the Mad Hats this weekend?
I mean I saw art, I saw crafts, I heard music, I didn't see food, or any hats.
I was hoping to see a hot dog vendor or an Italian ices guy or gyros, but here was none of that. I think food is a big part of a festival. And I totally expected to see mad and crazy hats all over the place. But that wasn't done this year.
No one wore a mad hat. Well, actually I saw one guy set up at a table in front of HH Jewels with a black top hat and he certainly stood out. But no one else seemed to have one like in years past.
Next year, everyone should wear crazy hats and there needs to be carnival foods sold along the streets. Nothing elaborate, a hot dog vendor here and a gyro vendor there; maybe some fresh lemonade. Not too much, a few food and drink carts among the arts and crafts. And hats, lots of mad hats.
But one thing -- where were all the Mad Hats this weekend?
I mean I saw art, I saw crafts, I heard music, I didn't see food, or any hats.
I was hoping to see a hot dog vendor or an Italian ices guy or gyros, but here was none of that. I think food is a big part of a festival. And I totally expected to see mad and crazy hats all over the place. But that wasn't done this year.
No one wore a mad hat. Well, actually I saw one guy set up at a table in front of HH Jewels with a black top hat and he certainly stood out. But no one else seemed to have one like in years past.
Next year, everyone should wear crazy hats and there needs to be carnival foods sold along the streets. Nothing elaborate, a hot dog vendor here and a gyro vendor there; maybe some fresh lemonade. Not too much, a few food and drink carts among the arts and crafts. And hats, lots of mad hats.
posted by Tom Falco at 6:00 PM
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4 Comments:
The Mad Hatter festival was specifically started by the center Grove merchants for the explicit purpose of bringing people into the village who would then patronize the local businesses, including restaurants. It was and is not intended to be a free-standing, self-contained entity that competes with the very businesses whose support makes it possible.
The idea is for people to shop with the artists and the businesses and eat at the restaurants - maybe all those grab and go places you talk about. Not even the Mango Strut has food vendors - eat in our restaurants please.
that is a tad hypocritical or an oxymoron to ur usual speak of bringing the business to the local shops and restaurants. But more importantly i just discovered your site and it's great! Keep up the good work. I'm actually moving away soon but i am a born and raised grovite and i'll be checking here for the latest scoops!
Sub comment to the last one haha - i think the local restaurants should take the hint and set up tables outside for quick on the go tastes of what they offer!
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