Reisterstown Festival

Today was the first of the Reisterstown Festival (a weekend long event held every year in, you guessed it, Reisterstown). This year, I have to say, I wasn't that impressed. They've been doing this thing for 20 years and this year has to be the slowest I've seen. Back several years ago, it was a weekend you could look forward to with a ton of vendors, lots of good food, and good music, capped off by a Sunday concert from a famous, albeit not A-List, country performer.

This year, there were only a handful of vendors, limited food, although what was there was good, and, with the exception of Great Train Robbery, the music was adequate (and I'm being generous with that and that is also taking into consideration that I'm not a Jazz fan). What they seemed to have in abundance this year, however, were politicians and religious groups. It seemed like every other booth was a politician and every forth booth was some church or religious organization. Used to be great place to go to find homemade crafts, knickknacks, etc and spend a fun two days. This year was a great disappointment. Even last year's event had more to offer.

In their defense this year, I do have to add that they are up against a similar event in Catonsville and "Maryland's Biggest Yard Sale" Event which was heavily advertised and sponsored by the Baltimore Sun. Oh yeah, they are also up against a Rascal Flats concert and the Renaissance Festival. So there is a lot going on this weekend in addition to the Reisterstown Festival. I just hope they work it out before next year or it isn’t' going to be worth getting a booth.

I spent the day with Annie Ann helping out at her booth (For those of you who don't know, she makes jewelry). Wasn't a bad day, and I do so love people watching.