April Events
Finally back from our April of madness and gearing up for our May of madness! Unfortunately, I have no pictures because our camera sucks, but we just ordered a new one. Photos from future events to come!
Marietta:
The third weekend of April madness found us at the Marietta House Museum for their annual Marching Through Time event. I used to love this event for the mere fact that it was my first, but it's gone down hill each year. Last year, it was cancelled due to torrential rain and this year the same happened. It was also under new management this year and they made it very clear to all reenactors involved that they didn't really want to have this event this year. Oh well. We still had some fun and made some green. I also made friends with a WWI paratrooping unit's mascot, a gorgeous German Shepherd named after a German military guy that escapes my mind at the moment. Though we were bummed about having to pack up Saturday night, we were glad to sleep in our own bed.
Fort Frederick:
The next week, we headed up to Big Pool, MD for one of our largest events, the Fort Frederick Market Fair. It's a great fair because it almost feels like you're shopping in an 18th century town... there are vendors of any kind of notion you could possibly need and we get to see a bunch of good friends. There was some rain, but not enough to dampen our spirits. I also took time to discuss wedding options with Missy Clark of Barkertown Sutlers and try on shoes from our own stock. I'm not sold on the idea of a period wedding, but it would be pretty if I go in that direction. All in all, this event proved to be the best income for any event in The Mermaid's Wheel's short existence, so thank you to all who have supported me throughout. I'm also pleased to announce that I've expanded my market. You can now find products from The Mermaid's Wheel anywhere you find the fine woodworking of Seneca Creek Joinery, as they have purchased mugs for resale.
That's the quick and dirty of the past month, check for the Mermaid Mail detailing our coming events. Don't get Mermaid Mail? Drop me a line at mermaidswheel@yahoo.com to sign up!
Marietta:
The third weekend of April madness found us at the Marietta House Museum for their annual Marching Through Time event. I used to love this event for the mere fact that it was my first, but it's gone down hill each year. Last year, it was cancelled due to torrential rain and this year the same happened. It was also under new management this year and they made it very clear to all reenactors involved that they didn't really want to have this event this year. Oh well. We still had some fun and made some green. I also made friends with a WWI paratrooping unit's mascot, a gorgeous German Shepherd named after a German military guy that escapes my mind at the moment. Though we were bummed about having to pack up Saturday night, we were glad to sleep in our own bed.
Fort Frederick:
The next week, we headed up to Big Pool, MD for one of our largest events, the Fort Frederick Market Fair. It's a great fair because it almost feels like you're shopping in an 18th century town... there are vendors of any kind of notion you could possibly need and we get to see a bunch of good friends. There was some rain, but not enough to dampen our spirits. I also took time to discuss wedding options with Missy Clark of Barkertown Sutlers and try on shoes from our own stock. I'm not sold on the idea of a period wedding, but it would be pretty if I go in that direction. All in all, this event proved to be the best income for any event in The Mermaid's Wheel's short existence, so thank you to all who have supported me throughout. I'm also pleased to announce that I've expanded my market. You can now find products from The Mermaid's Wheel anywhere you find the fine woodworking of Seneca Creek Joinery, as they have purchased mugs for resale.
That's the quick and dirty of the past month, check for the Mermaid Mail detailing our coming events. Don't get Mermaid Mail? Drop me a line at mermaidswheel@yahoo.com to sign up!