THE SIDESHOW CONVOY

 

We formed a Sideshow Convoy as we pulled off the lot in

Alexandria, La. I fell in behind the two Big Circus Sideshow

units as we headed south. Designation…Washington Parish

Free Fair in Franklinton, La. A nice four day spot where the

Mighty Thomas Carnival holds the midway contract.

We arrive early in the afternoon, spot the trucks and trailers

and start setting up. No big rush, we have two days until we

open. While I wait to get spotted, we help the Curator put up

the BCS bannerline.

 

Later…

 

The shows opened at 10:00 AM to big crowds of fun-seekers

early Wednesday morning. Where do all the people come from…

the lot is packed before noon! We caught some rain the in the

evening but it’s hard to back off THESE fair-goers.

 

Uncertain…

 

I wondered how my Giant Rat Show would play in Louisiana

as they have plenty of wild Nutria in the state. Now I know…

no problem, the curious fair-goers fall right in.

 

What‘s cooking…

 

Authentic Cajun Cuisine…red beans and rice, crawfish etouffee,

shrimp gumbo, jambalaya, and gator-on-stick. Yeah, they have

all the regular fair food but I’m eating Arcadian this week.

They have something called a T-Rex Turkey Leg at one stand.

Feeds an entire family!?!

 

Big, big crowds…

 

A most welcome front moved through Friday morning bring

cool, dry air for the last two days. The fair-goers literally

PACK the midway. Show guys are all smiles.

Great way to wrap up the season!!!

Wish you were here, Rick West