We spent the weekend attending some annual autumn functions. In Southington Friday night it was the Apple Harvest Festival. They had a great band playing, lots of 50's and 60's music including DooWop. There is also the famous Apple Fritters, they are the best in New England, and at times you have to wait hours on line to pick up a few dozen.
On Saturday we spent a few hours at the Riverton Fair. This is a classic New England fair held in Riverton CT. on the banks of the west branch Farmington river. It's the place to come and enjoy all that's local.
I don't know if the potatoes were grown locally, but they were fried locally and that made them OK.
And this fellow. I tried to make a deal with his owner to maybe get that fine grizzly cape and saddle. The rooster would have no part of it and really put up a "squawk"
After leaving the fair we walked the streets of Riverton and decided to visit Hitchcock chair. This place is a must see folks. The handcrafted furniture is beautiful. The hand painting, the lacquered chairs are truly heirlooms.
How would you like to spend some time tying flies, or reading "Trout Bum" in a chair as this.
There's a piece of furniture for everyone.
Although time is moving on, there are a few more of these Autumn festivals to see. Have to get out and enjoy this wonderful season.
Looks like a "fair" day. We've got some old Hitchcock chairs, they are great.
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I got some fishing in there too.
It all looks more than a "fair" day. :-)
Deleteyour 'fair' was much cozier than the one i shared today. big, big, big in texas. :) i think i'd like yours better.
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We have one of those mega fairs here,The Big E. I like the smaller ones also.
I didn't realize Hitchcock was making chairs again. Wonderful pictures.
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There still in production, but don't know where they are made.
I like your photos!
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Our photos,
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Alan
ReplyDeleteThat stool has to be my favorite of your trip. I can remember apple fritters as a boy, which my Grandmother made, that was outstanding. That looks like a great place to spend a day listening to some great 60's music. Thanks for sharing
Bill Trussell,
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I'll bet those fritters were the best.
The brookie stool and photo are beautiful!
ReplyDeleterivertoprambles,
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It's wonderful. I'm trying to make myself buy it.
That is one beautiful stool. I would love to have one near my fly tying desk (when I get such a thing.)
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I'm sure it would make time tying a lot more pleasing. Soon buddy.
Looks like a great time. Homemade Apple fritters....mmmmmm!!
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Very tasty for sure.
Those places are really a lot of fun. We're heading up to Apple Hill this weekend ourselves. Wife will be making apple butter again this year. We canned apple pie filling last year so we'll be good till next fall.
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Apple butter, now that's something I haven't had in years. Got to get some now.
Looks like a great weekend, love the small New England towns. That rooster has some pretty nice feathers!
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There were several there that were awesome. I must make friends with some 4-H people.
Nice looking furniture for sure..love the fall fairs..its so pleasant walking around in the autumn air..
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