1890 Days

I decided to camp Friday night in McIntosh in the church parking lot, so I could be there early Saturday to help with the 1890 Day Festival. The police block off the roads early in the morning and it's almost impossible to get there Saturday morning.

McIntosh Christian Church, early Saturday morning. The congregation was established in 1898, the building was completed in 1904.
Putting up the signs for Gospel Face Painting that I would help with. My friends, Marge and Dick, who are Child Evangelists, organize this event every year during the Festival.

Marge, putting a pumpkin on the steps.

Many families took group photos on the church steps during the day.
That's an old picture of my grandson, still being used on the door.
Marge tells Bible stories in the sanctuary.
Face painting is in the Fellowship Hall. Here are some early birds.

Gospel magic is fun for young and old alike.

I love to see a child telling the story of Jesus to another child. Marge and Dick also lead a Good News Bible Club after school in the community. Many children come back to help.
Taking a break to walk around town. The weather was great, and the crowds filled the streets.

Vendors were peddling their wares, typical and unusual.

Many pooches were out enjoying the festivities as well.

Joselyn looks over some FL Gator attire.

Another view of the crowds.

I've never bought one, but love these carved faces/vases.

Hand made yard furniture was a popular place to rest in the shade.

Lots of local "flavor."

Keeping with the 1890 theme...dressing in period clothing.

Don't know how the vendors made out with their sales, but we had over 400 come through for face painting. Hope you enjoyed.