I am writing about the fairs and art festivals that are popping up all over the place. They are all unique and none is better or worse, just different. I usually don't spend much time at them because I always want to spend money and I can't afford that, but since I am writing about them, I thought I should try to go to some this year.
What I really want to do is go to the towns where they will be held and see what things are like before the event and look at the local shops and offerings in the windows. If the fair depends on visiting artists and craftsmen, then the town shops may not have a lot of merchandise, but if there are artisans in town then it may be better shopping when there isn't a crowd.
Of course, the big one is First Monday in Canton, but I'm not rich enough or energetic enough to go up there. I ask somebody else about it.
The ones I'm going to write about will be the Chandler Pow Wow, the Arts Festival of Edom and the new fair in Ben Wheeler called Rebuilding a Community. Look for my article on Associated Content by about Sunday. Then go check out the fun and shopping in East Texas in September and October.
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