After the semi-disasterous first show of 2013 (Hopkins Mainstreet Days) Husby and I set up camp at the Chateau St. Croix Winery and Vineyard. I’m a little late in keeping you up to date on the show, but then again I’m a little behind in everything I’m undertaking these days. The Fete des Fleurs took place on June 8th and 9th and was much more enjoyable than the first show we did in Hopkins. For one thing it didn’t rain the entire time. For another thing a lot of people like to visit the Chateau. Sunny Skies + People + Wine = Respectable Sales for Auntie B.
Prior to the sunny day on Saturday the St. Croix Falls area had been having a lot of rain and the ground was completely saturated. It was pretty squishy, but the water didn’t penetrate my shoes or threaten any of my wares.
A beautiful patch of grass became pretty muddy after a little traffic. My tennies needed a good hosing down when I got home.
Strolling along with a glass of wine, perusing the offerings by local artisans ~ a lovely way to spend a day.
One of the things that brightened our day was the fact that Dave Ybarra of the North Side Dukes came to our canopy and gave us a complimentary CD for being such an enthusiastic audience. It’s not hard, as the band is one of the things we like best about the Chateau’s festivals.
Husby and I aren’t the only ones who like the North Side Dukes. Combine some bluesy music with good friends and good wine and you’ve got yourself a good time.
There’s another Dave at the Chateau I’ve come to adore – Dave the wine/beer guy. He teases me with the bottles of Chateau wine and thinks I should start drinking earlier than I do. Hey Dave, I’ve got a business to run! I usually have a glass about an hour before closing time. Dave likes to give me a very generous glass of wine. He’s nice that way.
Look! Tiny little hipsters! You just never know what you’ll see at the Chateau.
It was a really good Saturday, but Sunday came around with more rain. Despite that some brave people came out with their umbrellas to visited the artisans and listen to the music. Good times can happen rain or shine. Luckily the sun came out by the time we had to pack up for the weekend. Anyone who sets up a booth at an outdoor event knows it’s a challenge to set up or tear down in the rain.
All in all it was a good weekend and I was honored to be a part of the Chateau St. Croix’s 2013 Fete des Fleurs. If you missed the spring festival remember there’s another festival at the Chateau St. Croix in September. Keep in touch with my Events page for updates.
I remember the leggings, padded shoulders, rolled up jacket sleeves and asymmetrical hair styles with a smile. Miami Vice was a very dated show featuring music and fashion of the time, and quite frankly the way Sonny Crockett rolled his cigarette on his tongue before he lit it was about the sexiest thing I ever saw. His signature accessory was the Wayfarer shades. Of course I had a pair too, because anyone who wanted to look über cool had to have some.
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