Fun at Croakerfest, 2013, in Oriental, NC

John the Balloon Man and Karen the Hula Hoop Lady entertained children of all ages at Croakerfest 2013. After several weeks of exceptional rain, the weather cleared. Cool breezes kept the temperature bearable, and the festival was lively and active all day. CroakerFest is the prettiest festival we work all year. Some of these pictures explain why we like it so much.

A panoramic view of the children's area at Croakerfest 2013. — A panoramic view of the children’s area at Croakerfest 2013.

John asks a little girl what color balloon animal she wants.

Activities in the children's area included balloon animals (front), hooping (in the white tent), and bouncy houses. — Activities in the children’s area included balloon animals (front), hooping (in the white tent), and bouncy houses.

Ubi tried to get in the Limbo Line but they decided it was for children only.

The Boy Scouts sold hot dogs. Their flags were flying freely all day.

Line for free balloon animals at Croakerfest 2013.

The Neuse River at the children's area. — The Neuse River at the children’s area.

A stiff breeze kept the children's area cool and the pennants flying. — A stiff breeze kept the children’s area cool and the pennants flying.