THE LINE UP.....

By mid morning on Friday, the entry line had already formed for vendors. I thought I would take a walk over and see just how many people had lined up! There were a good 25 to 30 vendors in line, a good sign for a three day weekend at Shady Hollow!

All were very patiently waiting in line for the gate keeper to let them in and set up their wares!! By 3:30 the line had grown considerably, as did some vendor's patience!

TIME FOR CHANGE

About a week to go before the flea market opens for the season and there continues to be changes made! Not only are there new vendors, a new permaenent building, but there will be no more food bus and, no more booths to sit in! No need to worry.... there will be plenty of picnic tables and the bus will be replaced with a wonderful concession stand, Grampa's Treats, operated by Grant, Logan and Brock Langerud, bringing us such treats as the wonderful mini donuts, cotton candy, 12 flavors of Hawaiin Ice, and YES!!!!! hand dipped corn dogs!! Won't that be a tasty treat!!!

I think we'll all agree these will be some welcome changes (well, for the most part anyway!) I for one can't wait for Grampa's Treats to set up shop and might be one of the first in line to sample a steaming, hot corn dog right from the fryer, and maybe chase it down with a dozen mini donuts - can anyone say YUM!!!!

Shhhhhhh.....rumor has it they may be ready to serve Friday night, might be worth a drive by to check it out!

PAPA DIO'S!!

With just a little over a month to go to the kick off of the 2009 Shady Hollow Season, much clean up is underway! You are sure to see many new faces among the buildings, including the food court! Under new management, formerly known as "Howards", the new "Papa Dio's" is undergoing renovation and will be ready for the Memorial Weekend opener!

Proprietor Dio promises to spice up the menu with original Mexican recipes and breakfast items, to include Mexican Breakfast Sausage as well. Other specialties include Frito Pie, Barbequed Beef Brisket, authentic tacos, as well as the standard hamburgers and hot dogs! Can't wait for those grills to get put back in place and the 23rd of May!! Maybe he'll fire them up early for a test run!!

With help from sons Dan and Paul, who couldn't resist to stop by and try out some breakfast, lunch or a late afternoon snack!

If you're not hungry at the moment, stop by and say hi to the entire family and welcome them to Shady Hollow Flea Market!

You may also remember them from the great iron garden accents they will continue to sell as well!

As always, see you at the flea!

Final Market - September 7th!!

No, it's not Easter, not yet, but this rabbit's not fooling either!! When he stopped by my booth Labor Day Weekend, he wanted to remind us that the final market is SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7!!!

The season's not over until the final day, so come out and do some serious shopping and bargain hunting!!!

ALSO! Check back for more details on the SHADY HOLLOW FALL FESTIVAL!! More information on the line-up of artisans scheduled to attend - set for OCTOBER 4 & 5! A two day Fall Festival - pumpkin patch, quilting demonstrations, wreath making, rug weaving, lefse.......did someone say lefse??????? Yep!!! Lots to see and do the first weekend in October!!! See you this Sunday at the flea, and see you back here on the blog in a few days too!!!

KittyKelli

End of Summer???

SHADY HOLLOW - LABOR DAY WEEKEND

What a difference a day makes, yep, just a day!!! We dropped 30 degrees in one day!!! Hold that pose one second, I yelled, let me get my camera!!! No one would ever believe people were trying on winter coats in 90 degree weather, had to capture that on film!! This is one of my customers trying on a, well, somewhat of a winter coat in 90 degree heat!!! I bet she wished she had it these past few days!! Although they tell us fall really isn't here, it sure feels like it!!

Labor Day Weekend at Shady Hollow was, well, HOT and WINDY, and not uneventful!! But, we conquered and endeared all through all of that! I want to personally thank you all for coming out in the heat and wind!! And, having a BBQ or hotdog to go along with that on Monday!! We have one more Sunday to go top off the season, and it sounds like a cool one, but no need to worry!! I think I have plenty of coats for everyone!!!

No need to worry about being "dog tired", as I found this stroller full!!! I could only capture a couple, but there were more dogs than kids in this load! Very cute!!! I would have liked to crawl in with them, if only they had air conditioning!!!

Much to our surprise, the "silent partner" was also out roaming about. Yes, it was her, the one and only Karen Jones!! It's always such a treat to visit with her! I know her schedule is busy, but I was able to make her sit down for one quick photo before she got away!! Kind of like a fish story isn't it, but at least I have some proof this time, right Karen!! Make sure you give Karen a call and tell her you saw her on the Internet!!

Lots of vendors this three day weekend, here are some of the things you missed!!!

Duane and Sue have awesome glassware!

Kathy always has great jewelry to choose from!

Our vendor picnic once again was a great success!! Thanks to everyone for staying late, bringing such great food and to Dave J. for being a great griller in that heat!! Al and Diane might have to plant a little more corn next year just to feed us all!! I think we'd all agree we can't wait to do it again!!