Comments for American Festivals Project http://americanfestivalsproject.net The search for america's small, hidden and bizarre festivals Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:35:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9-rare hourly 1 Comment on Lost in a world of rainbows by sue http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/07/29/lost-in-a-world-of-rainbows/comment-page-1/#comment-6377 sue Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:35:25 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=546#comment-6377 im going to my first rainbow gathering this weekend. im soo excited and you just maid me ten times more excited than before. im going to my first rainbow gathering this weekend.
im soo excited and you just maid me ten times more excited than before.

]]> Comment on Breyerfest or Bust! by Brooke http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/07/19/breyerfest-or-bust/comment-page-1/#comment-6253 Brooke Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:45:42 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=544#comment-6253 I can see both sides to this post. Anyone who does not collect Breyers would think this festival is nuts, but it doesn't need to be bashed. Breyer has been making horses since 1950. I have been to five Breyerfests. I think it is very enjoyable. They have live shows with beautiful horses from around the world. Lot's of stuff for the kids like model horse painting and a dog agility contest. I am just a normal person who enjoys horses and collects them. We all know people collect wierd things. Some people will pay hundreds of dollers for a stamp; while me personaly would not give one doller for one. It's just not my thing. Please understand, Breyerfest is a festival that not many people know about, but for the people that do, we look forwerd to going and seeing our "Breyerfest" friends that we see once a year. So don't bash it, we're just a bunch of horse people enjoying ourselves. If you don't like horses, then it is expected that you won't like this festival. Thanks for attempt to cover this festival. I don't know why Breyer would not welcome you. It really annoys me that Breyer would handle the situation that way. We really are friendly people and welcome people to the hobby. I can see both sides to this post. Anyone who does not collect Breyers would think this festival is nuts, but it doesn’t need to be bashed. Breyer has been making horses since 1950. I have been to five Breyerfests. I think it is very enjoyable. They have live shows with beautiful horses from around the world. Lot’s of stuff for the kids like model horse painting and a dog agility contest.

I am just a normal person who enjoys horses and collects them. We all know people collect wierd things. Some people will pay hundreds of dollers for a stamp; while me personaly would not give one doller for one. It’s just not my thing. Please understand, Breyerfest is a festival that not many people know about, but for the people that do, we look forwerd to going and seeing our “Breyerfest” friends that we see once a year.

So don’t bash it, we’re just a bunch of horse people enjoying ourselves. If you don’t like horses, then it is expected that you won’t like this festival. Thanks for attempt to cover this festival. I don’t know why Breyer would not welcome you. It really annoys me that Breyer would handle the situation that way. We really are friendly people and welcome people to the hobby.

]]> Comment on Our Lady of the Rock, California City, CA by Greg Rossi http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/10/19/our-lady-of-the-rock-california-city-ca/comment-page-1/#comment-6181 Greg Rossi Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:42:48 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=643#comment-6181 Hello. I live near California City and am interesting in Our Lady of the Rock. However, the quotes from the apparitions seem rather strange. At one point she asks us to consecrate everyone in the world to her, including non-believers. Which is fine, but then she says "They Praise you, they Glorify you" (or something just like that. I don't have that part of the apparition with me now). Also, I read the following on the interet: "I will visit the homes, and I will form one family for the service of the Lord, Our God. I will form an army, and we will work together. I will bring my angel from faraway lands. In him you will confide and tell all that I am indicating to you." I've read other approved apparitions before, yet this sounds very colloquel. And why tell an angel what Mary is telling her?? I would be SO happy if it was true; my life is very difficult right now and knowing their is a visionary near who I can go pray with would be a light in the darkness for me. I am afraid of getting into something that's a fraud or demonic however. PLEASE pray for me Hello. I live near California City and am interesting in Our Lady of the
Rock. However, the quotes from the apparitions seem rather strange. At one
point she asks us to consecrate everyone in the world to her, including
non-believers. Which is fine, but then she says “They Praise you, they
Glorify you” (or something just like that. I don’t have that part of the
apparition with me now). Also, I read the following on the interet: “I
will visit the homes, and I will form one family for the service of the
Lord, Our God. I will form an army, and we will work together. I will
bring my angel from faraway lands. In him you will confide and tell all
that I am indicating to you.”
I’ve read other approved apparitions before, yet this sounds very
colloquel. And why tell an angel what Mary is telling her?? I would be SO
happy if it was true; my life is very difficult right now and knowing
their is a visionary near who I can go pray with would be a light in the
darkness for me. I am afraid of getting into something that’s a fraud or
demonic however.
PLEASE pray for me

]]> Comment on Fasnacht–Helvetia, WV by fasnacht: wild + creative antidote for winter « The Improvised Life http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/02/28/fasnacht-helvetia-wv/comment-page-1/#comment-6180 fasnacht: wild + creative antidote for winter « The Improvised Life Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:16:17 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=278#comment-6180 [...] here for information about the Fasnacht festivities, and driving directions. The video is from American Festivals Project. You’ll find a photo gallery there as well. Listen to an NPR for a description of  what [...] [...] here for information about the Fasnacht festivities, and driving directions. The video is from American Festivals Project. You’ll find a photo gallery there as well. Listen to an NPR for a description of  what [...]

]]> Comment on Fasnacht–Helvetia, WV by Dustin http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/02/28/fasnacht-helvetia-wv/comment-page-1/#comment-6174 Dustin Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:32:59 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=278#comment-6174 Few years ago, my wife & I stumbled upon Helvetia while staying at Holly River State Park. We loved it. She's pregnant now and due in April. We're heading to Fasnacht this weekend as a last hoorah of sorts before the little guy arrives. Can't wait! Few years ago, my wife & I stumbled upon Helvetia while staying at Holly River State Park. We loved it. She’s pregnant now and due in April. We’re heading to Fasnacht this weekend as a last hoorah of sorts before the little guy arrives. Can’t wait!

]]> Comment on The AFP brings it home! by Suvarna http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2010/01/20/the-afp-brings-it-home/comment-page-1/#comment-6120 Suvarna Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:42:40 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=762#comment-6120 Nice Blog!!! Thanks For Great Information . Nice Blog!!!
Thanks For Great Information .

]]> Comment on Fasnacht–Helvetia, WV by Aaron Smith http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/02/28/fasnacht-helvetia-wv/comment-page-1/#comment-6088 Aaron Smith Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:36:00 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=278#comment-6088 Hey! Great job! I'll probably see you at Fasnacht. Hey! Great job! I’ll probably see you at Fasnacht.

]]> Comment on Ice, Wind, Texas. by Bobby Odea http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/16/ice-wind-texas/comment-page-1/#comment-6069 Bobby Odea Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:29:24 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=334#comment-6069 Who is the beautiful chick with the guy? Whoa. Who is the beautiful chick with the guy? Whoa.

]]> Comment on Fasnacht–Helvetia, WV by Eleanor Betler http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/02/28/fasnacht-helvetia-wv/comment-page-1/#comment-6047 Eleanor Betler Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:17:14 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=278#comment-6047 Great! As an active citizen of Helvetia, I am proud of the good job you did telling about our festivities and the pictures did it justice! I work on the archives, which is pure pleasure. Great! As an active citizen of Helvetia, I am proud of the good job you did telling about our festivities and the pictures did it justice! I work on the archives, which is pure pleasure.

]]> Comment on The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup by Ross http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5836 Ross Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:32:54 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5836 Thank you, Grant. We appreciate you calling us backwards hicks, when really we were there to document the event as journalists. Thank you, Grant. We appreciate you calling us backwards hicks, when really we were there to document the event as journalists.

]]> Comment on Fasnacht–Helvetia, WV by aeschlima http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/02/28/fasnacht-helvetia-wv/comment-page-1/#comment-5835 aeschlima Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:24:05 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=278#comment-5835 Great story, looks like a great place. One little correction: "Fasnacht" is the Swiss word for "Fastnacht" or "fasting night", not first night! Great story, looks like a great place. One little correction: “Fasnacht” is the Swiss word for “Fastnacht” or “fasting night”, not first night!

]]> Comment on The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup by Grant http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5826 Grant Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:04:40 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5826 Wow. What backwards, desert dwelling, inbred hicks you people are. Catch up with the rest of the civilized world, Texas. Better yet, why don't you just sucede, and not call this the "American Festival." You are the reasons they don't like Americans abroad. Wow. What backwards, desert dwelling, inbred hicks you people are. Catch up with the rest of the civilized world, Texas. Better yet, why don’t you just sucede, and not call this the “American Festival.” You are the reasons they don’t like Americans abroad.

]]> Comment on Fasnacht–Helvetia, WV by elena http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/02/28/fasnacht-helvetia-wv/comment-page-1/#comment-5825 elena Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:58:30 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=278#comment-5825 nice! i just saw andrew zimmern bizzare foods and discovered your town. nice video. nothing like a town with an international flavor. please also check helen, georgia, also swiss culture. nice! i just saw andrew zimmern bizzare foods and discovered your town. nice video. nothing like a town with an international flavor. please also check helen, georgia, also swiss culture.

]]> Comment on AFP on NPR ‘Picture Show’ blog. by Kamau http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/12/16/afp-on-npr-picture-show-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-5823 Kamau Thu, 24 Dec 2009 07:18:41 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=747#comment-5823 Excellent! Excellent!

]]> Comment on The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup by Tlacatecatl Tlacaxipe http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5822 Tlacatecatl Tlacaxipe Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:35:05 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5822 Rattlesnake roundups are an example of humanity at its lowest level. Fear, hatred, destruction, all in one big arena. Roundups are condemned by herpetological societies and researchers won't use the contaminated venom collected under nonsterile conditions. This is just an excuse for cowardly humans to kill rattlesnakes and make hatbands out of them. The whole thing is just disgusting. Rattlesnake roundups are an example of humanity at its lowest level. Fear, hatred, destruction, all in one big arena. Roundups are condemned by herpetological societies and researchers won’t use the contaminated venom collected under nonsterile conditions. This is just an excuse for cowardly humans to kill rattlesnakes and make hatbands out of them. The whole thing is just disgusting.

]]> Comment on US Pole Dancing East Coast Regional Championships by forex robot http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/11/20/us-pole-dancing-east-coast-regional-championships/comment-page-1/#comment-5820 forex robot Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:59:10 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=728#comment-5820 good article as usual! good article as usual!

]]> Comment on US Pole Dancing East Coast Regional Championships by Pole1 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/11/20/us-pole-dancing-east-coast-regional-championships/comment-page-1/#comment-5818 Pole1 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:34:03 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=728#comment-5818 Mark P: Mai Sato, winner of the IPDFC, was wearing typical gymnast clothing, no shoes, and the lights seemed pretty bright. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q_Er-c2mgw&feature=channel There are a lot of different styles of pole dancing out there, so you can't generalize just from this video clip. The attributes of strong, liberated femininity come from what these women learn individually from the art of Pole Dancing. The one thing they all will learn is accomplishing a goal. Mark P: Mai Sato, winner of the IPDFC, was wearing typical gymnast clothing, no shoes, and the lights seemed pretty bright.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q_Er-c2mgw&feature=channel

There are a lot of different styles of pole dancing out there, so you can’t generalize just from this video clip. The attributes of strong, liberated femininity come from what these women learn individually from the art of Pole Dancing. The one thing they all will learn is accomplishing a goal.

]]> Comment on About by Tweets that mention About – American Festivals Project -- Topsy.com http://americanfestivalsproject.net/about/comment-page-1/#comment-5817 Tweets that mention About – American Festivals Project -- Topsy.com Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:39:55 +0000 http://localhost:8888/afp/?page_id=2#comment-5817 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by David Ingram, Emma Schwartz. Emma Schwartz said: Interesting photog project on "small, hidden and bizarre festivals" http://bit.ly/6T1NWq [...] [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by David Ingram, Emma Schwartz. Emma Schwartz said: Interesting photog project on "small, hidden and bizarre festivals" http://bit.ly/6T1NWq [...]

]]> Comment on The World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup by Liam http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/03/18/the-worlds-largest-rattlesnake-roundup/comment-page-1/#comment-5816 Liam Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:34:15 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=341#comment-5816 How could you people possibly support this? there is nothing wrong with snakes, quite the opposite, we need them to survive as we do any animal for they all have there niche in there specific ecosystems and in this world as a whole, can you people not see how cruel this is, you said yourself they flush the poor helpless animals out of there dens with gasoline, can you not see how cruel this is, your country acts as if your developed, almost ahead of everyone else but from this post ive realised how far behind you are, how could you possibly stand to let this happen all so some conceided,ignorant FUCKS could make easy money.... if you seriously agree with and support this you discust and without a doubt are a waste of life How could you people possibly support this? there is nothing wrong with snakes, quite the opposite, we need them to survive as we do any animal for they all have there niche in there specific ecosystems and in this world as a whole, can you people not see how cruel this is, you said yourself they flush the poor helpless animals out of there dens with gasoline, can you not see how cruel this is, your country acts as if your developed, almost ahead of everyone else but from this post ive realised how far behind you are, how could you possibly stand to let this happen all so some conceided,ignorant FUCKS could make easy money…. if you seriously agree with and support this you discust and without a doubt are a waste of life

]]> Comment on US Pole Dancing East Coast Regional Championships by Paul http://americanfestivalsproject.net/2009/11/20/us-pole-dancing-east-coast-regional-championships/comment-page-1/#comment-5815 Paul Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:27:34 +0000 http://americanfestivalsproject.net/?p=728#comment-5815 I am often awestruck when I watch this form of dance expression. I am close to the idea/activity of pole dancing but would probably break my neck doing the things some of these girls demonstrate. People who attempt pole dancing for the first time, realize they have muscles they never new existed! Its a fantastic form of exercise, art and creativity. Appropriately, the idea and understanding that Pole Dancing offers much more than what you see at strip clubs is gaining momentum.... Yay! I am often awestruck when I watch this form of dance expression. I am close to the idea/activity of pole dancing but would probably break my neck doing the things some of these girls demonstrate. People who attempt pole dancing for the first time, realize they have muscles they never new existed! Its a fantastic form of exercise, art and creativity. Appropriately, the idea and understanding that Pole Dancing offers much more than what you see at strip clubs is gaining momentum…. Yay!

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