City Odyssey

I caught the tail end of the Wentzville Fall Festival. As I’ve mentioned before, I enjoy attending festivals and community events. This was my second year attending the Wentzville Fall Festival. The festival was held in downtown Wentzville on Friday September 13th and Saturday September 14th , 2024.

Unfortunately, due to other obligations, I was only able to go on Saturday towards the end of the festivities.

Much like last year, they had various vendors operating food, drinks, small businesses, crafts and services.My first stop was at the Dogs on Duty stand where I got to pet an adorable dog called Timmy. The organization is dedicated to supporting  working dogs. According to their  site, “Dogs On Duty has provided cooling vests, GPS tracking collars, and mukluks for search and rescue k9 teams.” I think this is amazing work and working dogs deserve the support and recognition for their service.You can learn more about this organization here : Dogs On Duty .

My next stop was a charming honey stand. I struck up a conversation with the owner of Twin Spruce Farms in Warrenton, Missouri, who enlightened me about the honey harvesting process. His knowledge of all things honey was impressive, and he was genuinely pleasant to chat with. As a tea lover, honey is an essential ingredient for me.

To the side of his stand, I noticed some honey harvested in Greece. He shared that his son-in-law’s family has operated a farm there for centuries. I ended up buying Wildflower Honey from Twin Spruce Farms (local) and Orange Honey from Olea Estates (harvested in Greece). Olea Estates boasts a rich history and also offers products like vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. You can learn more about their products here: Olea Estates.

Did you know that the flavor of honey is influenced by the type of flowers the bees pollinate? For instance, I purchased honey with an orange flavor, which the bees developed by pollinating orange trees. I found this fascinating.

Next, we made our way to the stage where the party cover band Push the Limit was performing. They played an array of popular songs from artists like Bruno Mars, Whitney Houston, and Lady Gaga. The kids were having a blast, dancing near the stage and truly getting into the groove. The band was fantastic, creating an electric atmosphere that perfectly complemented the festival vibes. Push the Limit is available for event bookings: Push the Limit Band | The Midwest’s Ultimate Party Band.

As the festival was winding down, we decided to make our exit. Our path led us past a guitar stand that was advertising guitar lessons, instruments and accessories. I chatted with the owner and inquired about taking up some guitar lessons.

From there, we meandered over to Friendship Brewery. It’s a place I’ve been meaning to visit countless times, and since it was just steps away, we couldn’t resist. We tried some non-alcoholic beers and enjoyed the evening breeze. After our drinks, we decided it was time to head home.

As we left the festival, we saw a man carting off some merchandise. I looked closely and saw they were hair accessories he was packing up in his vehicle. I asked about them and he told me they were for his wife. She runs an Etsy store called AndiePinkBoutique – Etsy.

If you feel inclined, please check out the small businesses and organizations highlighted in this blog. I try to support as many small businesses as possible. I’m glad I went to the festival and ushered in the fall.

How is your Fall/ Autumn going? If you’re in a different part of the world, how is the current season going for you?