Many of you reading this blog never knew the 50s generation; a time of James Dean look-alikes, pegged pants, bobby socks and pony tails, drive-in restaurants and the ubiquitous “poodle skirts”.
Now you can catch a glimpse of this gone but not forgotten era this weekend at the annual Back to the Fifties festival in Lebanon. Join the crowd for two days of festival fun that includes a classic car show, children’s fun park, classic & antique bike show and a tribute to the real King of Rock n’ Roll…Elvis Presley. There will also be an “Open Mike” talent show, tours by the Boone County Historical Society, porch sales and a concert by “The Rigbys” a Beatles tribute band (taking you back to the 60s..).
The Main Street Food Court will be serving a variety of delicious menu items. I’ll be on the scene for a taste of their elephant ears. You’re welcome to stop by and visit our new BooneCCVB office on the southwest corner of the Courthouse Square, 110 East Main Street.
You might even spot some poodle skirts and ducktail haircuts at the Friday night Street Dance on the Courthouse Square located in the heart of Lebanon. Learn more about the Back to the Fifties Festival CLICK HERE
This past weekend I spent a couple of days/nights at the Zionsville Fall Festival. The great weather and increased events made this year’s festival one of their best attended ever – beginning with the annual Kiwanis Fall Festival parade with over 105 entrants.
At the Fall Festival, I was particularly impressed at the crowd for the special VIP event on Friday night where over 400 families with special needs children attended this free party with food, rides, prizes and fun all supplied by the Zionsville Lions Club and their patrons. Great event, great cause and a great way to kick off their annual festival.
Way to go, Zionsville Lions and congratulations to long-time Fall Festival head, past Lions Club President and Zionsville uber volunteer, Leigh Ann Akard, for receiving the Zionsville Town Crier award for her service to the community.
The 2nd annual Taste of Boone County will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the new Anson Development located at SR334 and I-65. This year’s Taste will be bigger and better with new restaurants, increased dining room under the big tent and samples of menu items from Boone County’s most popular locally owned restaurants. Read more – CLICK HERE
Speaking of locally owned restaurants, the LA Cafe in Whitestown has re-opened with new management, a new menu but still the same popular motorcycle motif. Set to open later this month in Zionsville is Oobatz – a restaurant featuring pasta, pizza, sandwiches served amidst a entirely new decor at the site of the old Brewhouse Pub. And early reports about the new Tripp’s Depot in Lebanon is that the pizza is wonderful, the sandwiches generous and the atmosphere is big fun! Boone County is home to many great locally owned restaurants who serve all types of cuisine. Head out and discover a new Boone County restaurant favorite this weekend!
Now it’s back to the attic to see if I can find my Uncle’s leather motorcycle jacket for this weekend’s Back to the Fifties festival. Got a comment? Send it on to this blog.
