Hampden Fest 2015

What do you get when you put live music, a pie eating contest, a toilet bowl race, and a singing contest on a street in Baltimore? You get Hampden Fest, Hon! That's right! Next month, Hampden Fest will be back for its one day of glory that comes at the end of every Summer! An area of Baltimore called Hampden, hosts the festival and it is jammed with locals having a killler time in a way only Baltimore can.

Every year, the city of Baltimore blocks off 36th Street aka The Avenue for Hampden Fest. This street has everything you could ever want on a normal day. It has antique shops, places to buy cute clothes, buy records, hit up a John Waters signing, eat a vegan sandwich, get a hair cut, buy some taxidermy, and then grab some ice cream on the way out. Now imagine this street with three stages for live music and contests. Now throw in tents filled with Baltimore themed merchandise and handmade items. Okay, now add some food trucks. The street is kinda packed now, huh. Well, lets just fill up the side walk to be on the safe side. Can't have too much of a good thing, now can we?

Much like any festival, there is no shortage of food. You will find food trucks and local restaurants dishing out yummy food, and yes, this includes crab cakes! Duh! You will also find amazing beers from Baltimore's own The Brewer's Art and Union Craft Brewing. I never knew the true meaning of having a great tasting beer until I had Resurrection by Brewer's Art. You'll thank me later. Now, because my husband always asks, yes, there is funnel cake and freaking lemonade! However, if you are like me, you're not going for the food; you're going for the vendors!

Hampden Fest is one of my favorite festivals to shop at. Looking for some fun pop art of the city? Got it. Want some new Ravens gear that is one of a kind? You're covered. Looking for some Utz and Boh stickers for the car? Look no further. Handmade jewelry by locals? Consider it done. I vend at this festival every year and I have force myself not to spend every dollar I freaking make right there at the damn festival! Don't laugh. The struggle is real! Awesome shopping aside, there is one thing that sets this festival apart from all others, and that my friends is the The Toilet Bowl Race!

The Gas Man in The Toilet Race

The Toilet Bowl Race is a tradition and is really a sight to be seen! This race has become insanely competitive amongst the locals and the rules that come along are anything but a laughing matter. However, when the first rule states that "All racers must include at least one clean human defecation device" how serious an this really be? The answer is more serious that Donald Trump at a presidential debate... oh wait... that was a joke as well. Shoot! I'm bad at analogies. Anyways... if toilet bowl racing is in the can for you, there is plenty of other stuff to entertain you.

Once again, there will be live music. This includes local acts and a special guest to be announced. Last year it was the band Future Islands and yes, I pretty much freaked the eff out!!!!! On top of this, there is also Hampden Idol. It is what it sounds like. I'm not explaining that one.

That's all the info I have at this time. The Hampden Fest 2015 page is constantly being updated. Right now, you can still apply to vend and compete in the toilet bowl race. This year I will be vending in front of Kiss N Make-Up, as always, so please stop by and say hi!

September 19th! Mark your calendars!

xoxo,

Krystal Lake

Wedding 101: Brides Against Breast Cancer Bridal Show

Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show – Brides Against Breast Cancer

Friday, September 11, 2015

6:00 PM - 9:30 PM;

Saturday, September 12, 2015

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM;

 

Price: VIP EVENT: $20 Each General Admission : $5 Each

 

Crowne Plaza Harrisburg-Hershey

23 South 2nd Street Harrisburg, PA 17101

This amazing bridal show not only showcases a large variety of wedding dress designers, vendors, and other big day essentials, but also gives proceeds to the breast cancer foundation and  a variety of treatment facilities for women and children. I am planning on attending this bridal show in hopes of possibly scoring a cheap designer gown for my upcoming wedding with the added bonus of being able to help women and children who are suffering with cancer. Be sure to check it out if you are planning your own wedding or know a friend or family member who is!

Brides Against Breast Cancer sells all brands of new designer and “gently worn” wedding gowns in all shapes and styles. 

Education, nutrition, exercise, support and therapy are  just some of the many programs and services that they support, all designed to help cancer patients, their families and caregivers.

Brides Against Breast Cancer will distribute over 10,000 breast “self-exam” cards this year.

The average gown price is $600.

Gowns are available in sizes 4 - 18.

They have a dress to fit any bridal budget, and offer a convenient, interest free layaway plan.

To register for a show, or for more information about brides against breast cancer  visit here or call 1.877.721.HOPE.

New Jersey Festival of Ballooning: Up Up and Away!!

 New Jersey Festival of Ballooning!!!

Your Next Date Destination!

If you and your significant other are looking for a fun filled day or evening you should consider taking a trip to the New Jersey Festival of Ballooning at the Solberg Airport in Whitehouse NJ.  The Quickchek NJ Festival of Ballooning is the largest summertime hot air balloon and music festival in North America!!! Held annually, the festival features twice daily mass ascensions of over 100 special shapes and sport hot air balloons, concerts, food, vendors, crafts, fireworks, a balloon glow (evening), and a 5K run. There are also many local hotel accommodations if you would like to lengthen your stay. The hot air balloon ascensions are at 6am and 6pm each day of the festival. The timing helps ensure not only a breathtaking sunrise or sunset experience but is also the calmest time of day in terms of wind. The balloons will not be released if the weather is not adequate.

It has always been on my bucket list to go on a hot air balloon ride and this festival is a perfect opportunity to do so!

Prices and other information:

If you are considering taking your own ride to go up up and away during one of the mass ascensions you will need to order your ticket online for $225-$250 per rider. General admission to the festival is $25 from June 27^th-July 23^rd if purchased over the phone or online. General admission tickets at the gate can be purchased for $35.

Proceeds from the festival benefit the Children’s Miracle Network. If you are interested in volunteering or working as a vendor inside the festival visit the festival website here.

The address for the festival is:

Solberg Airport

39 Thor Solberg Rd

Whitehouse Station NJ 08889

The Festival is held Friday July 24^th through Sunday July 26^th.  See you there!!!!

XOXO

Jennabelle Adams

#13thMoonThursday & Lancaster Punk Rock Flea Market

Photo: Portraits by Heather, Model: Jolie Kasar

Hey Everyone, Selena from 13th Moon here.  I'm gearing up for our next show, the Lancaster Punk Rock Flea Market this Saturday, June 20th, 2015.

I've been working on a new line of soaps to bring out just for this event, then there's always the customer favorites like our beer, wine, & milk soaps that will be there as well!  This is the first time we'll be bringing the full line of our own custom fragrance blends in 6 packs of wax (soy blend wax tarts), soy blend candles, and incense punks and cones.  Of course, I couldn't forget a variety of our famous long lasting lip balms!  Come on out and say hello, we'll be on the 2nd floor!

For more info, check out: Shop13thMoon.com!