George was really in his element today. I volunteered as a photographer for the USA Science & Engineering Festival, a massive science fair that basically took over all of downtown Washington this weekend. I cannot think of a single field that was not represented. I’m talking huge – this festival not only took up three blocks’ worth of the National Mall, but spilled with impressive size into Freedom and Wilson Plazas and over a sizable stretch of Pennsylvania. It was a sight to be seen.
Yesterday, I posted the first set of photos from Shirlington’s Oktoberfest. I came away with 47 total images that I wanted to share so I thought I’d break it up – 47 is a bit much for one post. As promised, our story picks up with the two beer festival attendees (yes, me and my husband) leaving the taps behind and heading out into the wide world of beer. But first, babies.
Ah, the RenFest. Honestly, I was both disappointed and impressed with the festival. Not quite as many over-the-top enthusiasts as might have thrilled me, but at the same time, quite an impressive showing by the festival producers. I hadn’t been to a renfest since I was a little kid. The buildings, characters and overall showmanship are excellent. But like most of the world, the people-watching is the best part.