Harrisburg Ends the Summer with Labor Day Kipona Celebration
The end of summer would not be the same without the annual Harrisburg Kipona Festival. The event was named after a Delaware Indian term meaning bright, sparkling water.
So early this morning, Chief grabbed his leash, and me the camera and headed off to see what was up a few hours prior to the event opening.
There are music stage covers along Front Street which will play a variety of music over the 3 day event
Sponsor Belco Credit Union arrived early in the Childrens Village
Anderson Audio was completing their setup under the main stage next to The Civic…
Ski Swaps & Tents mean Ski Season is Right Around the Corner
Four area ski and board shops have announced dates and arranged equipment rentals for annual Buy, Sell, and Swap Events. The huge crowds attending Ski Swaps give each store a boost in pre-season traffic to show the full line of gear, accessories, clothes, etc available for the 2009 – 2010 Ski Season. Typical Ski Swaps are held adjacent to each store, and many will feature tents and tables for boots provided by Event Central of Mechanicsburg.
Rows of Boots and Skis in the 40 x 80 Pole Tent adjacent to Ski Store
Central PA Area Ski & Snow Board
…Chief checks out the Stage Cover at Woofstock
Central Pennsylvania Animal Alliance ------A wonderful group of area shelters and rescue organizations working together to save the lives of dogs, cats and other companion animals.
Woofstock 2009 was another “Barking” success, drawing over 1000 dogs of every breed, size and temperament. Situated at Harrisburg’s Riverfront Park between the Civic Club and the Walnut street bridge with nearly 100 vendors, products included everything from dog clothes, food, snacks, trainers, neuter clinics, shampooers, nail clippers, birthday party hats, and on and on.
Since Chief does not have his own 
transportation, Jill and I took him to Woofstock, so he could man, …
WGAL News Clips with Budweiser Clydesdales at York Fair
As a follow on to the September 9 post we obtained some wonderful footage courtesy of WGAL.
You can see Event Central’s original blog on the setup for the anticipated arrival by clicking Clydesdale BLOG
Lori Burkholder Interview with "Jake" the Smallest of the Hitch
WGAL Interview with Lori Burkholder
Brady Bardin, one of the traveling stable hands is interviewed by Lori Burkholder. Brady explains how Anheuser Busch transports the hitch team with 3 Semi trucks with 3 custom trailers equipped to transport:
4 horses and the portable stalls broken down 6 horses The Wagon and the Harness…Budweiser Clydesdales Stable under the Tent
When Sue Weitzel, Executive VP of Brewery Products in York called to rent a 60 wide tent for the York Fair, it seemed to be a typical rental for America’s Oldest Fair. But with a few more qualifying questions, Brad Vasey – EC learned that Brewery Products, the local distributor for Anheiser Busch products, has the privilege of sponsoring the the Clydesdale Hitch Team for it’s debut to the York Fair.
Horses being unloaded from the specialized transport system
Truck parked at Tent/Stable at York Fairgrounds
The Budweiser Clydesdale’s were on Parade 4 days at the fair.
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