MoMoCon Memorial Weekend

While the Renaissance Festival is still going (final weekend), something else happened to take all my time and attention.

May 25-28 here in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center and Omni Hotel, one of the many festivals and conventions took over.

Momo Con first began back in the early 2000's. Back then it was only a weekend long, two days. There entry was free, and it was a tiny affair. Now it's exploded into a four day event with dozens of guests and a warehouse full of vendors and artists.

This was my first year back in a while. I decided to go a different route and volunteer.

Volunteering at a Convention is a whole different experience. I was able to see things from a different perspective. All of the work that goes into setting up the whole affair, running the booths and competitions, keeping the con-attendees in line, security.... it's a mess! That runs like clockwork.

This one will be brief, due to the late hour, but expect more meat next week!

In the meantime, what are some cons you've been to? Any good stories?

May Day

I know that May began yesterday, but I simply couldn't resist adding this little video to the May lineup.

With summer gearing up there are dozens festivals, outdoor concerts, and various theatre troupes getting ready for the masses.

While I would love to list all of them that are close to you, I don't know where my reader is hailing from. :)

The nearest city I'm close to is Atlanta. With that said, here are a few great conventions or festivals that you can find in the Peach state's capitol.

MoMoCon

This even first began back around 2005. It began with the Anime group at Georgia Tech. What first started out as a few rooms on the campus is now a large event which takes place at the Omni Hotel and Georgia World Congress Center. It began with free entry (which I loved!) and is now about $20 - $60 (depending on how many days you wanna be there). It's coming around at the end of May 24-28th. Great for anyone who loves cosplay and meeting their favorite voice actors.

Spirit of Sweet Auburn

Ever been down a 150-foot zipline? There's always a first time. Come down and enjoy the Southern hospatility. Good food. Great company. Haven't been yet myself, so little information.

Marietta Greek Festival

OPA! Come on down for authentic Greek food, entertainment, and shopping. Enjoy this cultural exchange and learn about those form the Isles. Make sure to come hungry.

Georgia Renaissance Festival

Turkey Legs! Knights in Armor! Pirates! Highlanders! King Henry! Musketeers! This is the place to be. Only open on the weekends, and Memorial Day from the end of April to June, this is not an event to be missed. There are various vendors who you can watch work at their craft. Entertaining shows with wit and acrobatics! Be prepared for a full day out, as it's an outdoor event. You can exit the park throughout the day and return. From 10:30 - 6, it's the best way to check out the Renaissance!

What are some of your favorite festivals? Places you love going to when the summer heat gets to be too much? Leave a comment. :)

Fall - Thursday is soon enough

I'm celebrating Fall early this year.

By two days, and I don't mind at all.

Fall celebrations will soon be in full swing: Farmer's Markets, Faires, Oktoberfest, Dia de los Muertos, Balloon Festivals, you name it Fall's got it.


There are so many fun Fall activities, recipes, and walks to be done and be had.

While I would love to claim any of these ideas, recipes, etc. for my own - I will not. It's not fair to the experts and wonderful persons who took the time to make all of this happen. Be not worried, I will include original links and give credit where it is due.

MAKE YOUR HOUSE SMELL LIKE FALL

This are great for any fix. Now, I know you can go out and buy a cinnamon broom (which is a lot easier, so maybe I shouldn't day that . . . .

BUT This is a much better idea. From: Lulu & Georgia

What you'll need:
     Cinnamon Sticks
     Orange Rind
     2 Tablespoons Whole Cloves
     3-5 Bay Leaves
Fill a pot with water, add all of the above and let it simmer!


Now, this will give the illusion that you are either working on a wonderful meal, or just plain Crafty.


With Fall comes a rather wonderful time in the year when Caramel Apple's are part of the main food group (this inculdes but is not limited to Apple Cider, Apple Pie, Pumpkin pie, candy corn, cinnamon on anything, s'mores, chocolate, hot chocolate....and so forth).

A Caramel Apple Bar is a wonderful way to spread yourself a spread. (Go with me here.) Apples on a stick, cover in caramel, and dip in your favorite topping.

You can also do this with whole apples. It will be the hit of your next Fall party!


There are dozens (if not hundreds) of other things you can do to celebrate fall - which I will get into next week!


What are some ways you spice up your home for Fall? Any Must-Have food for your Fall parties?

Leave a comment and share your favorite ways to spice things up.