We love being able to walk down the middle of the street without the threat of a moving vehicle causing what would be an otherwise unnecessary trip the emergency room.
And while that’s one of the many reasons we enjoy Market Days, it’s not the only one. There is delicious food, music and mini golf to sweeten the pot. But as we started to gear up for the annual Market Days festival, we started thinking, what could we add to Market Days to make it even more amazing? It wasn’t easy, but here’s some of what we came up with.
∎ A sidewalk slip and slide the entire length of Main Street. Need we say more?
∎ An ice cream sundae eating contest. Just imagine the amusement with each passing brain freeze. (note: turns out this actually existed. See, we’re visionaries!)
∎ Digger the Tiger rides. Let’s see how strong that giant stuffed animal really is.
∎ Pin the tail on the Insiders. Wait, what?
∎ Hourly water balloon wars. Participation is strongly recommended ‘cause otherwise you’ll just repeatedly get pelted by balloons filled with water. Wait, that’s what happens when you participate anyway. Heads up!
∎ Free samples from Dos Amigos. We really like their tacos and there’s no harm in a little wishful thinking.
∎ Water fountains filled with beer. For those over 21, of course.
∎ A cupcake contest that we get to judge by ourselves. (This would be particularly fun/effective after visiting the items in the previous paragraph for a few hours).
∎ A draw-a-mustache-on-the-dome competition.
∎ Jackhammer tutorials with construction staff, with a complimentary 50-hour workweek included.
∎ Addition of the Tiniest Trinket on Main Street Award.
∎ A build-your-own-pizza-and-then-deliver-it-to-the-Insider station.
∎ Trout fishing.
∎ Go-Fishing.
∎ Festival-goer bowling.
∎ Power nap station complete with personal pillow fluffers.
