Custer Fair Magic

I’m still getting my bearings from the Custer’s Last Stand whirlwind. It is still my very favorite Evanston Summer Fair, and here’s why:

Stilt-walkers greet you and are great at providing directions.

Clowns provide a chuckle when the rainclouds threaten.

photo courtesy Jennifer Jarland

Plate spinners juggle fire.

Musicians abound,

providing a variety of ethnic immersions,

that inspire people to dance with abandon.

My brother is honored.

History is re-enacted.

Piccolo’s Medicine Show offers comedy and laughter

from which various characters emerge.

Renaissance people wander around.

contrasting with modern amenities.

Marionettes interact with children and adults.

The Raven juggles fire while balancing on a ball,

then rolls by

and is aflutter at our booth.

How can one not be impressed?

If you missed the fair, Piccolo Theatre provides humor and costumed characters year-round with its stage productions that are worth seeing.