standeford
Marksman
For those who never experienced it, the Kenton National coon dog trials were one of the greatest displays of rural midwestern culture available to mankind in the new millenium. They ran the week of labor day weekend. Camping, huge flea market, golf carts with flashlight taped to them, lots of trading going on, lots of sights to see, mud, dust, communal showers in converted semi trailers. They were held for 50+ years but cancelled in 2009 due to 'the economy'.
A typical overnight guest:
A look over the flea market....it went for miles:
It appears Kenton has returned, at least in name. Mention of running coon dogs has been dropped.
Kenton National Flea Market & Festival
The event is now described as a Bluegrass Festival and will run for 3 days in the middle of August. There will still be a flea market but no new vendors will be accepted. Rules remain TBA.
Anyone heard any rumors about the new event? I know there is a flea market at the Lima, OH fairgrounds that is similar to the old Kenton, dogs and water races and such, but I've not been.
A typical overnight guest:
A look over the flea market....it went for miles:
It appears Kenton has returned, at least in name. Mention of running coon dogs has been dropped.
Kenton National Flea Market & Festival
The event is now described as a Bluegrass Festival and will run for 3 days in the middle of August. There will still be a flea market but no new vendors will be accepted. Rules remain TBA.
Anyone heard any rumors about the new event? I know there is a flea market at the Lima, OH fairgrounds that is similar to the old Kenton, dogs and water races and such, but I've not been.