Hollywood Fair 2012

I don't remember where I heard about the Hollywood Fair (Wicklow, that is, not LA), but I did. And as the other half was benefiting from a first opportunity to visit the hallowed ground that is Croke Park, I took the advantage of the fine weather and a new SD card to tip across the border and have a poke around.



Well I have to say it was a great couple of hours. Loads to see and do and a fantastic buzz around - I reckon all of the locals went to great effort to dress in theme - late 1940s, early 1950s kind of thing.

There was an announcement on the PA system that went along the lines of "could the owner of the 1972 MG parked on the main street please return to the vehicle, it's not old enough and needs to be moved" so they really were taking it seriously!



Steam engines, thrashing, farriers, shearing, horseshoe throwing, facepainting, tractor assembly, and goldfish in a bag. You name it they had it. Really, they had a group of 4 men from Carnew who put a Massey Ferguson tractor together from pieces in the space of about 15 mins.





There was plenty of interest. And I wasn't the only photographer there! Looks like there was a club outing from somewhere.



So, I'm definitely looking forward to next year. Hearty congratulations to the people of Hollywood and the surrounding area, you put on a fantastic fair and I don't need to say anything about enjoying it because you certainly were!