2019 Area Fall Festivals

Page 124 2019 Area Fall Festivals LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Sept. 18, 2019 T here is no denying that weather this weekend was not ideal for an outdoor festival in Logan County. With rain coming in spurts on both Saturday and Sunday many folks had to figure out work-arounds in order to enjoy the 49th Annual Abraham Lincoln Railsplitter Festival in Lincoln. Even though that was the case, the important stuff still happened at the festival. While the number of people may have been down, those who were in attendance were happy with what they found at the festival, and enjoyed the two day event by alternating indoor activities with outdoor activities. The typical offerings this year included the flea market event at Postville Park, activities going on inside at the Cronin Brothers VFW Freedom Hall, lots of activities happening on the lawn of the Postville Courthouse and opportunities to tour the Postville Courthouse and the Mill on Route 66 Museum. As guests gathered Saturday morning for the ribbon cutting event, many chose to take shelter from the rain under the tent where the Christian Village was hosting a bake sale. Some brought their umbrellas and stood under the trees as the rain came down softly most of the morning. President of the Logan County Railsplitting Association Darlene Begolka was taking it all in stride. She had a hunch she said that this would be the year. Over the years the Railsplitter has seen all weather conditions ranging from roasting hot to just warm, a little cool to downright cold, but it has been a rare weekend that the event was totally depleted by rain. Begolka reasoned it out saying she had witnessed that the Pigs & Swigs had great weather this year. Weather for the Balloons over 66, though a little windy sometimes was wonderful. So, she said she figured “it was our turn.” The ribbon cut was moved inside the Postville Courthouse, and as folks gathered in the east room of the courthouse, all were happy to be a part of the cut, and still looking forward to salvaging the day as the weatherman had reported that the rain would come and go. They were all hoping it would mostly “go,” but weren’t going to let the wet weather dampen their spirits – pun intended. Railsplitter Festival turns out a little wet, but still wonderful Continued n