Matthew A.
Yelp
Normally this place is a gymnasium devoted to a plethora of sports and expo activities, today a garden, in all literal sense of the word.
The event started, I was told on Friday, and will last until Sunday. Parking was $12.00, (a little pricey, but not a big deal considering the spread of vendors, shows, foods, beverages, wines and beers, and of course the main attractions the medal winners of self-imagined and personally created landscapes and gardens segregated within the gymnasium.
I was pleasantly greeted and there was an expected security check, but they were quick and added to a sense of security to what promised to be a safe and splendid time.
I did not know what to expect, so, upon entering the double doors, the height, depth, imagination, and execution of these "recognized displays of art meets nature," were show stopping.
I was snapping pictures like I was a photographer at a Spring Time Designer Show in Paris. Heh, I loved the serenity and peace accompanied with just immersing Oneself in each of the exhibits, I definitely Nature Geek Out!
There was a huge Thor Hammer embedded into the ground with multitudes of colored transparent rocks and glass emblazoned with a LED light underneath making it seem that the Asgardian Artifact was indeed splitting the Earth. Oh complete with steam too. Had a good time pretending I was trying to lift it up because I am a true WArrior!!!
The gymnasium was still pretty small, with the 10-13 exhibits, I thought to myself man, I paid $12.00 dollars and this is it. "Goober moment!"
I walked around to see if there was food, well I was dumbstruck when I stumbled upon three rows deep of vendors and displays and one end with a stage displaying shows and the opposite end serving food, drinks, handmade crepes! That was the South Hall, oh yes, there is a North Hall too similarly fashioned and festooned with entirely different vendors and displays.
Overall, an amazing time, well worth the $12.00 dollars for parking, the event requires you purchase a ticket, I was offered mine for free. So, I decided to eat. Brisket Pull Pork sandwich, and it was tasty after walking around for a few hours.
Considering the event, it was lightly greasy, definitely well-filled with brisket between softly warmed, i think, French bread? Goodness it hit the spot, I really wanted a Tomato and Mozzarella Crepe but the line and the one guy effectively doing his best to handle the flow was still being over worked and bombarded with hungry patrons. So, brisket cause I felt bad. Lmao.
You must see this place if you are bored on a Sunday or even if you go to church like I do, you should go. Especially if you need ideas for your own home and yard.
Thanks for a great time people that put on this even