Greene Herb Fest draws a crowd to scenic park
There were fresh herbs for sale Sunday at the Greene Herb Fest, but also a whole lot more. Press photo by Bob Steenson
A wide variety of handcrafted merchandise was available for sale at the Greene Herb Fest Sunday. Press photo by Bob Steenson
Stephanie Tomlinson of Hudson samples some of the teas available from Nellie Kaus at the Whistling Thistle Farmstead booth, Sunday at the Greene Herb Fest. Press photo by Bob Steenson
Sam Cross of Osage entertains the crowd on keyboard Sunday at the Greene Herb Fest. Press photo by Bob Steenson
Lana Miller of Charles City picks out a Green Bay Packer purse from among the college and professional sports items at a booth at Sunday's Greene Herb Fest. Press photo by Bob Steenson
By Bob Steenson, bsteenson@charlescitypress.com
Strolling through Perrin Park in Greene on Sunday, the work idyllic came to mind.
With perfect weather, the Shell Rock River flowing calmly in the background, kids laughing on the playground and folks enjoying snacks and conversations in the gazebo, that would be enough for a nice day.
Throw in Herb Fest, with its score and more booths selling handcrafted items such as artwork, stained glass, pottery, jewelry, clothing accessories and other knick-knacks, as well as plants, vegetables, honey and floral arrangements, then add food, a jaunty piano accompaniment and even a chance to sample wines and teas, and, well, what more would you need?
Greene Herb Fest had been a community celebration since 1994, but fell by the wayside when its principal promoter retired. It was brought back to much-agreed-upon success last year and observed the second year of what is planned to be an annual event again on Sunday.
People wandered through the park throughout the day, perusing the eclectic variety of items for sale, sampling the offerings of the Stone Cliff Winery of Dubuque or the teas of Whistling Thistle Farmstead of Shell Rock, while enjoying Sam Cross of Osage on the keyboard.
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