Barberton Mum Fest #22

Barberton is southwest of Akron, and does not consider itself a suburb. In the center of town there is a lake, and a park. The town puts on a festival the last weekend in September. They make good use of the water.

This is an extra-ordinary mellow gathering. The crowd is diverse in ages. The festival is clean, easy to get to, easy to park, and no need for security. Events, and exhibits are spread out but easy to navigate; just walk a circular path.

An axe is going after a bullseye.

Canoe jousting in Lake Anna, Barberton O.

flowers carved from watermelons, with an assembly placed and carved into a magical teapot, and smaller sundries

several varieties of chrysanthemums planted as a color maze

sandcastle and mums

Chippewa Lake water ski team
When skiers are pulled by a speedboat, a series of small waves hits the shores of the round lake.

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