Victorian Festival canceled as weather looms – The Telegraph: Local News.
Had to share this story with you all, as it involves my home town. I have been to this event several times before I relocated to North Dakota, and this is the first time it’s been cancelled, but what can you do about the weather, especially when it’s the remnants of Hurricane Isaac.
As a reenactor, I know I would not plan to go to the event with that kind of weather in the forecast, even if I had committed to it before, as damp weather is not good for weapons, or powder. Also, camping would be a pain in the rear with heavy rain, as the tents are only so waterproof. While a tough decision, it was the right one in light of the situation.
I wish the Nolan’s the best of luck as they deal with this sad turn of events and to all my friends in Jersey County, please be safe this weekend.
Thank you for all your support of our event, Daniel! Best, Jenni Nolan-O’dell, Board of Directors-Jersey County Victorian Festival and Anthropology Lecturer at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
No problem. As a former resident of Jerseyville, I have been talking with my folks the last few days about Isaac coming in and wondered what was going to happen. Someday, I would like to make it down there and participate, but it is a long 15 hours for me to drive home. Best of luck next year and don’t hesitate to send me information about the next festival.