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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Places: Old Orchard Beach, Maine Carousels and Concessions

End of Pier, Ira Mency.

I recently stopped in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, see my post here.  Although the beach was populated, the town still has much of it's original vintage curbside appeal.  There is no boardwalk per se, but instead a large and long pier itself. It is old and vintage looking, extending out over the surf and sand.
Old barnacles on the pier itself show it's age.

The streets leading up to the beach and the pier boast old time concessions buildings.  Prices vary. Some fried dough was priced at $3.74 which was an unbelievable bargain considering you can't get a gallon of gas for that right now in this area. I purchased a lobster roll that set me back about $11, but it was well worth it and probably the best I've ever had.
Old style clam shack on the street leading to the beach.
Old style concessions.

As far as fun for the kids, you will find old style carousel and rides here. Old games are mixed in with the new making the "famiy fun" aspect of it all both nostalgic and beautiful all in one.
Rooster on Carousel.
Bunny on Carousel.
 
Deer on carousel, but where is the moose?

Old time pig racing game.
 Shops are cute and full of novelties, Old Orchard sweatshirts, sea shells and more.  I parked for $8 within walking distance to the beach. There's lots to do here, it's small enough in comparison to larger cities to love it and large enough to get lost in the crowd.  It's always packed here, even on a Monday. 
Related Items from Etsy:
SunshineVintageFinds, old Orchard Car Show Print.

Old Orchard Beach Poster from LaurieBreton.

Old Orchard Ferris Wheel from LLEditions.

Vintage Plum offers this vintage Old Orchard Beach Postcard.
Further Reading:
Read this great Squidoo Post here by Eelkat!
Thursday, May 26, 2011

Carnival Time : Fairs, Festivals and Circus Style on Etsy

From Melaine Peralto of Lady Libertine Vintage

'Summer Carnival : Under the Big Top Le' Carnivale' ' by RetroChalet

Ah, the sweet smell of summer. This includes some wonderful Vesties Team members! I attend over 40 carnivals and total of 90 festivals per year because my husband sells his famous bbq at them. So this treasury was easy to make and fun to think about! My all time favorite things are to see the old times games that some carnivals still use, and the carousel horses. My all time favorite are out of the way places, in old familiar spaces, like in the middle of no where!


Carousel Horse Bisque Vintag...
$24.00

evil scary clown belt buckle...
$22.00

7 Vintage retired Carnival M...
$75.00

1 Yard of Red Vintage Admiss...
$2.50

vintage tin ring toss game t...
$17.95

Vintage Carnival Wooden Clow...
$24.99

91 Vintage Plus Tickets Amus...
$3.00

Vintage Carnival Dart Game W...
$175.00

Westland Music Box Carousel
$15.00

Rare Vintage Toy Plastic Car...
$48.00

I'm A 4th Generation Car...
$12.99

Carousel California Vegetabl...
$6.99

Vintage Mechanical Hand Coun...
$8.50

Lot of 12 Vintage Carnival T...
$1.75

Vintage Mini Wood Pins
$22.00

Cake decorations..Merry go r...
$25.00