Witchy Women

It was the third year for my town's Witches Wander event, but our first time attending. It was so much fun!  We were among the first 200 registered which qualified us for a "swag bag".  I bet around 250 total attended.

Our bags were filled with gift cards and coupon cards, a decorative purse scarf, a gift box with perfume and nail polish, a skull shot glass which could be used for a free shot of alcohol at a participating bar (we did not take advantage of this), a recyclable dishcloth, candy and a pen shaped like a witch's broom.  My daughter won a $10 gift card on her scratch off. I was a "loser" but won a $20 gift card to a salon on a chance to spin the wheel. 

We set off on the scavenger hunt. We visited all kinds of tiny boutiques that we have driven by but never stopped in to see what they offer.  All were decorated and offered snacks, many had photo booth walls. 

We stopped in for a refreshing Apple Cider Mimosa and a Drunk Witch Sangria.

Every participating business had a letter hidden in the store to help solve our word scramble. This business offers environmentally friendly projects and you can refill the containers too. 

The places serving adult beverages had their own word scramble. Purchase was not required (thank goodness). We would not have been able to complete either puzzle if we imbibed at every opportunity. 

A line at a carryout window for another bar. 

We stopped here because the previous place was having problems with their Stumbling Witch slushie machine. We tried the Boo Levandar and the Witching Hour Cosmopolitan, despite the price. They were so strong we dumped them in the bushes, lol. 

Another shop. 

There were street musicians. These are very talented high school boys. The witches were very supportive and they had lots of donations in their case. 

Characters

Hanging out with a few friends. 

There were two photographers offering photos at sidewalk setups.  Here is one of them. The other hasn't posted the photos yet. 

I have lived in this town all my life and I was in places I have never been before! 

Below is a fun one. A dive bar that was hosting a letter but had no themed specials. The group sitting here had designed a drink they called Enchanted and the bartender was game. They told me it was very weak but he would make it stronger. I said, thank you - I would love it very weak! 

The Enchanted drink is on the right, an Octoberfest beer on the left.  We solved our word scrambles "Enchantment" and  "Bats". I think I know where they got the name for the drink they designed, lol. 

We turned in the sheets for a raffle (we did not win) and headed over for the group photo. 

We texted my daughter in laws to see if anyone would like to join us for something to eat. My daughter in-law Amber joined us.

I went all out with Bloody Mary's Last Meal with 4 quarters of a grilled cheese sandwich, pickles, cheese, tomatoes, olives and summer sausage. (and 99% tomato juice). It was fabulous.

My partner in crime chose the Spellarilla Spooky Margarita and crab cakes. 

And my daughter in-law got an Apple Cider Mimosa since she wasn't there for the first round. 

We didn't enter the costume contest - I will share pictures of the winners if they post them. There were some pretty outstanding costumes. We visited so many clothing boutiques, I bought one sweater but can't wait to go back. It turns out there is a second hand clothing store that I never knew moved in.  

The stores had invited other small businesses and crafters to sit in at their stores so there were bakers and jewelry makers and face painters and more. Everyone was having so much fun and laughing. 

I did get my steps in! (I strive for 2 miles).

I dont' even remember where this was, lol. 

I introduced my daughter to my cancer thrift store. I will be going back with my 20% off coupon. I didn't want to carry anything delicate or too large.  I did photograph price tags (as usual) so that I could see.  She is off school on Friday so I will check the date on the coupon to see if we can wait that long. 

If God wants me to have this set of 4 sandwich plates with matching tea cups, they will still be there on Friday - along with some beautiful lamps. 

We can't wait to join them all again next year!