Don't Let Your Lack of Attendance Be Your Folly...

Every year, first weekend of May, the residents and civic organizations rally around the chamber to participate in Spring Folly, which takes place in downtown Kernersville.  This annual event is a fundraiser for the civic organizations who champion their culinary specialties-everything from BBQ, to chicken wings to homemade lemonade.  The biggest challenge is usually what to choose to dine on.  Luckily, the event begins on Friday, May 3rd and continues throughout Saturday evening with limited events taking place Sunday afternoon.  That leaves plenty of time to sample a little bit of everything!  Live music on multiple stages suites the ears of all ages and genres and the craft vendors cover the gamut.  You can usually find everything from crocheted toilet paper holders to caricatures and it's the perfect time to knock out some Christmas shopping!

Folly has flourished over the past decades heralding it success to the tireless efforts of chamber volunteers, the civic groups and the simple "showing up" of the residents of Kernersville and the entire state.  Hovering around 25,000 for the weekend, this is THE premier event in Kernersville to catch up with everyone you haven't seen in a while.  You can shake the hand of the mayor or talk to your kids' Sunday school teacher. Rest assured, they'll be there.  You'll have plenty of time to chat while waiting for the kids to finish riding their favorite amusement rides.  Usually, there's a petting zoo, craft station that focuses' on recycled material and of course, the Folly is open for tours.

If you have never visited Korner's Folly, this is a great time to do so.  Having recently experienced renovations, Korner's Folly is a the crown jewel of the historic district.  Boasting over seven levels, the first private little theatre in the world, frescoes and amazing and intricate furniture desiged by Jules Korner himself, you don't want to miss laying your eyes on this unique home!

So look at your calendar and make plans to attend Spring Folly next week and of course, make sure you find me and say HEY!!  I'll be the one waiting for Maddie to ride the ferris wheel standing beside of the guy with the turkey leg in his hand!

Brooke