Fig Follow Up and More

Despite the B-Blogger's faux pas of stating the date of Fig Fest as August 5th rather than 25th, Bettertonians from near and far gathered to celebrate what has become the annual fig harvest for this quaint town on the shores of the Chesapeake.  While organizers had stated this event was for Bettertonians and their friends, there were several who had been before and couldn't resist not returning.  From the B-Blogger's perspective it should be an open event so that indeed our Town becomes a "desired destination" rather than a point on a map.  If the Town can manage Betterton Day then we should be capable of doing the same with Fig Fest.  Let's see if this stirs up some comments below, perhaps even from some of the candidates running for City Council seats this October.  For businesses to thrive they need a steady stream of regular and new customers and it is successful local business that will keep our Town in good fiscal state.

However, before leaving the Fig Fest a huge shout out to the organizers, the BCDC volunteers and others who banned together to put up tents, arrange and serve the food and create an amazing event.  See some memories of August 25th below.

Speaking of working together don't forget that October 6th is Betterton's town elections.  While the B-Blogger and others are anxiously awaiting the official announcements of candidates, it is our civic duty to get out and vote!  Remember that Town Council elections are not on our national election day but before it. As one Council member said to me, if residents don't vote then they can't complain.  Those of us who are legal residents of the Jewel need to know what the candidates stand for and what they view as the issues.  You may recall at the last election we had the local League of Women Voters provide a forum for the candidates to present, unfortunately several of those running for seats didn't bother to show up for a variety of reasons.  Our Town's electorate therefore found good reason not to seat them at the Council's table, hopefully this year's candidates will all share their perspectives, proposals and plans if elected, so debate and discussion can once again occur.

As Labor Day Weekend marks the last of the big summer weekends take a moment to relax and enjoy the sights of Fig Fest 2012.