Frankston Square Fair

Frankston is a town of 1200 about 24 miles north of Palestine. It is just a few miles from Lake Palestine, a huge lake. Last week they had their 32nd annual "Square Fair". It coincides with homecoming at the high school. When I was a kid growing up on Long Island, NY the volunteer fire departments each had a parade and carnival during the summer to raise money for the department. Well here in TX, some volunteer fire departments have a parade, festival and BBQ dinner and in some towns like Frankston, the school district organizes the festival. There was a parade, and then around the town square the various classes from Kindegarten through seniors in high school had a booth, most selling food items. Instead of having kids go door-to-door selling popcorn, etc. they make their money at the Fair. One lady I know worked in the seniors' booth - they sold 325 hamburgers in 4 hours. Next year we are going to rent a booth space and sell honey! Several town residents got together and gave the gazebo a fresh coat of paint for the Fair.