Old Settlers

Every year around Labor Day, there is a celebration in downtown Olathe called Old Settlers. It consists of carnival rides, a parade, antique auto show, arts & crafts, and, more importantly, food. Lots and lots of food that you can only get at carnivals and Renaissance Faires.

Apparently it's been a tradition since 1898. I don't know what the purpose or history is of this Old Settlers, but Jim introduced me to it a couple years back. He said I had to go for a Grange Pup, which is sort of like a corn dog, but with pancake batter instead of corn batter. And yes, it is delicious!

So of course we go back every year, if only for the Grange Pups, Walking Tacos, Funnel Cake and Hawaiian Ice. Ok, so we don't eat all of that, but it is still fun to walk around with your Grange Pup and then toy with the idea of getting a Funnel Cake and maybe a giant turkey leg or corn on the cob.

We also can't leave without getting some swag from Farmers Insurance, or whatever company is giving away coozies. I am a sucker for a free coozie.

We brought Gunner along this year for his very first Old Settlers. I don't think he enjoyed it quite as much as we did. He can't eat the food, he's too young for rides and -- let's face it -- he has no need for swag such as coozies and chip clips.

But we had fun anyway! Maybe next year he will have more fun and stay awake long enough to take in some of the festivities.

Those Grange Pups are calling!

Gunner had so much fun that he couldn't stay awake.