The Roy Orbison Festival in Wink, TX started Friday evening with the Pretty Woman Contest. Shelbi Richardson, the pageant winner and a senior this year wore the crown beautifully. After the pageant, local Orbison impersonator, Walt Quigley, opened for the Truly Lover Trio. I myself didn't attend any of these events as I was saving all my strength for the parade on Saturday.Annieand I arrived just as the parade started Saturday morning, and was a bit disappointed that only a few of the antique cars showed up. All in all, it was probably the smallest Orbison parade I ever recalled seeing. After the parade we crossed the street and headed to check out the vendors. The flea market had been canceled so we were just left with a dozen or so vendors which the majority were locals. My daughter's favorite experience was of course the dunking booth. She paid to throw some balls and then she begged to sit in the booth to have some balls thrown at her!I'm pretty sure we spent about two hours at that particular event. Pretty much, you toured the museum, ate a hot dog, dunked a kid and waited until the evening's concert, unless you meandered over to the park where a softball tourney was being played. It was the first of it's kind for the festival and I'm told that it was a huge success which means more than likely it will repeat for next year. The evening ended and brought on the Stage 3 Band, featuring Wes Orbison on bass. I found out tonight, that Wes made his debut about 20 years ago in Wink when he was just a kid.The Truly Lover Trio then performed and they were pleasant. There were a few dancers, but for the most part people just sat and enjoyed the cool evening breeze and some time to unwind with some good music. Friday evening's rain as well as the early Saturday morning rain threatened to dampen the festival, but by 9AM...all the rain had dissipated and the day's events went on without a hitch! Overall, Annie and I enjoyed ourselves and are looking forward to next year's event.
Who says over 40 is over the hill? I enjoy listening to great music from all decades and genres, walking hand in hand with the one I love and nurturing the two smartest funnest kids ever! Although I'm not a native of West Texas, I've been here long enough to know the drill. HOT, WINDY and DESOLATE! So, that's why you'll find me and the kids heading out to some of our favorite hangs out...these places would include mild temperatures, mild winds and lush landscapes! I stick around because one day I'm hoping the Permian Basin will be underwater once again, and then I'll have beach front property! :D
The Roy Orbison Festival in Wink, TX started Friday evening with the Pretty Woman Contest. Shelbi Richardson, the pageant winner and a senior this year wore the crown beautifully. After the pageant, local Orbison impersonator, Walt Quigley, opened for the Truly Lover Trio. I myself didn't attend any of these events as I was saving all my strength for the parade on Saturday.
Annie and I arrived just as the parade started Saturday morning, and was a bit disappointed that only a few of the antique cars showed up. All in all, it was probably the smallest Orbison parade I ever recalled seeing. After the parade we crossed the street and headed to check out the vendors. The flea market had been canceled so we were just left with a dozen or so vendors which the majority were locals. My daughter's favorite experience was of course the dunking booth. She paid to throw some balls and then
she begged to sit in the booth to have some balls thrown at her! I'm pretty sure we spent about two hours at that particular event. Pretty much, you toured the museum, ate a hot dog, dunked a kid and waited until the evening's concert, unless you meandered over to the park where a softball tourney was being played. It was the first of it's kind for the festival and I'm told that it was a huge success which means more than likely it will repeat for next year. The evening ended and brought on the Stage 3 Band, featuring Wes Orbison on bass. I found out tonight, that Wes made his debut about 20 years ago in Wink when he was just a kid.
The Truly Lover Trio then performed and they were pleasant. There were a few dancers, but for the most part people just sat and enjoyed the cool evening breeze and some time to unwind with some good music. Friday evening's rain as well as the early Saturday morning rain threatened to dampen the festival, but by 9AM...all the rain had dissipated and the day's events went on without a hitch! Overall, Annie and I enjoyed ourselves and are looking forward to next year's event.
4 comments:
Looking at the Pretty Woman Winner, I can't help but ask, do all the women in Wink sorta look alike?
LOL...a bit Stepfordish?
Roy Orbison's voice and musical presence were totally unique.....he's much missed.
It was a treat...to hear Wes Orbison, his son, sing the final song of the evening...Pretty Woman.
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