While attending “Microfestivus” in Roanoke a few weeks ago, I was approached by a middle-aged guy with a long ponytail, tie-dye shirt and Birkenstocks. He handed me a postcard announcing “The Capitol City Carnival,” with the subtitle “Faire & Brewe.” With my curiosity fully piqued, I started up a conversation which extended over a couple of beers. This kind of stuff really hits home with me, being a kid that grew up and even worked in many of the arcades, freak shows and amusement piers on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. I have never dreamed of such a thing as a beer carnival… Wow! Count me in!

This particular event sounds like the real deal with snake charmers, sword swallowers, a burlesque show and even something called a human blockhead (how did they know I would be there?). There is going to be plenty of music as well. Who better to set the “freak show” mood than headliner George Clinton?

Did I forget to mention that this is a brew fest? There will be several local and regional craft brewers offering up plenty to sample. The multi-day event takes place 20 minutes from that other perpetual carnival (Washington, DC) in Centerville, Va., September 21-23. For further details and tickets, check the website: www.capitolcitycarnival.com

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