The Bog Days Festival was officially cancelled this year due to weather concerns. As far as I know, the festival has never been cancelled in the town's history. Not even the year after 9 children were struck by lightning and killed while on a roller coaster at the festival in 1989. I actually reported on that incident. I was there when it happened. It was a tragedy and a traumatic experience that shook the town. And yet... the show must go on. Bastards.
The torrential rain and flooding has continued, so it makes sense that Mayor Hale would want to reschedule the festival, which was his original plan. The mayor deciding to cancel the festival altogether, however, is puzzling. Townsfolk appear disappointed and some have publicly dissented, but Mayor Hale has not backed down on his decision.
Disappearances in 2009 and 2019, and 9 children in 1989. Is 9 the new 13?
ReplyDeleteWhat is the date for the Bog Days festival and what is the tradition behind it? I would love to know more as I have never heard of this holiday. Is it just a Nettlebrook thing?
ReplyDeleteI was thinking of dedicating a blog post to it, actually.
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Please do Mr. Holloway! This festival sounds very interesting.
DeleteSo... Every ten years, Nettlebrook is fraught with murders and disappearances - often (*most* often?) with the youth as victims?
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