Munchkinland Delights Families From All Over the Country

More than 250 guest and volunteers enjoyed Buckeye's first Munchkinland Adventure on Saturday, October 4th.  Families came from as far away as Pasadena, CA and Chicago, Il to join local residents for a full day of fun.  Volunteers dressed as characters from the Wizard of Oz lead children and adults through a nonstop array of games and activities.  Children had a hard time picking their favorite game and character and parents had an equally hard time trying to get the kids out the door to go home. Special thanks to all the wonderful volunteers and staff that helped create this memorable event for the families that visited Beech Mountain.

Toto had his pick of Dorothy's.

Who are these handsome fellows?

Cider Press Highlight of Hayride

 

Steve Burton and Sean with cider press.

Over 50 individuals braved less than ideal weather conditions to join the Chamber and Buckeye staff at the first Hayride of the season.  Not only were they treated to a foggy-fun ride, they also had a chance to toss some apples and turn the gears on a 150 year old cider press.  The taste of the freshly pressed juice amazed young and old and Johnny Appleseed would have enjoyed the enthusiasm exhibited by all the attendees.  Other activities included pumpkin painting and bowling on the sledding hill.  Thanks to Steve Burton for sharing his "cider-making" skills and answering a lot of questions.  The cider press was so popular, it will make encore appearance at the Halloween Party. Thanks also to the Famous Brick Oven for providing FREE putt putt golf the day of the Hayride. 

Expert apple tossers.