Why were there defective rubber duckies at Old Dover Days?
Well, before we get to the lame ducks we need to do a little background painting. See the photo page. Old Dover Days is a large street fair with an historical theme centered around Colonial themes and times. But besides the Founding Fathers and Friends the period costumes range from the Society for Creative Anachronism in medieval wear including ‘battle-cans’ to an encampment of soldiers from the War Between the States to a setup of Native Americans in full regalia demonstrating dances in front of a teepee. Besides the living history you have vendors of various types from hand made crafts to professional products and services, then there are charities and informational booths as well as a selection of politicians. Then you have the parade with nearly a hundred units including several marching bands from the local high school and colleges, a beauty queen or two, some old cars, a few civic groups, and an antique fire truck. Then you need enough food and drink vendors to satisfy every tas
