Photos From Our Time in Booktown.

Photos From Our Time in Booktown.

Friday afternoon
Was set‑up time for both the Bookstall Vendors and the Food Vendors — a quiet buzz of preparation before the weekend unfolded.


Saturday:
Was all about settling in and getting to know our fellow book vendors in Marquee T — Robert, Janette, Suzanne & Karen, Collin, and Lynette.

Although officially “T”, we were affectionately nicknamed the Zombie Marquee, thanks to Robert’s eye‑catching banner at the entrance.


Of course, my assistant salesman was the true star attraction of my bookstall.

Down at ground level, under the tables, Frankie and the little girl next door — tucked beneath her dad’s table of books — became fast friends.

Every now and then, we wandered through the festival to soak up the wonderful carnival atmosphere.


There was dancing in the streets, violin music drifting from a balcony, giant book readers roaming about, and even Larry the Lizard slithered into our tent to say hello.


Sunday brought another magical day of sunshine, stories, and festival energy.
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After a magical weekend in Booktown, the wagon rolls home with tired feet and happy hearts.


And as the last notes fade, we carry Booktown home with us — tired feet, full hearts, and memories that will linger long after the carnival is over.










Ivor Steven ©  March 2026

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G'day, and welcome to my blog site. My name is Ivor Steven, I live in Geelong, Australia. I'm an ex-industrial chemist, and a retired plumber, and a former Carer of my wife(Carole), for 30 years, who suffered from severe MS. I Write poetry about those personal thoughts, throughout and beyond my life as a Carer. I've been blogging for over 2 years, and writing poems for 19 years. Of course a lot of my poems are about my favourite subject Carole, but since I've been blogging my writings have become quite varied, humourous, mystical, observational, and even a few monster/horror poems.

30 thoughts on “Photos From Our Time in Booktown.”

  6. What a beautiful festival! What lovely smiles! What a joy-filled time! What good memories made! 🙂
    Looks like Frankie worked hard AND had some fun! 🙂
    Now you must both get some rest! 🙂
    (((HUGS))) and ❤️❤️❤️

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    1. It was a fun blast,
      but the sunny task
      of the marquees warm flask
      was an exhausting ask … thank you very much for your kind words, Carolyn, and we’ll a few restful days to recuperate 🌞🥰📘📖🎶🌏🐶💛

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