Attractions: May 2009 Archives

In Greenwich, it takes about 8 minutes to make one batch of homemade ice cream at the Ice Cream Man. Each batch equals 10 gallons of delicious ice cream which is then sold from the firm's Log Cabin, on Route 29.

The Ice Cream Man uses the old fashioned batch method of production, Fresh Cream, and the best ingredients they can find. The result is that they produce the highest quality most distinctive flavors of hard and soft ice cream in the county.

The Ice Cream Man is open during the summers every day from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Besides ice cream, visitors can purchase ice cream cakes, pies, soup and sandwiches. The Ice Cream Man became famous in 2007 when it was the host site for a "Throwdown with Bobby Flay" of the Food Network.

For more details, to order or online, or directions to the Ice Cream Man, please visit www.the-ice-cream-man.com.

In a historic 1790 home in the hamlet of Kingsbury, a Crazy dream has come true for Hilary Cooper-Kenny. Utilizing leftover products of the textile industry and antique looms, old blue jeans and millends, she manufactures functional, durable and beautiful floor coverings while fabric remnants become fashionable rag bags.

While Crazy as a Loom is a working studio, visitors are always welcome. There are literally tons of fabric, and many projects in progress at all times. It is all about color and texture. With 13 antique looms, 10,000 pounds of fabric and 2,600 square feet in which to work, visitors will be treated to the rhythmic sounds of old looms doing their job, treadles to floor, harnesses raised, beaters packing the weft and the opportunity to weave their way into one of Washington County's formerly best kept secrets.

For more details, please visit www.crazyasaloom.com.

For over a century, the Washington County Fair has been a showcase of ingenuity and innovation. A unique opportunity for the Washington County community to come together to celebrate its agricultural heritage. Best of all, everyone's invited to the Fair Grounds, in Greenwich, August 24th - August 30th, 2009, to experience all of the excitement.

4-H displays, great rides, food, entertainment and more animals than you can imagine. Tractor pulls, a demolition derby, a firefighter show, dog agility demonstrations, and an ATV pull are just a few of the special events that take place on the fairgrounds. Visit the fair's website at www.washingtoncountyfair.com to join the countdown to the fair, to get directions, or just to learn more.