Woodruff Place Flea Market Indianapolis Indiana

The first weekend in spring is a great time in Indianapolis because there are so many events happening around town. One of our favorites is the Woodruff Place flea market, which is an annual community yard sale on the near east side of Indianapolis. The flea market is on Saturday and Sunday, and the historic neighborhood can become a congested area when the yard sale crowds show up, but if you look around you can normally find street parking within a few blocks. You can find a lot of the typical yard sale items at the Woodruff Flea Market, but there is also normally a good selection of furniture. We saw a set of mid century chairs for sale, and later that week we saw the exact same chairs in a remodeled home on HGTV, so you can find some cool stuff. And if you want to make a day out of it, start at Woodruff, then hit the Indy Urban Flea and the Midland Antique Market which are both nearby. Be sure to say hello if you happen to see a great mid century find being loaded in the car by Josh and Joe Travels!

Miss Georgetown Fair Queen Sarah Sigmon Spring Portrait Session in Danville

We've had a lot of fun doing pictures with Miss Georgetown Fair 2016 Sarah Sigmon, and pretty soon you'll start seeing pictures from our spring portrait session being used in the Vermilion County area to promote the Georgetown Fair and the Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant coming up in August. Queen Sarah has a busy summer ahead of her, and one of her biggest responsibilities is to be part of the search for the next queen.

Think you've got what it takes to be the next Georgetown Fair Queen? Want to sponsor one of the best programs for young women in Illinois? Look for the Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant on facebook, contact the Georgetown Fair or get in touch with pageant directors Jill Pope and Karen Thornsbrough.

This picture is a preview from our spring portrait session with Queen Sarah, and some of you might recognize the location in Danville. Look for more pictures of Queen Sarah coming this summer, and be sure to tell us which ones you like most when you see Josh and Joe Travels!

Georgetown Fair Queen Sarah Sigmon at the D102 Mother Daughter Contest in Danville

On Saturday, May 13, 2017, we were in Danville, IL, with Miss Georgetown Fair Sarah Sigmon for the D102 Mother Daughter Look-A-Like Contest. It was great to see Tommy B and the D102 crew at the contest, and Queen Sarah was right up front because she was one of the judges. Making appearances with D102 is just part of how the Georgetown Fair Queen is active in the Vermilion County area, and she'll be especially busy this summer promoting the Georgetown Fair coming up in August. Queen Sarah has a lot planning this summer so be sure to wave if you see her official photographers Josh and Joe Travels!

St Louis Zoo and Forest Park

We've been on the go a lot this spring and we wanted to show you a few pictures from a recent weekend in St. Louis. We were in St. Louis to see one of our favorite Georgetown fair queens graduate at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and we couldn't pass up the chance to cross the river and spend a little time in one of our favorite cities.

St. Louis is famous for barbecue and we were quick to find our way to Pappy's Smokehouse. Pappy's actually advertises themselves as the best Memphis style bbq in St. Louis, so you'll have to figure out that part on your own. What we can tell you is we waited in line for about 20 minutes before we hit the order counter on a Sunday right at lunch rush and you'd better know what you want to order by the time you hit hit the register. We spent most of the time in line checking out the menu. We waited maybe 5-10 minutes for our food to be brought to our table. Bottom line: Joe says these are some of the best ribs he's had anywhere in the country, and the burnt ends are so good alone you won't want to use too much sauce. Higher recommended.

We also spent a few hours in Forest Park, and because there is no general admission charge to enter the St. Louis Zoo, we went in to check on the elephants. Being in Forest Park reminded us just how cool this place really is - not all cities have an enormous green space filled with parks, golf, museums and a world class zoo. History buffs will remember St. Louis hosted the worlds fair, and we actually parked near the pavilion and walked to zoo's north entrance. We had a lot of fun in St. Louis and we can't wait to be there again, so be sure to say high if you see Josh and Joe Travels!

Georgetown 2017 Princess Luncheon with Queen Sarah Sigmon

On Saturday, March 4th we were thrilled to be in Georgetown for the annual princess luncheon. The princess luncheon has become one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, so much so that we are starting to wonder if the princess luncheon is just as popular as the fair queen pageant. With a ballerina, story time with Queen Sarah, dances and lots of crown shaped cookies it was a great afternoon in Georgetown.

If you missed the princess luncheon be sure to mark you calendars for next year - Georgetown Fair Queen Princess. Luncheon tickets generally go on sale in February, and they tend to go fast, so get in touch with queen directors Jill Pope or Karen Thornsbrough for more information. And be sure to keep checking back to see what Queen Sarah does next right here at Josh and Joe Travels!

Georgetown Fair Queen 2016 Sarah Sigmon

Miss Georgetown Fair 2016 Sarah Sigmon is cruising through her year of service with her next appearance coming soon at the annual princess luncheon. But Queen Sarah has been busy all winter, and we wanted to share with you a few of our favorite shots from Sarah's official portrait sessions. We had a chance to photograph Sarah for her official portrait and state pageant headshot, and we did a session with her to get pictures of her state pageant competition wardrobe. For the pageant uninitiated out there, fair queens compete each year at the state pageant, and they are judged in speech, interview, swimsuit and evening gown, plus they bring outfits for social gatherings and other events that take place during pageant weekend. We'll be posting pictures from the annual princess luncheon soon, so be sure to check back right here at Josh and Joe Travels!

Georgetown Fair Queen 2017 Princess Luncheon coming March 4th

The Georgetown Fair Queen Princess Luncheon is one of our favorite events, and this year Miss Georgetown Fair 2016 Sarah Sigmon on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Georgetown Fairgrounds. Tickets are only $15 but you have to buy them in advance.

Tickets go fast and are available at Rustic Charm and Knights Insurance in Georgetown, from our friends at Floral n Fair in Catlin, and at Cottage Coiffures and Berry's Garden Center in Danville. Tickets go fast so be sure to check soon if you haven't already purchased your tickets. Look for more info on the official Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant facebook page or get in touch with Georgetown Fair Queen Pageant directors Jill Pope and Karen Thornsbrough, or just ask your favorite former fair queen.

Each princess at the luncheon gets a gift bag full of royal goodies, plus everyone meets Queen Sarah and gets a picture before they leave. Queen Sarah will read one of her favorite stories and lead the princesses in a dance, plus she'll teach everyone to curtsy. As the official photographers of the Georgetown Fair Queen we'll be posting lots of pictures form the luncheon right here, and if you are there in person be sure to say bippity boppity hello to Josh and Joe Travels!