The Apple Butter Festival is a huge, two-day festival every October in historic Kimmswick, Missouri. This year was my first time attending, and I was impressed by the size of the event. Hundreds of food and craft vendors set up tents, the Blue Owl served food in and outside of the restaurant, Kimmswick’s shops were open for business, and live music was playing all day long.
Apple Butter Fest, photo by smalltowngirl
Of all that the festival had to offer, I think that it’s train was the most unique thing. The train offered rides around the festival to kids and adults.
Apple Butter Train, photo by smalltowngirl
The train engineer was a very friendly older man with an adorable puppy.
“Them’s some fancy boots you’re wearing”, he said to me. I thanked him and asked for permission to photograph him with his dog.
Train Engineer and Dog, photo by smalltowngirl
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