FUN

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 decades — giving a new coat of paint to thousands of smiling festival-goers. the Friends of the Library organization will be giving out lemonade, popcorn and books.

For lovers of the artistry of balloon-sculpting, check out Twist the Balloon Man — a character enacted by Marion, N.C.-native Dylan Rowe — who blends showmanship and fun into a spectacle for all ages. Performing for more than 30 years now, Rowe has taken his Twist the Balloon Man act all over the United States and Europe.

Boone’s own Two Rivers Community School will have a station set up for doing temporary tattoos, and The Children’s Playhouse intends to host a wooden sculpture activity for any budding architects.

Finally, the Town of Boone Police Department will have a photo wall and will have some dress-up gear available for eager attendees to interact with law enforcement, while Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff will supply material like sidewalk chalk and paint for various artistic activities.

Watauga County Pub- lic Library will be doing make-your-own-instrument stations in advance of Tommy Smith’s planned parade around Boonerang with any youthful volunteers, while

In addition to the various artists and performers on tap for the Kids Zone, Boonerang has partnered with several local businesses and organizations to provide further entertainment for young festival-goers.

With such a plethora of entertainment on tap, there is surely something for everyone to enjoy at Boonerang 2023.