By Charlie the Cat
What a great weekend! I love this time of year when all the outdoor festivals begin. Fruita’s own Mike the Headless Chicken Festival was a blast! I think Ture Nycum, our new City of Fruita Recreation Director, and his staff did a great job this year.

Can you imagine what Mr. Nycum must have been thinking when they first told him he’d be organizing a festival in memory of a headless chicken? I usually have to explain it to my friends several times before they understand, and they never truly believe until they see the festival for themselves.

I began the festival by making my way around the food booths on Friday night. Most of the vendors were quite generous to my friends and me. We were turned away from the beer and wine tent for not having identification, but I suppose that was for the best. I really wanted to try the bungee jumper this year, but the guy said I didn’t weigh enough! Why am I eating diet cat food then?

On Saturday I woke up early for the Lion’s Pancake Breakfast. Wow, I don’t know what they put in the batter, but their pancakes are always so delicious. Verlan Goss, the Fruita Lion’s Club president, hooked me up with an unlimited supply!
Many pancakes later, I waddled down to the End Zone to watch the lawn mower races. Talk about hilarious. I wanted to ride one of the mowers Wildcat Rentals provided, but I couldn’t reach the gearshift.

As full as I still was, I managed to walk around and check out all the cool cars. I jumped behind the wheel of a few of those sweet rides. You would not believe how good I looked in that white ‘69 Camaro parked across from Bank of the West. I definitely could see myself driving that car around Fruita this summer.
What a great time. I can’t wait until next year!

Send questions, comments & letters of adoration to 217 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, CO 81521 or e-mail charlie@fruitatimes.com.