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Florence, Oregon, Carnival Near The Wharf

Davis Shows Northwest
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A carnival presented by Davis Shows Northwest external link provided equipment, including a Ferris wheel called the, "Century Wheel." A parking lot occupied part of the lot set aside for the carnival.


Florence, Oregon external link Carnival Near The Wharf   •  As part of the 108th Rhododendron Festival external link   •  (Photo taken 13:44:38 Friday 15 May 2015)   •  (Photo posted Sunday 17 May 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_1133
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The Arcade Of The Carnival
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A view looking down the arcade of the carnival with food stalls at this end and games further inside. Notice it was cloudy that day, and most folks wore long sleeves.


Florence, Oregon external link Carnival Near The Wharf   •  As part of the 108th Rhododendron Festival external link   •  (Photo taken 13:44:43 Friday 15 May 2015)   •  (Photo posted Sunday 17 May 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1134
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The Wipeout Ran
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The ride called the, "Wipeout," ran behind folks trying to decide on the next ride. Would they go back to the house of mirrors or forward toward the, "Dive Bomber?"


Florence, Oregon external link Carnival Near The Wharf   •  As part of the 108th Rhododendron Festival external link   •  (Photo taken 13:44:45 Friday 15 May 2015)   •  (Photo posted Sunday 17 May 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_1137
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The Century Wheel
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A brief video of a Ferris wheel called the, "Century Wheel." It was erected at the parking lot end of the field.


Florence, Oregon external link Carnival Near The Wharf   •  As part of the 108th Rhododendron Festival external link   •  (Photo taken 13:44:55 Friday 15 May 2015)   •  (Photo posted Sunday 17 May 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_1140
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Hand Chairs Near Trash
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Here and there scattered between rides were seating areas. The chairs were big hands. This particular seating area had a trash can in the center of the hands.


Florence, Oregon external link Carnival Near The Wharf   •  As part of the 108th Rhododendron Festival external link   •  (Photo taken 13:46:56 Friday 15 May 2015)   •  (Photo posted Sunday 17 May 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_1141
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The Monkey Maze
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The "Monkey Maze" was the name given to a hall of mirrors. A barely visible sign read, "No Casts Permitted."


Florence, Oregon external link Carnival Near The Wharf   •  As part of the 108th Rhododendron Festival external link   •  (Photo taken 13:47:34 Friday 15 May 2015)   •  (Photo posted Sunday 17 May 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_1142
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Please Don't Ever Stop Having Fun
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A sign above the start of the booths read:

Please Don't Ever
Stop
Having Fun
Think Safety
Now Showing


Florence, Oregon external link Carnival Near The Wharf   •  As part of the 108th Rhododendron Festival external link   •  (Photo taken 13:48:40 Friday 15 May 2015)   •  (Photo posted Sunday 17 May 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C14_1144
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Espresso/Coffee Trailer
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A Coffee trailer, parked near the parking lot, offered not just coffee but espresso, candy, milkshakes, and sundaes too.


Florence, Oregon external link Carnival Near The Wharf   •  As part of the 108th Rhododendron Festival external link   •  (Photo taken 14:01:24 Friday 15 May 2015)   •  (Photo posted Sunday 17 May 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_1147
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The Dive Bomber Ride
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The "Dive Bomber" ride operated that early afternoon with just one passenger.


Florence, Oregon external link Carnival Near The Wharf   •  As part of the 108th Rhododendron Festival external link   •  (Photo taken 14:08:20 Friday 15 May 2015)   •  (Photo posted Sunday 17 May 2015)   •  © 2015 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C15_1166
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