Countdown to Derby: Chow Wagon
I know that for many folks in Louisville, the countdown to Derby begins with Thunder Over Louisville.
But for me, it’s the opening of the Chow Wagon.
Last year, my first Derby Season in Louisville, when my co-workers talked about “Chow Wagon” I had no idea what to expect. Really, to describe it, it doesn’t sound like much: a bunch of fair food vendors in the park. At night, there are free concerts. That’s it.
Oh, but for those of us who work downtown, it’s a fantastic yearly ritual. Here’s why:
This was my lunch on Thursday. On an absolutely goregous, sunny day, I walked less than two blocks to the Waterfront, ordered some ribbon fries with cheese and bacon along with a fresh-squeezed lemonade, sat outside in the fresh air and listened to a band play.
It was fantastic.
Granted, it rained Friday and all weekend, and it’s dreary outside today. Luckily, the Chow Wagon is up and running through the end of the week. I’m definitley going to go back for more lemonade.
I don’t think my stomach can handle any more ribbon fries, though.
