Documenting American culture by biodiesel

Two photographers are heading off on a trip around the US to photograph offbeat festivals. They are traveling in an old airstream hitched to a diesel truck, which they will run on vegetable oil. You can even help fund their project by purchasing a print from their website!

Some of the festivals on their list:

  • Hairy Chest, Legs, and Beard Contest in Fairbanks, Alaska
  • All-Night Gospel Singing in Bonifay, Florida
  • Machine Gun Shoot in Westpoint, Kentucky
  • Toboggan Championships in Camden, Maine
  • Little People of America Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • The Quiet Festival in Ocean City, New Jersey
  • The World Senior Games in St. George, Utah

Their website: www.americanfestivalsproject.com

Article about the trip: www.c-ville.com/index.php?cat=1990507071411724&ShowArticle_ID=11802507081875574

posted by mandalins4 on 8/ 7/2008 9:26 am | COMMENTS (3)
Comments (3)

This sounds like a lot of fun! I would love to see some of the photos from the trip.

posted by katiek on 8/ 7/2008 10:50 am

I'm excited to see the photos too :) They will be posting photos on their website as the trip progresses!

posted by mandalins4 on 8/ 7/2008 2:21 pm

Love the concept! I know someone who is heating their home with the vegetable oil fuel! How did you find these unique fairs?!?! Can't wait for the photos! CarolJean www.mygreenmug.org

posted by caroljean on 8/ 8/2008 5:12 pm

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