Did any of you ever dream of going to Oz or the Emerald City when you were a kid? Watching The Wizard
Of Oz movie was a much anticipated event when I was a kid. You know, we didn't have Pay Per View, or DVDs, Tivo or even VCRs back then. We waited for the yearly TV viewing of Judy Garland off to see The Wizard......NO, I am really NOT that OLD! ;-)
I had the privilege last weekend of experiencing a little "taste" of this very special place - at least a replica of it. Beech Mountain, NC hosts "Autumn At Oz" each year the first weekend of October.
The Land of Oz was a small theme park from 1970-1980 and many children and families visited the Oz characters. It closed and over the years was vandalized and went down hill. Thankfully, a group of people started working to recover any of the items that were taken from the park. They have even asked for donations of yellow bricks that were removed.
In 1993, after much refurbishing, The Land of Oz is open for this one weekend in October. Of course, it will never be what it once was but it's still magical.
For many years, some of the original characters have come, even some of the original munchkins! They have all the characters dressed up and encourage all the visitors to dress in Ozzy wear.... and that they do! Check out these visitors! Oz fans take this very seriously!!
LOTS of little Dorothys, Lions, Glindas and witches visiting the Oz on top of Beech Mountain.
It was a beautiful day in the 70s, perfect weather to walk the yellow brick road and meet Dorothy, Toto, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, Auntie Em, the Wizard, the Wicked Witch, Glinda-The Good Witch and lots more. Great photo ops!
Each year, since we bought property at Beech Mountain NC four years ago, we had hoped to get to Autumn at Oz....FINALLY, we made it this year and enjoyed it thorougly!!
We're OFF to
see the Wizard......
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Oh what a fun post! It looks like you guys had a blast! I love themed events...love costumes. That little Dorothy with pigtails is precious. Thanks for sharing your beautiful day with us. GBU, sis!