Technology Hath Trickled Down

The Fourth of July Hometown Fest is in full swing here, including the carnival rides, but this year there's a bit of a twist. Gone are the little air-conditioned booths dotting the midway, with people inside to sell you ride tickets and wristbands. This year it's a self-contained vending trailer, complete with ATM (in the center, just in case you need one).

It even comes equipped with gauges (on the corners) to check your children's heights.

Ah, yes, the changing face of Americana.