Just Some of the Awesome Stuff You Can Do and See at The Fair

Day One: Enter Here

Chefs Jeremy and Rachel from Bryant Lake Bowl

(they were awesome to volunteer with at the Renewing the Countryside

demo kitchen in the Eco Building)

Do yourself a favor and get to a brunch at BLB, then order

the Rock-n-Roller Bloody Mary. 

Two of my favorite IT Guys! 

First purchase of the day: BeerGarita at Tejas

Swedish classmate Eleanor

Giant Cow in Parade

Giant Chicken in Parade

Giant Bull in Parade (do you sense a theme here?)

Winners (will T compete next year?)

Risotto Balls (just say no; these are starchy and flavorless)

and my favorite Iced Coffee from French Meadow Bakery

A break in the shade with free newspaper

Child being air-locked inside large plastic ball 

Child floating away like a hamster on water

Day One at The Fair and I walked around with a smile so permanent that my head still aches after some aspirin and a shower.  For twelve days a year it doesn't matter who you vote for, how much money you make, what you look like, or where you live.  For twelve days a year we hang out, walk around, look at eachother, admire animals and vegetables, and eat.  If we are lucky we hear some great music, run into friends, and learn something new about our neighbors and ourselves.

STATE FAIR TRIVIA CONTEST

Friday, August 27 - Day Two of the 2010 Great Get-Together!

Easy: What is the Blue Ribbon Bargain Book and how much did it cost this year? (1 point for each correct answer)

Challenge:   How many information booths are located on the Fair Grounds? (2 points for each correct answer)