Fun at the Fair

We have a great state fair here in SE Idaho. It's a family tradition to go every year. It always falls on the Labor Day weekend, and goes for an entire week. We go to look at the animals, see the commercial displays, eat the food and watch the people. It's an experience.

This year was no different. Hailey and I were the only ones home to go to the fair, so we went. We always park on the north end of the fairgrounds, so the first thing we see when we enter the fairgrounds is the McKee's booth. They have a petting zoo for little kids to see real animals close up and touch and pet them, but Hailey's favorite part is the puppies. They have puppies for adoption every year. She loves to go and hold them, and pet them and always tells me that she wants one. I always say no.

We tore ourselves away from the puppies, and went to the large animal barn. I love to see the big draft horses. I don't need to look at the sheep, the pigs, the goats or the cows, but I do love the draft horses.

 This big guy asked very nicely to have his picture taken--who was I to deny such a polite request?

His twin wanted a picture, too. Such a beautiful pair of animals.

After we walked through the horse barn, it was getting onto bean time, so we went in search of lunch. There are ample opportunities for food at the fair. We decided to have our traditional funnel cake at the Winder's booth.

After we walked through the needlearts building and the commercial booths, it was time for a drink. Going to the fair is thirsty work, so we found a drink to slake our thirst.

I didn't get pictures of the Reed's Dairy cheese curds or the ice cream cone--those cones are two-fisted affairs, but we each had one and they were delicious, as always.

It was a fun day, with a fun girl, and we'll definitely do it again, next year!