Visiting with my parents, grandparents, cousins...the memories reach far into my childhood. There were many years that I didn't get to attend. Time or money always played a part as my kids were growing up. But this is the fourth year in a row that I've gone.
I love capturing part of the atmosphere generated by the crowds and especially the wonder of kids. People excited, standing in line, the Midway, listening to people who are seeing BIG TEX for the first time.Everything about the fair makes my mind want to write, capturing real people and their reactions.
I had the big camera hanging around my neck and my phone in my hands...so much fun, it's hard limiting the number of pictures I've chosen for today.SO...
what midway is complete
without a man with no pants....
Thing 1, Thing 2,
Thing 3, Thing 4
Aren't they a cute family?
Good sports, letting me take their picture.
CHICKEN FRIED BACON
Yes, it's as good as it sounds.
I think Tim's eyes rolled back in his head.
THE ARBORETUM
A wonderful break from the heat.
Loved the pumpkin painting and carving.
Trains are always fun, the plants almost came alive...
A Nature
version of
THE TEXAS STAR
THE TEXAS STAR was added for the Texas Sesquicentennial ... Now a Texas Landmark.
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| The Texas Star, 1986 permanent addition |
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Thanks for taking a look at my pictures. More of our FAIR DAY is coming up on A Picture A Day. Do you visit your State Fair? What's your favorite part?
Our state fair starts tomorrow... It is so much fun just to look around at all of the stuff there! I like the animals...Once again great pics Angi!
ReplyDeleteThanks Colleen.
DeleteTexas runs for about a month and you have to look at the schedule to hit the day to look at a particular animal. I remember when they used to be there all the time.
~Angi
We had the Brisbane Exhibition not that long ago. I suppose it qualifies as a state fair. Though most rural towns of any size have their own local show. I head straight for the craft exhibits.
ReplyDeleteHA HA
DeleteWe entered the craft building and my daughter's boyfriend took a step away...my daughter says, "It's no use skipping ahead. We're going to look at everything." I got a kick out of that.
~Angi