The Iowa State Fair has been put on one of those lists of places you’re supposed to visit before you die. Having just returned from my umpteenth visit to the fair, I guess I can now pass away a happy man.
It was a fine time to be at the fair today, given the nice weather and a stroll with good friends. A few things of note:
* The biggest boar and world record big bull attracted a lot of attention. (But is this a good way to promote livestock production to the general public?)
* The sight of of kids sleeping among their livestock is always touching.
* You wonder who pays to visit the snake house exhibit.
* A mule can be the choice of ride by a livestock control agent. A real nice mule.
* The antique farm machinery doesn’t look as old anymore.
* Minor breeds of dairy cattle are prettier than Holsteins.
* The fair puts up with a fair number of vices: You can drink beer in the morning, people smoke, and you can eat just about anything without getting a lecture from anyone.
* There is a tasty treat to be had at the Iowa Cattlemen's restaurant, a hot beef sundae: beef and gravy over mashed potatoes with a cherry tomato on top.
Long live the Iowa State Fair. If you haven’t seen it, or been to a big fair like it, you ought to put it on your list.
Here's a little photo/video tour: A day at the fair
2 comments:
John, there's just something missing from your Fair coverage. Or, maybe it's somebody.
We sure enjoyed the Iowa State Fair John! Cleanest fairgrounds we were ever on and the people are so genuine. It was a day we will never forget!
Really liked the FFA Jackets from each chapter displayed and the cornstalk where kids could see how much they grew from last year.
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