Stark County Fair

The Stark County Fair.
I remember going there as a child.
The fair would come around. I would get excited and look forward to the day.
I can say to this day I had this same feeling of excitement. I am a few years older now but I get the same kid like feeling about the fair. When I found out the fair was set for the first week of September this year, I knew I wanted to go.
Something you should know or maybe not... but something I'm going to tell you anyways. I check my mailbox every morning when I clock in and every evening when I clock out.
One evening I was checking my mailbox before I left and found two orange tickets inside.
What were the tickets for you ask?
Well the fair of course!
My work gave all of their employees two complimentary tickets to the fair.
I was ecstatic!
I said thank you for the tickets and made it a point to say that I would definitely be going.
I was then told what to expect now from the fair. I guess it had changed since the last time I was there.
I found out the fair has slowly gone down hill over the past couple of years. What a disappointment.
Who cares, now that I had free tickets I was going to go.

Sunday evening T ventured over to my side of town. When she got here I gave her a quick tour of the house and then headed out. The sun was still up but it wasn't as hot out anymore. Which I was quickly thankful for. After parking the car we found the horses, said our hellos. They were all so beautiful!

It was on the fair... As we were walking in I saw pot belly pig racing. We quickly found seats. The show was to start at 6.

Ham Bone Express Hog Racing! What a name?!

After a short introduction the races began. There were four different races with four different groups of pigs. Each group of pigs getting cuter as we advanced. I mean these pigs were small and fuzzy with the cutest noses and little curly tails. Not only were these pigs cute they are smart. After being let out of the truck they ran down the ramp and right into the racing pen. 

The announcer got the crowed excited! We were all ready to see these pigs race around the track. I know I was full of excitement. The count down began and the pigs were off.
They ran around the little track, running past one another to reach the prize first.
What was the prize?
An Oreo cookie.

After the race we decided to see the animals first, since they were probably going to bed soon.
But on our way their we found the agricultural building first. Where the jarred products, produce, desserts, and flowers were housed.

There were many different types of flowers all very beautiful. We saw large pumpkins and odd shaped gourds, hay and wool all on display in the hall.

Next we finally found some animals.
Cows.

Then rabbits. And so many rabbits, probably 100s.

All kinds of rabbits. Each one in a little cage. Some of the rabbits were even for sale.

These were the biggest cows I've ever seen.
Then onto the goats.

This guy was so adorable. This took many shots. I couldn't seem to get a good shot. And when I was finally going to give up, I got one.

Cuddle buddies.

Sheep!

We finished wandering through the animal barns and realized our tummies were rumbling. Here I had thought it was just the cows mooing.
I knew what I wanted.
Stromboli.
I had it the last time I was at the fair and still remembered it. I had to find it. And I had a hunch on where to look, hopefully I was right!

And I found it! T decided she wanted to try the stromboli as well.

Veggie Stromboli! Yum, just as I remembered it.

T and I found a baby horse and his mommy both Clydesdale.

We were walking along and realized we hadn't gone into the arts and crafts building yet. We had seen the 4-H projects but not the crafts.
If you've followed my blog at all for awhile or know me personally you know that I love crafts! I had to see the crafts. One of the first things we saw was this piano bar and a giant Jenga. There were antiques, quilts, crafts, drawings, etc.

I recently purchased an adult coloring book with peacock designs. I absolutely love it. I spend most nights coloring in it with of course Revenge on. When I've had enough because I'm tired or back really begins to hurt I get into bed and watch The Twilight Zone. When I am finished with one of the coloring pages I'll put it on the blog.

xo

*Shine like Glitter*
First I want to apologize for the picture quality. I didn't want to take my good camera to the fair and had to use my phone.
Plus the lighting in these buildings wasn't the greatest.
Even though the fair wasn't as great as I remembered it to be.
I still had a good time with my best friend.
Have a great weekend everyone.