Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Friday, September 5, 2014
Thursday, September 4, 2014
Gopher Glasses 2014
When I showed up at the Fair with Mike and Charisse on August 23, we saw a bunch of people walking around in these wild shades. I turned out there are the cartoon eyes of the University of Minnesota's gopher mascot. I decided I had to have a pair. Charisse and I looked everywhere and finally asked someone where they got them. It turns out it was a U of M booth not far from the Education Building. When we arrived they were, alas, out of stock. We were told they'd be handing out free backpacks soon. I politely declined. I didn't want a backpack. I wanted gopher glasses.
Photo from the internet.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Minnesota State Fair 1918
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Fair Attendance
Found the above information at the History and Heritage Center.
It turns out 2014 has been a record breaking year for attendance at the Fair. 1.8 million people attended The Fair this year. That's 34, 000 more people than the previous record. The surge was likely due to the new West End Market and also better overall weather than last year.
This was a record breaking year for me as well. I made it to The Fair three times this year. That's a first for me!
Third Visit 2014 - Giant Inflatable Dog
I had to say goodbye to my favorite giant inflatable dog before leaving.
Third Visit 2014 - Giant Sing Along
Sunday, August 31, 2014
On the walk back to the parking lot, Dale and I just had to stop by the Giant Sing Along as we had so much fun there last year. We stopped by as they were about to begin Bennie and the Jets by Elton John. Sorry to say that this song just not lend itself well to sing-along. We couldn't figure out how it made the playlist. Last year we caught them playing We Are Young by Fun and Don't Stop Believing by Journey. These songs worked.
Third Visit 2014 - The Giant Gopher Part 2
Wow. Three times to the Fair this year. My most EVER. And no, Dale, the gopher did not have any corn stuck between his teeth. I was just kidding.
Third Visit 2014 - DNR Building
I've never been to the DNR Building but we decided to give it a try since it was on the Minnesota Historical Society's walking tour of the Fair. We found out that the building, which resembles a classic looking lodge, turned 80 years old this year and ran into a couple of different versions of Smokey the Bear.
Third Visit 2014 - The Blue Barn
Sunday, August 31, 2014
The Blue Barn is another food option in the West End Market. We didn't make it there this year but will make a point of it next year.
Third Visit 2014 - Lulu's Public House
Sunday, August 31, 2014
While in the West End Market, Dale and I stopped for a bite to eat at Lulu's. We both got the walleye tacos. They were wonderful. Fried walleye and cole slaw in a soft shell taco. Mike got the same thing when I was here with him.
Third Visit 2014 - Christmas Ornament
These are some metal Christmas ornaments we found being sold in the West End Market.
Monday, September 1, 2014
Third Visit 2014 - The Old Heritage Square
I had never been to Heritage Square when it existed as described above. I didn't even know it was there.
Third Visit 2014 - History and Heritage Center
From another exhibit at The History and Heritage Center. Old photo is from 1928.
Third Visit 2014 - History and Heritage Center
I was excited to spend a little more time in the West End Market than I had last time. Dale was really excited to see it. The History and Heritage Center had a lot of fun stuff to see and a lot of great information.
Third Visit 2014 - Crazy Maze
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Didn't go in the Crazy Maze but I had to show Dale where Charisse and I got the video footage we texted him from my first visit this year.
Third Visit 2014 - Blue Moon Dine-In Theater
The sweet corn ice cream I got on my last visit was so good I just had to have more. Dale and I stayed long enough to sit down and catch a Daffy Duck cartoon in the theater.
Third Visit 2014 - Christmas Tree
First-prize winning Christmas tree from Happy Land Tree Farms.
Third Visit 2014 - Seed Sacks 1
Don't ask me why I think seed sacks are so cool. They just are.
Third Visit 2014 - Agriculture Horticulture Building
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Next we stopped by the Agriculture Horticulture Building to get a look at the Crop Art and find the prize winning Christmas tree.
Third Visit - DFL Booth
Sunday, August 31, 2014
We stopped by the DFL booth. I met the candidate for Minnesota Lieutenant Govenor, Tina Smith. Before we left I had to get a picture with Hillary.
Third Visit 2014 - Sunflower
I love sunflowers. You can see the Sky Glider in the distance.
Third Visit 2014 - Giggles and Sparks Trailers
Sunday, August 31, 2014
After getting our tickets we walked by my favorite dog and then Giggles Campfire Grill. Giggles is where I had the excellent walleye mac and cheese a couple of days ago. The inflatable dog is at the Sparks Trailers stand. The guy there told me I wasn't allowed the take a picture of the dog. I asked why and he laughed and said, "because it's classified."
Third Visit 2014 - Dale
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Dale hasn't been feeling well lately so he surprised me when he said he wanted to accompany me to the Fair with me today. This was his first trip this year but my third. We took the Larpenteur Avenue route and parked at the north end of the grounds. Gorgeous day today. Quite a difference from when Mom and I went a couple days ago.
Second Visit 2014 - Fireworks
Fireworks at the Grandstand after the Prairie Home performance.
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