Showing posts with label 2018. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2018. Show all posts

Friday, September 7, 2018

State Fair 2018 (Second Visit) - The Fair After Dark

Saturday, September 2, 2018

I love starting out at the fair in the later afternoon. That way, you get to see the lights come on after a few hours. Generally, as much as I love the fair, my endurance limit is around 4, maybe 5, hours. When Dale and I go we usually get there between 4 and 5 pm. This allows up to see the fair in the daylight and also at night. I remember as a kid we'd go after Dad got home from work. We'd arrive for dinner at the Mexican Village ( now the International Bazaar), get some treats, do a few rides, and hang out until it just started to get dark and the lights would come up. My fair endurance as an adult is pretty much the same as when I was a little kid. 

Sunday, September 2, 2018

State Fair 2018 (First Visit) - Crowds

Saturday, August 25, 2018



Big crowds today. Sorry to say it was cloudy as my photos would have turned out a little better. Pretty humid though so maybe the lack of sun helped to make it feel a little bit cooler.


Big new thing for me this year was the Space Tower.




State Fair 2018 (First Visit) - Fine Arts Building

Saturday, August 25, 2018

So exciting this year to find out I actually know one of the artists. I love her painting too.



This year's commemorative art was prominently displayed as always.

Kristi Abbott was this year's winner and her artwork contains more than 50 hidden images.

State Fair 2018 (First Visit) - Pronto Pup

Saturday, August 25, 2018


How could I say no to one of these?

State Fair 2018 (First Visit) - Blue Moon Dine-In Theater

Saturday, August 25, 2018

My most favorite place to eat at the fair is the Blue Moon Dine-In Theater. The food is always great and they introduce a new kind of ice cream every year. 

This year the new flavor is smoked soft serve.




It includes what's listed in the above photo. I got it with the hot chocolate sauce.


It came with a bacon chip and a roasted marshmallow.


I found it to be quite good.





State Fair 2018 (First Visit) - Sky Glider

Saturday, August 25, 2018


State Fair 2018 (First Visit) - Salem Lutheran Church Dining Hall

Saturday, August 25, 2018

I've never eaten nor had the egg coffee here. However, upon finding myself parched, this was the closest place selling water. I've seen Salem Lutheran Church at the fair for as long as I can remember.

State Fair 2018 (First Visit) - Ferris Wheel

Saturday, August 25, 2018

State Fair 2018 (First Visit) - Cow

Saturday, August 25, 2018

State Fair 2018 (First Visit) - Souvenirs

Saturday, August 25, 2018