Things Not To Miss at The County Fair
Food, Rides, and Fun
Our local county fair just ended and brought back great childhood memories. Mom would take my brother, me, and maybe a friend to our fairgrounds, where we could split off and create our adventure. County fairs are part of many Americans’ lives. But, if you’ve never been, it’s best described as an amusement park, agricultural celebration, and music festival rolled into one. Usually lasting a week to ten days, here are the top things you shouldn’t miss at your next county (or State) fair:
Food
BBQ, hot dogs, pizza, gyros, and more deep-fried food than you’ve ever seen in one place. Not healthy but sooo good.
Sweet Treats
Funnel cakes, ice cream, snow cones, candy apples, cotton candy. My teeth are falling out just thinking about it.
Games
Skee ball, ring toss, and other games of skill (or luck) to win oversized stuffed animals and other trinkets.
Rides
Ferris Wheel, the scrambler, funhouses, carousel, the list goes on and on. Just be sure to ride BEFORE you eat.
Animals
4H club and farmers bring their best. You can see goats, sheep, chickens, rabbits, cows, and other animals.
Music and Live Performances
Bands of all kinds play concerts, from professional performers to local entertainers.
Art
Fine arts, gardening, and canned and baked goods are judged and shown. Check out Aunt Bea’s quilt, grandma’s jam, and your 3rd-grade neighbor’s minion statue made of legos.
Motorsports
Tractor pulls, car derby, and car and truck shows take place, so if you love loud and motors, this is for you!
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Rebecca is the founder of Sightseeing Sidekick travel blog and the publisher of both a lifestyle and a bridal magazine. Living in Northern Virginia, she’s a 50+ mother and grandmother who started travel blogging to share her “new to her” experiences as she has more time to travel. She hopes to “inspire women who previously may not have been able to travel due to career or family obligations to plan, sightsee, and create memories.” You can follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube
