It was just as we had hoped it would be, a real country fair. After 124 years, this fair still stays true to it's rural roots. There were animals, crafts, fifty cents for a slice of homemade pie, bags of candy for a quarter, classic games and lots of sunshine. There wasn't a neon light, cotton candy, over sized stuffed animal or ride in sight.
We worked like crazy the week before we went away because we wanted to enter some of our handiwork. The kids out did themselves as always, button people, handwriting (Elias came in 3rd Karen!) treasure boxes, recycled piggy banks, a decorated t-shirt, knitting, baked goods, the list goes on. The highlights were our rooster coming in first place, Oreo our rabbit coming in 2ND place, Elias' doll and doll clothes coming first and receiving an invite to the Ontario Agricultural Fair with this entry (so excited!), Ben's button person who had a country theme coming in first, Aria's photos getting first place and my personal celebration was my embroidery coming in first.
The prizes were ribbons and small monetary amounts, which are shared at a potluck evening in October. What a great way to extend the fun!
As if that wasn't fun enough, the games kept everyone busy. There were sack races, tug of war, wheel barrow races, running races, shoe fling, sawing, hammer the fastest. They were a blast.
We enter a fair every year, it has become a bit of a tradition. This one had all the parts of a fair we love rolled into one.
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This looks like so much fun...Our fall fair is coming to town on the Thanksgiving weekend, and we can't wait. Who would have thought that a slice of pie and a little red ribbon could bring so much happiness?
Joanna
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