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I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 10:40
by Mesarthim
so I went to the Minnesota state fair today. it was quintessential americana for sure.

lots of livestock was seen, went on some carnival rides, viewed various art competitions, looked at some cool technology exhibitions, drank some beer, and ate a whole lot of different foods on a stick.
the best part was that it was overcast and cool all day - never got above 65F/18C :greenie:

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 11:10
by Noyka
Grew up going to the Texas State fair. Minnesota State Fair is the largest glad you had fun!

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 11:12
by Mesarthim
I feel like there are really only a couple of state fairs that are known well outside of their respective states. Texas and Minnesota are it for sure.

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 11:16
by Noyka
Yes sir Minnesota is internationally known, unsure if Texas is as well. Have not been to one in 16 years.

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 17:01
by Verbal
was there a food eating competition. they are more american than caring about american flags

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 18:04
by zim
the county fair was one of the few things to look forward to as a kid where i grew up. only been to the ky state fair once, it was cool

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 18:08
by Methuselah Honeysuckle
We take the kids to the maryland state fair every year. It's nothing crazy but they get a kick out of it.

Some of my wife's family does the 4h thing. So the kids go hang out with their cousins show off whatever livestock they brought.

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 19:41
by Verbal
by your cousins livestock do you mean your cousins children

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 19:45
by Methuselah Honeysuckle
I got white trash roots gleeso, so if these were my cousins it'd be a very yes. But this is my wife's side of the family who actually runs a farm :redneck:

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 19:56
by Verbal
by a farm do you mean their household

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 19:56
by Methuselah Honeysuckle
I do not

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 20:09
by Verbal
ok

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 22:23
by User
glad that was sorted out

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 22:49
by Verbal
you and me both

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 22:50
by User
and yet, lingering questions

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 23:43
by Noyka
At least nick’s family doesn’t shoot coyotes or squirrels from the porch.

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 04 Sep 2021, 23:59
by Verbal
point blank is the way to go

Re: I've never been to a state fair before

Posted: 05 Sep 2021, 01:56
by Methuselah Honeysuckle
User wrote:
04 Sep 2021, 22:50
and yet, lingering questions
I don't believe you