My daughters and I went to the Boulder County Fair yesterday.  I thought it would be big, but it was mostly small.  And that was pretty much okay.  There were pigs and chickens and goats and cows, a rodeo, a steam-engine tractor, corn dogs and frozen bananas and french fries, and a demolition derby.  There was also a small carnival, about six rides or so, and lots of those “give us your money and we might give you a prize” games that no one ever wins a prize from.

And inside the exhibit hall, there were pickles and cakes and slices of pie and quilts and photographs and giant zucchinis.

We did not go to the fair last year, as we had just moved here and I was completely buried in boxes to unpack, a new job to figure out, and an impending visit from my mother.  I’m glad we went this year, even though it wasn’t as big as I thought it would be.

Seeing the entries in the garden and fresh produce areas makes me want to enter something next year.  Same with the photographs.  As you know, I take a lot of pictures.  Hundreds every month, actually.  Some are really good, and why shouldn’t I try to get a blue ribbon for what I love to do?

We had incredibly good weather, reaching only a high of 82 degrees or so (after our long string of 90’s and 100’s) so it was a perfect day to spend at the fair.

First Place Rhode Island Red rooster.  He was crowing his head off!

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