What better way to start our adventures at the Iowa State Fair than to stop for a gander at the Big Pumpkin Winner.
A friend was sporting this custom number. Too. Cool. And so very creative!
All over the fairgrounds you'll see these super neat-o cow sculptures. There are 60 in all. As soon as I learned that I decided right then and there that I must find all 60 of these cute little critters or my fair experience won't be complete. With patient help from my hubby, we found 14 tonight already!
The midway was lit up brighter than our Christmas tree and the crowds were pouring in to enjoy the rides and games. I'll let you in on a little secret: One of our favorite places to watch the fireworks after the grandstand concerts is from the Big Wheel in the back of the midway. When the wheel comes around and you're at the top, it feels like you could reach out and touch the sky and tickle your toes on the fireworks in the infield.
The poultry were arriving tonight for the big show tomorrow. This classy fella was strutting his stuff around and around inside his enclosure. I hope he'll do well in the placing tomorrow.
Be sure to visit the Museum when you get to the Fair. The butter cow display on the main floor is really neat. And you can even pose for a photo with a life-size butter cow replica!
We ended the evening with the Tonic Sol-fa concert. Mark, Jared, Greg & Shaun - you're the best! Looking forward to your Christmas concert and can't wait until you're back at the Iowa State Fair again!
Hope you enjoyed the quick tour. Now - hurry out to your car and drive as quickly as you legally can to the Iowa State Fair and experience your own grand fair adventure!
Love it Beth! Thanks for posting - this is probably as close as I will get to the Fair this year, looks like you are having a great time, and you look beautiful in your photo with Tonic. :)
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