Vermont County Fair Fun
A couple of days ago we went to a county fair in Lyndonville, Vermont. And, really, who doesn’t love the fair. There is interesting people to watch, really crappy food to eat, nauseating rides, lots of animals and the excitement of watching cars smash into each other.
When I was a kid we went to the fair every summer and I loved it. I had not, however, been to one in a long time and really wasn’t sure if it would be something I would enjoy. All indications point to not at all.
But I had a blast! The weather was perfect and there was so much to see and do.
People Watching
Rides
Adorable Animals
Food!
Demolition Derby
One of the great things about the fair is how colorful everything is – makes for some great photos.
And this fair was the major entertainment so far. Otherwise I’ve been doing absolutely nothing, which has been perfect.
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September 3, 2009 at 8:27 am
Fried Oreos! When you’ve said that, you’ve said it all. :)
I remember the 4H fairs that used to be around my neighborhood – plenty of fun!
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September 4, 2009 at 8:59 am
Hi Barbara – lol – I did not try them. I loved going to the fair when I was a kid and getting in trouble at them when I was a teenager but I hadn’t been to one in ages.
September 3, 2009 at 8:44 am
Awesome!
I love stuff going to stuff like this and was so jealous when you went to the fair ;-)
I’m so glad you had fun. Unexpected good times are always the best. Looks like Alex enjoyed herself too.
Those baby goats are the most adorable thing ever.
Great pictures!
September 4, 2009 at 9:01 am
Hi Jim – The baby goats were so cute and funny. We watched them for a long time.
Alex did have fun – when we first got there though she was in a mood and complaining about everything. Once we got some food in her she was fine ;-)
The fair makes for really colorful photos.
September 3, 2009 at 11:27 am
Hi Kim – I love it! Every year Pete and I go to the Minnesota State Fair, which is enormous. We always say we like to go because after all the people watching, we come home feeling “above average.” LOL!
There’s something way better, though, about the entire thing on a smaller scale. I loved the county fair when I was a kid. Your daughter will remember this forever.
BTW, last year’s food hit at the MN State Fair was chocolate-covered bacon. Ewwww. We just had to try it. :)
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September 4, 2009 at 9:02 am
Hi Betsy – Sounds like you are as charitable as I am. I always leave the fair feeling super thin and beautiful ;-) LOL
They seem to do everything with bacon these days.
September 3, 2009 at 1:43 pm
I never had fried Oreos. Feeling curious. :)
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September 4, 2009 at 9:03 am
Hi Vered – My brother is always saying that everything tastes good fried.
I think he’s right – I don’t care for mushrooms but I do like them fried :-)
September 4, 2009 at 12:52 am
Did you try a fried Oreo? And what is YOUR favorite fair food?
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September 4, 2009 at 9:04 am
Hi Rick – I did not try a fried oreo. I really like the nauseating rides so I didn’t eat very much – not like the kid did. I’m partial to the fries with vinegar on them.
September 4, 2009 at 8:47 pm
that tilt a whirl is the devil. it goes really really fast and you are crushed if you sit on the inside seat.
nice pics, love the colors.
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September 7, 2009 at 8:26 am
Hi Valerie – My brother is a pretty big guy so we let him be the one that got crushed :-)
September 7, 2009 at 2:34 pm
No long lines, ah, the joy of living in a smaller city.
September 11, 2009 at 9:02 am
Hi Jeremy – I wouldn’t even call it a city – it’s not even a small town – lol
September 10, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Wonderful photos!! I love county fairs.
September 11, 2009 at 9:02 am
Hi – Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos :-)
September 11, 2009 at 10:50 pm
I liked the photos as well, however I’m not afraid to admit that the rides scare the heck out of me…..those things get set up in like 5 minutes! Maybe we’re just spoiled with Disneyland so close, but geez
September 12, 2009 at 8:56 am
Hi Mark – lol – I didn’t have that thought on The Dreamcatcher but I did on a different ride … what if the car just goes flying off … I did lose my hat when I was on the Dreamcatcher and if you have loose shoes you have to take them off. It was very exhilarating!
September 22, 2009 at 6:53 am
Who wouldn’t like to be in such a wonderful fair… I am glad and a bit envious too after watching the pics.
These pics made me realized that I’ve been missing fun of my life… now I’ll surely attend some fairs… from the day’s break.
September 22, 2009 at 6:56 am
Hi Ravi – It was a lot of fun and a beautiful day.
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September 22, 2009 at 6:56 am
Hi Ravi – Did you mean for that comment to go with a different post?
September 22, 2009 at 1:16 pm
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Sorry – not sure how it ended up here – I must have done something wrong.
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