Thursday night Gina and I went to the Polk County Fair. In a small community like Mena, the County Fair is one of the highlights of the year. Everybody attends the fair. The kids are all excited for the carnival to come to town. There are animals, exhibits, booths rides and lots of fun.
We enjoy looking at the exhibits from the local schools. We used to know lots of kids here in town and would look for their exhibits. Now we are getting so old that we don't know many kids, but we enjoy looking at everything; the flowers, the vegetables, the quilts, the photography.
One of our favorite things to do is go to the animal barn. The kids work so hard at displaying their animals. We got a kick out of watching kids out beside the barn working on their roping skills. While we were there they were judging the sheep. I had to laugh because the judging was running late because the judge got lost on his way to the fair. Gina made lots of friends with the animals. It is nice to see all of the animals, but we didn't spend much time looking at the chickens because of the overbearing odor. The pig named "Bacon" made me smile. I guess everyone is clear on "Bacon"s future.
It seems like everyone has a good time at the fair. We got to see lots of people we knew. Gina seemed to know everyone there. I guess it's good to be the Credit Union lady. The attendance seemed to be a bit down the night we went, but it was probably because it had rained a lot. the parking area was a muddy mess, but we were able to get around the fair without to much trouble.
As the sun began to go down the midway and carnival rides started getting busy. It was really pretty to see the rides against the colorful sunset sky.
If you have never experienced a small county fair you have really missed out on one of life's little pleasures!
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Oi, I'm feeling queezy from those videos. :)
ReplyDeleteBut you got really special photos of some special moments. Love the goat pictures.
That is a lovely canoe.
The only such fair I ever saw in America was in Perryville. Not half as big as yours.
Thanks for the fun post, Richie. Shabbat shalom.
It looks like a lively and colourful festival.
ReplyDeleteYes, I certainly agree, small town fairs are the best! Good to catch up here...you have been around a bit...an evening with Sir Paul and all...good on you!
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Thanks. My kid and i enjoyed this post so much. Also the videos.
ReplyDeleteThat is a nice county fair. I loved that canoe which appeared handhewn. Beautiful. But don't think I would put in the water!!! Too beautiful..
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Hi, I came over from Dinas of Jerusalem Hills daily photo. My husband and I live in Jonesboro Ar in Craighead Co. Great post.
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Great post again, Richies!
ReplyDeleteThis all reminded me so much to my own childhood.I was grown up in a small country town too. Every fall the country fare was a big happening especially for us kids. After the fare the circus came to play their last shows before they went into their winter place.
Thanks for sharing!
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I think I've been in Mena before. Love all your pictures of the fair!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, Richie! America is alive and well in Mena, Arkansas....
ReplyDeleteWe had a small fair/carnival here last week for 4 days but it still was much smaller than this one but nonetheless it was still fun considering the population of our area so I can understand how much fun these can be. I wouldn't mind experiencing a little bit bigger, I think it would be much funner for sure!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Richie! LOVE the fair pictures. Especially love Bacon. Poor thing. He looks like he doesn't have a care in the world though : ) That is nice to know! I always love to go to the fair at my Aunt and Uncles house. It is fun to see the animals and the exhibits! And most of all the people in the community. Very special!
ReplyDeleteGlad Gina and you had a wonderful day...hope the curly fries were good and yummy...these are beautiful pictures you posted..I love these communities events and the opportunity to gossip...lol
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