Yes, the fair was a blast. I don't think we could have had more wonderful weather.
The fireworks happened about 10:30 or later, if I remember right. Oh well, at least hubby and one of the kids caught the tail end of them. Not really a big thing. As nice as they are to see, we saw fireworks here in NY on July 4th and 5th.
You never saw hubby's hat because he didn't buy it at the fair and he wasn't wearing it that day. He left it at the hotel. Can't wait to see the pics. No posting on the internet, please. Thanks.
The family from Smyrna was celebrating the boy's birthday and wanted to make it special, like a vacation, and get the most from their fair day. I think that was wonderful. The boy brought a friend and they really enjoyed the outdoor pool. They weren't working the fair. There was another woman who carried her little girl out of the hotel, early in the morning. They were working the fair because the Mom told the little girl they had to go feed the animals. She was so cute.
It was great seeing all the animals, crafts and such from the kids of 4H. One of my girls picked up a pamphlet and has already decided she would like to join 4H.
There was a woman who had a display to educate children about different bird eggs. She explained that anyone entering an animal in the fair gets a week off of tending to and paying for feed for the animal entered into the fair. The fair people pay for the feed and take care of the animal for the week. It's like having a babysitter for your animal, without the cost, and there is prize money involved if your animal wins!
There was an incubator and warming station for newly born chicks. It was great to see! The woman explained about a class she gives to kids about bird eggs. The display she had was with all kinds of eggs from Robin eggs to Ostrich eggs and many in between. She explains to the kids how they are all different on the outside but the same on the inside. Then she scrambles all the eggs together, cooks them and most of the children come back for a second helping. What a great way to help end racism and teach tolerance. I think it's wonderful!
We saw free entertainment provided by Delaware Electric Co-op. The navy rock band from MD was great!
I don't remember their name. Also, there was an illusionist that was really good.
We could have stayed in that tent all night but there was so much more to do. When we go back next year, we need to go a few days in order to enjoy it all. There is just so much to see and do that it can't be done in just one day.
Food, food and more food. There is food of all kinds. We had Hire's Root Beer, Lemonade, Orangeade, Funnel cakes, pizza, sausage, popcorn and I'm sure there was more I can't remember. The rides were great! The crafts and other vendors were great! Fun, fun and more fun was had by all. What a great way to spend my birthday.
Sorry for those of you who missed it. If you've never been there before, you might want to schedule it in for next year. I know that we will be there again!
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What a great time!
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