Sunday, August 23, 2009

State Fair

Sunday after church we traveled as a family to the fair grounds for the final day of the Indiana State Fair.

This sure isn't the Farncombe Garden and Flower show but it was a lot of fun.

Lillian enjoyed riding in her buggy through the different exhibits.

Those are some nice looking pumpkins and potatoes.

Look, at those gourds.

We have a winner!

Both girls loved the massive pumpkins

Lillian just couldn't understand why she could not touch them.

This one is definitely ripe and ready to go.

We had to check out the apples in honor of Miss Emma.

Then Daddy and Madi found the prize winning pumpkin and just had to get a closer look.

On our way to the wine exhibit, we stopped for a much talked about Jumbo Strawberry Short cake. While it was good, the Sparkman's only gave it one thumbs up.

At the wine hall, we located all 6 of the Hopwood Cellar wines (Great job Ron!) before heading out to the food stalls.

A quick stop at the Corn stall for Lillian (they gave her a free stub of corn) and we were on our way.

She loves her corn.

My favorite part of the fair was the BIG pigs. Madi thought they were all named Wilbur like in Charlotte's Web.
Boy, did it smell in the exhibit arena but it was fun to check out the the winners and watch them waddle by.

Food stop #2- Potato Ribbon (not as good as it looked but worth a taste)

Rob finally got his much desired Deep Fried Snickers

Both Madison and Lillian loved getting a taste

Lillian needed 2 just to be sure it was good.

A walk on the ledge, as we headed to the exit was the perfect way to end our fair adventure.


With Monkey's tail in hand, Lillian finally gave in to a much needed nap.

It was a great Sunday afternoon for our family.