The Ohio State Fair

At the right is an image of the famous butter cow...cows...

It was a wonderful day at the state fair. You'd think I'd tire of this endeavor after some 26 years, but I don't. It seems like there is always something new to see or do. And, of course, there are all of the prerequisite sites that one must visit as well.

For me, no visit is complete without a visit to the dairy barn to see the butter sculptures. This year we have the butter cows as well as the northern and southern tier rival football teams depicted. I think this was the first year I didn't have ice cream at the dairy building. Opted for an apple dumpling with ice cream earlier for a change of pace.

I also have to make a pass through the antique and collectibles building. Hit the jackpot today on one of my favorite collectibles. :) Love when something unexpected like that happens and at a fabulous price too.

Of course, there was a ton of fair food. I was really good this year. Ate lunch at the commercial building and actually ate healthy. Imagine that. Splurged on the shared apple dumpling with Wally instead of my usual caramel apple. No elephant ears or other naughtiness either. Boring aren't I??

To close out the day, it is a tradition to ride the sky glide across the fairgrounds. This year, I rode round trip, solo. The hubby isn't one for the skyrides and my ride partner is in Philadelphia, so I was left to my own devices. Psychic link must have been working though because I received a cellphone call from her while I was on the ride. Way to go Lars!

In all, it was a perfectly delightful day at the fair. We were on our way out and stopped to watch a dog show at the wildlife/nature area. Retrievers doing what they do best...retrieve. Made me want to come home and work with our young Black Lab because it looked like they were having so much fun! Yep, a fun and educational day at the fair.

Dawn