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There’s Nothing Like a Fair

September 01, 2008

There’s Nothing Like a Fair

I know it may sound strange, but I love the smell of a fair - cotton candy, corndogs, funnel cakes, and yes, even the smell of the livestock barns. In fact, the livestock barns (despite the smell, which I think isn’t that bad at all) are my favorite parts. I grew up showing sheep and swine all over the Southeast from July to October, so I’m pretty well-versed in what goes on at a fair. And even though I haven’t shown an animal in six years, I still get excited when I see a champion drive or watch a first-time competitor enter the ring. My best friends are those people I met while showing sheep, and in fact, I’m now roommates with one. Funny how these experiences really leave their mark on you.

You might be wondering why I’ve chosen to go down “county fair memory lane,” and here’s why. I recently read a great article from the Los Angeles Times about the county fair, and in particular, one FFA member. Check it out here, then comment below this blog post to tell me about your favorite fair experiences (and smells!).
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-lopez3-2008aug03,0,1729127.column



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