Around this time in the summer, your routine starts to feel monotonous and boring. One way to solve that issue is to attend your county's (or a neighboring county's) fair. The fair allows you to do something different for a few days and spend some quality time with friends and family.
1. There are animals everywhere!
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No boring dogs and cats, but rather farm animals, like huge cattle and loud sheep. There is nothing that petting a goat cannot solve. I promise.
2. You can play all kinds of carnival games.
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Maybe you'll win a goldfish.
3. The food is amazing.
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Smoked pulled pork barbecue sandwiches, funnel cakes, pizza by the slice — is your mouth watering yet?
4. You can attend a mini-concert.
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That small-town country singer who nobody has heard of before might be famous someday.
5. You can shop for mini treasures in the craft and vendor barn.
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Handmade and one-of-a-kind jewelry and clothing are always available for purchase at the county fair.
6. It's a cute date.
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Take a picture in front of the Ferris wheel, share a bag of caramel corn or play ring toss until you win a stuffed bear too big to take home with you. There is something for everyone and you will both enjoy it so much.
7. Catch up with old friends and reunite with family.
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At my home, we constantly bump into people that we know, especially at county-wide functions like the fair. It makes for the perfect place to hang out, even when it is unplanned.
8. You get to explore all of the unique youth projects.
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There are so many kids that have spent a lot of time on their 4-H and FFA projects. They love it when people come and look at their projects. By complimenting them or by taking time to listen to them, you will make their day.
9. You can pretend to be a little kid again.
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We all used to do it. We would ride the carousel over and over until we were sick of it, or we would shove as much cotton candy into our mouths as possible. It will be just as fun, or maybe even better, now that you're all grown up. And if you are bringing that previously-mentioned significant other, then it will be 100 times better, guaranteed.
The county fair allows you to be nostalgic about your earlier years and to experience new things with new friends. Don't forget to try something deep-fried!
