It is that time of year. The end of summer and the beginning of fall. This is what the state fair says to me. One would think that going every year and doing the same thing would get old but it doesn’t. Not for me. I people watch, eat, drink, look at animals and go into the agriculture/horticulture building. I do random other things as well…look at the ice castles & farm equipment (I mean, I do live in Minnesota), go to various booths, look at items to be purchased, the list goes on. Somehow this ends up lasting 5-10 hrs. I am not sure where the time goes. This year was no different.

There was nothing really special that happened this year versus every other. I ate my classics…

Corn Dog

Cheese Curds

Pork Chop on a Stick

Enjoyed a beer flight (or 2…)

Ice Cream (no photo). Saw Princess Kay become a butter head

And then I tried some new foods…New to the fair this year or just new to me.

Pretzel Curds (new to the fair this year – 2014. It tasted like regular cheese curds but with a crispy, salty batter. Yum! But I do think I prefer the original in the end).

Reuben Bites (new to me)

Fried Alligator with alligator shaped fries (New to me. I cannot believe I have never had this. This is a MN State Fair staple).

I also looked at animals, the plants, flowers, and vegetables. Saw some interesting advertisements…I mean who made this?

In addition to the flowers, veggies, & veggie art on display in the agriculture/horticulture building, I always look at and try the honey.

Usually I buy some, but this year I didn’t. I still haven’t even opened my jar from last year. I also look at the ribbons on the baked goods & think maybe one day…

Maybe one day I will venture into more contests & win a ribbon.