Sunday, August 19, 2007

How to See the Missouri State Fair

We have just returned from our annual visit to the Missouri State Fair. We camp onsite for the full 10 days of the fair and enjoy being able to leisurely take in everything the fair has to offer (which is a lot!!).

Come along with us for a tour of the Missouri State Fair! 

First, catch the Opening Parade and wave at a Commissioner or 2...  :)

Maybe head to the grandstand for a concert... especially if it happens to be one of your favorite Disney artists...

Drake Bell!!

Be sure you make time to just kick back and relax at the camper!

Go to the Conservation Building and check out the cool displays like "Who Lives in Your Yard?"

Catch all the fun family entertainment like "Funky Farmworks - History of Farming"...

...Kachunga and the Alligator...

...Amazing Animal Adventures...

...the High Dive Swimming act... YIKES!!

and of course, our favorite... Professor Farquar!!

When you get hungry, it is probably time for lunch.  Head to the Youth Building...


...a little known gem of a place to get yummy food at the fair!

After lunch you might want to take a break and relax on a bench out front of the Youth Building...

...especially if you discover that it has your names on it!!  :)

You will definitely want to spend time with family...

...friends...

...and neighbors!

Don't forget to check out the biggest watermelon and pumpkin!

When you get tired of walking...

take a tram ride and see it all!


Stop and have ice cream at the Gerken Dairy Center...

...and admire the Butter Sculpture of the girl and the cow.  (Yes, made out of 800 pounds of real butter!)

Stop by the National Guard booth and admire the helicopter...

...and the artillery.  again..  YIKES!

Enjoy the Missouri Town Band and Dancers on the porch of the Womans Building...

...especially if your talented cousins are members!

In your "down time", find a place to catch a few "ZZZZZ's"....

... or enjoy the sights and a breeze.

Spend time with Grandma and Grandpa...

... catch a ride in the golf cart.

Be awed by the 6 horse draft hitches!

Learn to duck when they ask for "volunteers"!!!

End the fair with a bang!

And be sure to make plans to come back again next year!





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