I somehow can’t resist the siren call of the fair.  I love pretty much everything about it, it’s a celebration of rural life, sparkly things, carnival rides and contests.

When you enter through the main gate you see the rodeo arena first thing.  It has these lovely cut outs of cowboys and cows making a frieze across the length of the building.

And of course there are plenty of colorful booths selling various kinds of fried things.

This booth had the added attraction of wrapping fried things in bacon, always a winning idea (at least it is if they use good bacon).

But why was I really taking time out of my busy life to run down to the fair?   Well it was to check out the latest piece I had submitted to Fine Arts.   I didn’t get one of the regular ribbons, I got Juror’s Choice! It was a complete surprise.  I have made very serious pieces the past two years, this one was kind of goofy and very last minute.   But I got a ribbon, so I was very excited and pleased.   It gives me some incentive to do it all again next year.