So ends the 2013 Minnesota State Fair. Technically today is the last day, but it’s over for me. I’ve got a blister on the ball of my right foot, but I don’t mind so much. I visited the fair five times this year. What?!, you say? Well how are you supposed to eat everything you want to eat in one visit? How can you see all the sights, collect all the freebies, carry all the merchandise you want to buy in one visit?
I’m also happy to report that my dad survived his 49th year working at the fair. He’s 80 years old. Yay Dad!
We had Dive Night with Ruthie and Ray at the fair too, which I’ll be reporting on this week.
I’ve got the day off from my day job today, which is a good thing because I have a little resting up to do after many long, hot days at the fair. I also have to get back into my household routine and get some candles poured before my next show at the Dancing Dragonfly Winery on the 14th and 15th.
So, goodbye to the carnival, people walking around with huge stuffed animals, the beautiful smell of hot grease, food on a stick, and thousands and thousands of people packed into 320 acres simply for their love of the fair. Goodbye, Fairchild, until next year.
Auntie B's Wax 
It sounds like this is a bigger, more impressive fair than any I’ve attended before. Sounds like great fun, too!
Just another reason for you to visit us here in MN! The Minnesota State Fair is the largest state fair in the country and yes, it’s great fun!
Goodness, everything is so much smaller over here (UK).