OK, I’m pretty sure you guys know what’s coming up in this post. This time of year I’m very predictable.
IT’S MINNESOTA STATE FAIR TIME!
I know it’s not everyone’s bag, but I can’t understand why not. For crying out loud, people come from other states just to visit our state fair. Why? Because it’s the best state fair in our state.
Today is the first day of the Minnesota State Fair and for the first time in a long time I’m going to attend on the first day, with my friend MaryAnn. The first thing on my list of things to do is eating a deep fried Twinkie, if indeed they still have deep fried Twinkies, what with the whole Twinkie-going-south thing. MaryAnn is looking forward to some deep fried pickles. Deep fried. It doesn’t matter what kind of food it is, as long as it’s deep fried, and maybe even on a stick.
Deep Fried Twinkies (on a stick) are to die for. I’m not even kidding about this.
So, after MaryAnn and I are done working our tedious day jobs we’re going to meet up at the fair and see the sights, eat the food, and talk some girl talk.
If you live in Minnesota, or even Iowa, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, heck, Alaska even, come and see the Minnesota State Fair. It starts today and continues through Labor Day. Oh what a time it is!
The Mighty Midway
For the next twelve days you might hear from me about things other than the fair, but know that my heart is at the fair. Always.
Auntie B's Wax 
Once a year I’m sittin’ here
Stuck in one long line
Momma’s up for a bungee jump
And the kids begin to whine
I see the crowds I’m all worn out
All I can do is yawn
While I pay ten bucks
To park my truck on some fair neighbor’s lawn
If you ask me why I go
I would answer I don’t know
I guess like Mt. Everest ’cause it’s there
I can’t miss it god forbid
I’ve been goin’ since I was a kid
That hot, cheesy, way greasy
My Minnesota State Fair!
This is great! Who wrote it?
Ann Reed – It’s called My Minnesota State Fair. There’s a couple of more versus.
Have fun!
The first visit to the fair has been completed and it was a blast! Stay tuned to the blog to see what happened.
Love that video! Bet they didn’t have deep-fried Twinkies back then! Talk about heart attack on a stick! 😉
Deep fried Twinkies? Maybe not. But back in those days they ate salt pork fried in lard, so I think the generations are equally eligible for heart attacks. The only difference is the stick.
I had the deep fried Twinkie tonight and it was delicious. I’ll keep you posted on my heart health.
I suppose if it’s once a year, your heart can handle it! Hope you had a blast and welcome back from Europe! 🙂
Sara looks like a load of fun I don’t think I could eat that deep fried thing though, it looks like a heart attack on a stick.
Oh Kath, live it up. Lots of people resist the fried deliciousness of Fair food, but it’s actually good for you – the decadence will make you feel oh, so young!
Young and ROUND Sara (giggle)
YES!