North Carolina State Fair

Last weekend Joe and I went to the state fair in Raleigh. It's a huge event for people all over the state, and especially in our area. We went to the fair last year, so we had an idea of what to expect. For me, the rides are fun, but I'm really there for the flower show, livestock, and kettle corn--and I wasn't disappointed!

Every year, there's a new fried food sold at the fair. It's getting pretty creative--fried snickers, fried coke, fried cauliflower. Here's Joe testing some fried dough, which is basically just a doughnut. The first bite was good, and every bite after that got less enjoyable.

Joe testing some fried dough

One of my favorite fair snacks, corn on the cob.

Showing Joe how fast I polished off my ear of corn

There were tables and tables of prize winning produce. Most of the varieties were new to me.

Produce table at the fair

There was a large building full of livestock. Joe and I watched a pig judging contest. We both wondered what exactly makes one pig better than the next. After the winning pig was announced, the judge described why it was the best which had something to do with the way the pig carried its weight at the front of its body. (I still have a lot to learn about this.)

A goat eating some hay

The flowers were a hit, as always. Miss-matched glass bottles are used to hold the single stem blooms. I like the speckled look of the blooms and bottles as you look out over the room.

Flower show

As we wind up our day at the fair, I take a little break in the outdoor gardens. The weather was perfectly fall-like, cool in the shade warm in the sun.

Taking a break at the outdoor gardens

Love,
- Hannah

PS - Short video of cute piglets at the fair!