People around our neck of the woods describe the Minnesota State Fair as being the ‘Unofficial Bookend of Summer’, as it ends on Labor Day and public schools across the state begin school the following day.
I am thankful that we aren’t tied to a school schedule just yet, but am thankful for traditions like the State Fair that help my heart say good bye to one season and usher in the next.
Our first stop was the animal barns.
Little A wasn’t sure what to think about this huge critter…
While B seemed to enjoy Aunt L & Uncle J’s goats from the comfort of his wagon…
Next stop (after enjoying a famous Dairy Barn milkshake) was the giant slide. Both kiddos rode, and both really enjoyed themselves!
After the slide, we hit up the cheese curd and french fry stands all in anticipation of a Fair favorite, Machinery Hill.
We camped out on Machinery Hill for awhile. Trying out the majority of machines being displayed.
After the big machines lost their luster, we headed for the Mini-Midway where B got to choose one ride.
None of us were surprised by the ride he chose!
Later, after the All You Can Drink Milk Bar & Sweet Martha’s Cookies, we stumbled upon a tractor simulator…our miniature machine lover was was thrilled. He did donuts with the steering wheel and watched his virtual field on the display of the windshield go round and round and round.
Later, B enjoyed one more ride on the Giant Slide as he convinced C to ride with him one last time…
And then we capped our evening off with the famous ‘Mill Ride’…the oldest ride at the fair…
And then, as tradition stands…enjoyed some mini-donuts on the way to the car.
After faces were covered in the sugar that only mini donuts provide, we gave our hugs, said our goodbyes and got ready to sleep hard after enjoying a special afternoon/evening at the fair making forever memories!
It was a great way to ‘unofficially’ say goodbye to summer as we look forward to the fall and whatever this next season might hold.
Be blessed.
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