One of our Fall traditions is going to the State Fair. Because of COVID (in our house it's known as "Safe and healthy time") they had cancelled the fair awhile back. Fletcher's Corny Dogs almost immediately started announcing popups where they'd have their food truck out to serve corny dogs and we considered going to one, but I can't eat dairy right now so I wouldn't be able to have one. Then they announced they'd be doing a drive thru Fair experience with food and pictures with Big Tex. David wasn't really interested in going since our littlest guy doesn't love the car so we had decided not to go. But then my mom mentioned wanting to go, so we decided to take the kids on Friday and check it out.
We signed up for the 10:00-1:00 spot. We got there at 9:30 and they were letting people in early so we actually got in before 10. It was really well organized for us, we drove thru and got drinks, then fries, then corn dogs, then cotton candy.
We let Cooper get out of his car seat to watch while we drove slowly through.
He loved seeing everything!
They had a space set up to park and get a picture with Big Tex.
We wore our masks in line and Cooper refused to take his off for the picture because #3yearold. They had photographers taking pictures and then texted them to you right away.
It was fun driving past the Ferris wheel. Cooper was adamant he would not ever want to ride it.
Our whole crew. After we took our picture, my mom held Miles for the rest of the drive. Anytime we interacted with fair staff they require you to wear a mask (which I appreciate!) so I kept mine on most of the time.
After Big Tex we stopped for a midway prize. They have you pick a number and then that door determines what size prize you get. Cooper chose 3 and got a large prize, a stuffed dog to take home. Then we picked up fried Oreos and kettle corn before heading out.
We were done by about 10:30 and they had a parking lot at the exit where you could stop and picnic. A couple was leaving and offered us their spot in the shade and then took a picture for us!
Cooper enjoyed all of the food.
Miles enjoyed the beautiful day!
Picnicking. Cooper's favorite was the fried Oreos. There were 3 in the container so we told him that was perfect so we could each have one. He ate one and then started on another and when my mom reminded him we were sharing he got upset and said "But I was hungry for all of the fried Oreos." Poor kid did not want to share, but then moved on to finish his corn dog and eat some cotton candy.
It was a beautiful day and we had a great time! I know there had been some slower days the first weekend while they were getting started, but everything was efficient the day we went and everyone was so kind and seemed excited to have people at the Fair! I'm glad we had a chance to check it out this year!
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So fun!!
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