That's right the 150th Indiana State Fair. ( and Dad says his last?! )
Some history about the site of the fairgrounds.
Some more history about the site of the fairgrounds.
The heavy rain lifts and we set out to enjoy the fair!
Mother has the new scooter and is running a little test. (This is the last we see of her)
In the Arts building this lady hosts a vintage fashion show.
Part of the vintage fashion show.
Part of the vintage fashion show.
Part of the vintage fashion show.
Part of the vintage fashion show.
Part of the vintage fashion show.
Part of the vintage fashion show.
This model would not stand still to be photographed.
The models prepare for their walks.
A backstage preview.
Say was that Mom? Eh, no..
Geoff cheks out the photo entries.
Cake decorating entry.
Cake decorating entry.
Brad Baldauf! I know what you did last summer. . .
... and this summer. . . ( Better luck next year )
Entering the pioneer / nature area. Or does he always dress that way?
See, Mac other people use baby leads. :-)
Gotta visit the fish. This used to be the coolest place to visit on a hot August day. Now the A/C is everywhere.
Pioneer vendor.
Reenactment of farm workers breaking for lunch. Does the guy on the right look worried?
Spotted Maxwell Klinger impersonator at the reenactment. Indian is getting so liberal.
Band performs at pioneer building.
Band performs at pioneer building.
Band performs at pioneer building.
Band performs at pioneer building.
Band performs at pioneer building.
Part of the family reunion being held on the original site of the family farm (the current fairgrounds).
A guina hen. Happy says these are better than watchdogs and she knows- they caught her once or twice.
Tractors ...
... tractors ...
... tractors!
Oops, one more tractor- the trams.
Souvineer of the old Tee Pee restaurant on Fall Creek Parkway. In the lobby of the communications building.
Say was that Mom? Well, maybe not...
Best milkshakes anywhere- at the dairy farmers place. Great grilled cheese too!
The ice cream is being dished up by Cindy's high school alma matta.
Backstage prep for horse judging.
Waiting for their turn in the ring.
The game!
Geoff and Happy enjoy the A/C. ( I am smiling. Don't mess up the picture. )
Quiz on past entertainers at the state fair. Match these names...
... to these pictures.
... to these pictures.
... to these pictures.
... to these pictures.
Gotta check out the carved cheese.. It's still fresh.
The cheese was a real crowd pleaser.
The cheese was a real crowd pleaser.
Typical fair "vistas".
Typical fair "vistas".
Typical fair "vistas".
Gotta take the tunnel for a walk across the infield.
Ever present parking dudes.
You looking at me, huh? Huh?
I get a picture of this guy every year. He gets a new paint job.
I liked last year's paint better.