We did not take an animal project to the fair this year. After Ammon's pigs were behaviorally naughty and had problems growing last year, we decided to take a year off from 4-H. So, fair this year was pleasant and fun and not stressful in the slightest!! The boys each entered a pumpkin in the open exhibits and they were all happy when we discovered that they all got a blue ribbon for them! And they were even more excited when they received the $3 premium they got for earning a blue ribbon, too!
The fair in Lemhi County is always the last full week of August. On Wednesday night of fair week, they have "Family Fun Night". I took the three younger boys to it while Ammon was at football practice. The boys played on all the free inflatable toys. Jonah and Micah loved the bungee basketball one:
Kanyon's favorite one was the obstacle course. He went on that thing at least a dozen times!
The National Guard came and brought a rock-climbing wall, and Jonah and Micah climbed it each five times, trying to get to the top. Jonah reached the top on his last attempt, and Micah got so close!!!
There was also a cute petting zoo on Wednesday night, and the boys enjoyed having their hands on all the little farm animals!
To me, fair means food! I love the large scones and the giant ice cream cones and the BBQ pulled pork sandwiches at the Lemhi County Fair. After we went on all the inflatables, and saw all the animals, and watched a dog show, and walked through all the booths, I took the boys to get some Hospice ice cream cones before we left. They were SOOOO yummy!!!
I loved fair this year! I loved the simplicity of the events, and I loved being on the sidelines observing things and participating in fun things rather than be constantly stressed with judging, washing, feeding, and cleaning swine!!!
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