We decided that we wanted to attend our local county fair this year in addition to the State Fair that we attend annually. We live in Hendrick’s county, so we headed to the Danville Fairgrounds on Friday evening after work. When we arrived we payed our $5 to park in the fairground’s lot, but it seemed to us that there were a few other parking options as well.
We happened upon a show called the Swifty Swine: Racing Pigs. The show based it’s premise this year on a fun political play on words. George Bush Hogger ended up winning the race but Barrack-0-Ribs Obama came in a close second. It was a short show but hilarious.
Food. It is a basic human need, and an absolute must at any county fair. Our list of musts were as follows: corn dog, elephant ear, and grilled Indiana corn on the cob. A complete meal, don’t you think?
We took the time to go through all the 4-H exhibit halls and take a look at the children’s projects. It was interesting and sometimes entertaining. Of course on an extremely hot day it was a nice respite and some much appreciated air conditioning.
There was an area sectioned off that contained the standard array of fair rides suited both for children and those seeking a few thrills. Be prepared with cash to purchase tickets for the amusement rides, cards are not accepted.
The only performance group we saw during our visit was the Brownsburg-based clogging troupe known as the Hoedown Express Cloggers. Their show that evening was cut in half due to the extreme heat and the concern for their performers. For us, it was neither a here-nor-there performance. The group was enthusiastic, but dismally unable to perform the routine designed by the gentleman leading the group.
Walking back to the car, we were feeling pretty good about the evening. Even though the heat was a major factor, it was a lot of fun and we expect to be heading back to the Hendrick’s county fair again next year. All we have to decide now, is what is going to be on next year’s food list of musts.
We happened upon a show called the Swifty Swine: Racing Pigs. The show based it’s premise this year on a fun political play on words. George Bush Hogger ended up winning the race but Barrack-0-Ribs Obama came in a close second. It was a short show but hilarious.
Food. It is a basic human need, and an absolute must at any county fair. Our list of musts were as follows: corn dog, elephant ear, and grilled Indiana corn on the cob. A complete meal, don’t you think?
We took the time to go through all the 4-H exhibit halls and take a look at the children’s projects. It was interesting and sometimes entertaining. Of course on an extremely hot day it was a nice respite and some much appreciated air conditioning.
There was an area sectioned off that contained the standard array of fair rides suited both for children and those seeking a few thrills. Be prepared with cash to purchase tickets for the amusement rides, cards are not accepted.
The only performance group we saw during our visit was the Brownsburg-based clogging troupe known as the Hoedown Express Cloggers. Their show that evening was cut in half due to the extreme heat and the concern for their performers. For us, it was neither a here-nor-there performance. The group was enthusiastic, but dismally unable to perform the routine designed by the gentleman leading the group.
Walking back to the car, we were feeling pretty good about the evening. Even though the heat was a major factor, it was a lot of fun and we expect to be heading back to the Hendrick’s county fair again next year. All we have to decide now, is what is going to be on next year’s food list of musts.
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