A couple of Sunday's ago the majority of the Fam and I (we were missing 2) took off on little trip to Perry, GA.
For 2 weeks every October the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricultural Center hosts the Georgia National Fair. We started our fair tradition last year and I was very excited that we were able to make time to continue the tradition.
For us it is about a 3 hour drive to Perry so we set out nice and early. After stopping in Macon for breakfast, we arrived at the Fairgrounds around 9:30.
First up...Jr. Dairy Showmanship. After watching the cow show for about an hour we headed out to the cow barn to take a look see at the show cows. We made it just in time to see the Mayfield Dairy milking demo. They were also giving away TruMoo...the best chocolate milk that you will EVER have the pleasure of drinking.
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Before heading over to the Midway for the rides, we strolled through the Scarecrow Exhibit. This is always so fun to see all the creativity from the participating schools.
My favorite scarecrow...
Runner up...
the Pirate.
Honorable Mention...
the Tin Woman.
Next up...the Midway Rides
So glad that AB had Cam to ride with her so
while the girls did this...
We did this...
Next up...Mutton Bustin
This event is probably my most favorite to watch. Children, ages 4-7, attempt to bare back ride a sheep for 6 seconds. If they can manage to hold on for a 6 second ride, then they receive a score (much like bull riding) and advance to the semi-finals.
FYI...the sheep nor the kids were injured during these rides.
Time for LUNCH!
Y'all, we wait ALL YEAR LONG for a fair Gyro. It is the best with the shaved lamb, the marinated tomatoes, the tsatziki sauce piled high on a warm pita.
#isitOctober'17yet?
At this point in the day, there are any number of shows to check out...so many so that it is hard to choose which ones to attempt to see.
We decided on Robinson's Racing Pigs,
Eudora Farms Petting Zoo,
Sally the Camel
Zak the Yak
May Belle the African Watusi
(African Watusi are the largest horned cattle in the world)
(...horns reaching lengths of up to 8 feet)
It was a super fun day at the fair!
I can't wait until next year!
Until Next Time,
Heather
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