It's Fair Season!

We've got the Story County Fair starting up soon, and we love going to the fair. When I went to double check the dates for the fair, I found a comprehensive list of all the county fairs in Iowa.  I know people who have never been to the fair, but it was a big part of my life growing up in rural Iowa.  If you have never been, go and check it out.  You won't be disappointed. 

I put the dates for the Story County Fair into my calendar, but I also wanted to highlight some of the best events. 

• Every day of the fair, they will have kids' activities from 9-11 am, and again from 6-7:30 pm.  Our experience was that each day they had something new and fun for the kids to do.   This happens in the Community Building basement.
• Saturday the 24th should be a great day for smaller children.  They will have the small animal shows beginning at 11 am, with dog and cat shows and a rabbit hopping show in the afternoon.  There is also a petting zoo that day from 3-7 pm.
• Go try out the food!  The Methodist church has a stand with tons and tons of homemade pies, and the food prices are so reasonable!  Get a corn dog for $1.50, a walking taco for $2.  They even have root beer floats for dessert for only $1.50.  They will be serving all day long, with homemade breakfasts starting at 6 am.
• Check out the full schedule HERE.  And did I mention that admission to the fair is FREE for everyone?  Couldn't be better.