A Great Day at the Fair!
Tuesday we went to the Howard County, Maryland, fair and loved it! The food was fabulous, we walked through the rides before they opened so didn’t have to fight the crowds, saw pigs and cows and chickens, bought fresh fruits and veggies, made bubbles, . . . Here are some pictures.
Dogs Rule
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Wherever we went, we saw dogs. Dog cakes and dog photos and dog artwork and a display by the 4-H club, Happy Hounds. That night was the Dog Bowl where Happy Hounds members answered questions for the winners to win the chance to go on to the state fair’s competition. And several days saw a herding dog demonstration with real sheep and border collies.
Big Cows and Bigger Cows and Little Horses and Seven Pigs-A-Napping in the Heat
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We saw fake cows about the size of a real cow and we saw real cows – both ends. And huge tractors. Watch pigs nap. Or watch a chain saw sculptor in action.
The Midway
Have you ever ridden in a teacup? Here’s your chance? Or would you prefer something more scary? Like a helicopter or the ever-present Ferris wheel? Win a unicorn or free a blue elephant or a blue dog or even a huge huge snake.
Whatever you do, it will be fun and maybe even educational. The fair takes place until August 10. For more information (and better photos) click on this link for schedules, hours, tickets and entertainment. (https://patch.com/maryland/ellicottcity/howard-county-fair-2019-schedule-hours-tickets-entertainment)
Oh, and don’t forget to check out the worm race!
