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🌱 How did storms and parking woes shape this year’s Geddes fair?

Coming up on the Geddes Patch calendar: Jay Medal Soirée

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Hello Geddes! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did storms and parking woes shape this year's Geddes fair?
  • How a teen exhibitor turned last place into fair-ring success

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and comfortable, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 69.
  • Thursday: A t-storm; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fair crowds near 2025 mark as storms flood Restaurant Row, Third Eye Blind draws 49K (cnycentral.com) — In Geddes State Fair leaders say attendance is closing in on last year's total, even after storms flooded Restaurant Row and dampened one day's turnout. Fairgoers praised food and traditions but criticized parking and wanted more variety in concerts, while organizers promised a post-fair review and continued safety-focused limits on vehicle access near the grounds.
   

• Fesko Turns Early Setback Into Dairy Show Success at New York Fair (lancasterfarming.com) — At the New York State Fair in Geddes, a 17-year-old Skaneateles farmer turned an early showing setback into multiple strong dairy placements, thanks to years of learning from mentors and refining his cows' genetics and preparation. His story highlights how local youth exhibitors use the fair to educate the public about modern farming while building their own futures in agriculture.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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