Last Friday was my day off. As we do every other Friday, we took SuperPizzaBoy to school, slowed down a bit and rolled him out. See Ya Son!! I really need to show a video of his tuck and roll, that boy learns quick. Sweetie and I went to breakfast and then it was off to the Tulsa State Fair.
We rolled first into the arts and crafts building. Lots of good stuff there including lots of Legos, and screaming kids.
How about some duct tape roses? So romantic, and practical!
And some amazing pumpkins. I loved this strawberry pumpkin.
And the world’s ugliest pumpkin. Really people.
And a pheasant pumpkin.
And a Pistol Pete Pumpkin. For you non-Okies Pistol Pete is the mascot for Okahoma State University. That’s where all the Ag Majors and Engineers in Oklahoma go. ( I went to the University of New Mexico, aka Harvard on the Rio Grande or MIT on the Mesa) Unfortunately, the football players in Oklahoma go to the University of Oklahoma . They don’t make pumpkins at OU, they make national championships. That’s why Pistol Pete is frowning. He knows a lost cause when he sees it. Sorry, I usually gig OU pretty hard so I’m giving OSU some Yogi love.
And, look geocaches on display at the State Fair. Wow, we now have the same status as pumpkins, wow?
I love the livestock barns, Sweetie not so much. So I only got a few pics. These young people spend a lot of time working with their animals. I think it’s very cool. The only thing is…… well, don’t spend too much time worrying about the future of this animal. Especially while enjoying a steak.
I like the old farm machinery. They got those old machines all polished up.
The butterfly exhibit is a big hit. You pay a little extra to get in but it is very cool. Just don’t…. yeah just don’t start wondering what happens to the butterflies after the exhibit. And if you do wonder, don’t ask the people who work there what is going to happen to them. Lets just say, I applaud them for telling the truth. I’ll also say that if they have the money to go to Asia and Central America to get these critters then they got enough money to take the little dudes home. Last year the Tulsa Zoo came out and got them. They don’t do that every year.
What about the Fair Food!!! Well what about it, anybody who knows me knows that I love to eat and that I’ve missed very few meals. Fair food though? Yuck. Does the booth below look like it has anything appetizing?
Not for us, we went to a place Sweetie has kept hidden from me. The Ripe Tomato inside The Market in south Tulsa.
Oh yeah, put this up against your corn dogs, turkey legs, deep fried snicker bars and other such stuff.
It was darn good is what I have to say. And I didn’t share, willingly.
That salad does look healthier than Fair food, but how can you say no to all the greasy stuff, like elephant ears and sugary cotton candy.
I would like to see SPB’s drop and roll. 😉
A couple of things –
We’ll see what happens at Bedlam this year.
Poor butterflies!
I love those duct tape roses! Very creative. Your food does look good but I would have a hard time passing up a corn dog.
I used to enjoy the state and county fairs but the ones in California seem to have abandoned the arts and crafts in favor of commercial exhibits.
I had to miss the fair this year. I usually go every year. =(
That is one very ugly green pumpkin. Is it rotten?
I heard the butterfly exhibit was great! Now I need to know what happens to them? Will I be sad?
I don’t eat a lot of fried food so I take advantage of the fried pickles and funnel cakes at the fair. Oh and a corny dog. YUMMY!
i’m not sure what to say about that last picture. I mean, it looks “interesting” but I’m not sure I could eat it as a meal. I’m glad you had fun!
I love fairs! I also love the duct tape roses and all of the food looks delicious! Glad I’ve already eaten or I would be making a mess, drooling on my key board!! Really fun captures for the day!!
Sylvia
Looks like a very special fair.
Greetings,
Filip
That was a fabulous visit! Great photos and dialogue.
What a fun day out, did Sweetie get some of those roses?
I liked the look of your salad too.
Lego bricks have definitely altered since my kids played with them 45 years ago!
Love the butterfly but don’t totally understand what happens to them at the end of the Fair – perhaps I shouldn’t know?
That salad looks interesting, I could enjoy the mashed up egg in a tomato with avocado but not sure I’d want quite so much fruit on the side. Fascinating blog, many thanks.
Great shots! I love an agricultural fair! Your food choices are so healthy. Aren’t you being good! I had fried dough with maple butter on it on Saturday at one of the local Fall festivals. I saw nothing in the way of healthy food and I didn’t complain much! 🙂