We had never gone to the State Fair as a family. After one trip, I think the kids want to make it an annual event. There really IS something for everyone!
What were our favorite parts of the Illinois State Fair?
Emily: Piglets on Parade
Megan: Farmer's Little Helper
Eli: the ferris wheel
Matthew: Piglets on Parade
me: harness races
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| Megan tried her hand at milking a cow. Sometimes I think (as much milk as we drink) that we should have one of these pretty ladies out in the barn. |
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| Trooper Emily???? |
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| And Eli! |
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| These are exciting races. I could have watched for hours, but Eli couldn't!!!! |
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| A great view from the top of the ferris wheel. |
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| I took this photo from the top of the ferris wheel. |
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| You can't go to the Illinois State Fair without checking out the butter cow. It is amazing! One fun fact that Matthew learned about the butter cow is that the same butter is used every year. |
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| Piglets on Parade was a really neat display. It is a trailer with sows and their newborn piglets. You can walk through and observe their behavior, and ask the staff any questions you might have. One lady was amazed to learn that bacon come from pigs!! |
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| We saw state senator Sullivan speaking at the signing of a new state bill. Oh yeah, Pat Quinn spoke too. |
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| Pony rides for the kids. |
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| This is the way to travel at the fair! |
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| We caught the draft horse and mule show. Beautiful, beautiful and well-trained animals! |
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