We live in the center of an agricultural district, so the fair is always full of wonderful livestock, baking, growing, antiquing, and crafting contests...
Below is my most favorite antique featured at the fair this year: a decorative fragment from an old ride at our local amusement park. "Journey to the center of the earth" was a spooky mill chute ride which I adored, and was always proud of myself for being brave enough to ride! The ride is long gone, replaced by newer and flashier rides...but none the better...
Journey to the center of the Earth, circa 1987
A piece of the ride featured for antique judging...brought back a wave of memories for me...
The fair hosts a few "freak shows" every year....I'm never sure what to think....but always curious...
The rides were SCARY! Jay and I decided to be silly and ride one while grandpa held W. I panicked the entire time. I remember my days of bungee jumping, parasailing, and going on rides without any abandon....apparently, those days are over!
Goodbye, summer. You've been so good to us!
What a wonderful old timey fair!!!! And I'm just loving your blog!!! Just gorgeous!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch vintage wonders and curiosities to behold! A lovely post, as always :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful old time fair!
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Hello -- Thank you so much for visiting me over at my blog (http://webloomhere.blogspot.com/)and leaving a comment... I love your blog, too, and likewise, pleased to meet ya'! How lovely you're becoming a Waldorf teacher. The closest Waldorf school to us is 40 minutes away and so not an option, but, oh! how I wish it were closer... Looking forward to visiting you again (at your blog, of course!)
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P.S. Sorry about the rambling comment -- wanted to e-mail but couldn't find a link on your blog...
P.S. Congratulations (tomorrow) on the 1 year & 1 month birthday of your beautiful boy!
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ReplyDeleteomg, that swing! I love swings, but the insane round and round does my ears in and makes me panic!
ReplyDeleteLove the vintagey look of the fare!
That's the type of fair that I love...good old fashioned fun. I'm too scared of most of the rides though. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun affair, ha, ha, cheers Marie
ReplyDeleteI went into the animal freak show... totally not worth the $2 I paid, but I'm so glad I finally did it, lol!!!
ReplyDeleteLol Love it! looks like heaps of fun.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an absolutely fabulous time & yes summer has been great!
ReplyDeleteOh how I LOVE fall fairs! We're in the country too, so our fairs really capture that "country" vibe!
ReplyDeletexo maureen
That little carousel is adorable and much more my speed these days. I think my thrill ride days are over too! When did that happen?! I do love these fairs. Thanks for a peek at your local fair.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful fair!
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Linda
I love fairs...who doesn't ,right?they are lots of fun. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteStumbled across your page from various other blog links and couldn't leave without dropping a brief comment after reading it and seeing the vintage images. Being a photographer you can imagine the satisfaction of seeing such beautiful images. What a fantastic set of images. And love your blog.
ReplyDeleteAm not exactly a momma but a home stay pappa :) of two beautiful boys, and your blog makes a very interesting read. Will be following it up with full interest.
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Amin
Your photos are lovely and the fair looks like a lot of fun, what a wonderful way to end summer!
ReplyDeleteI love how vintage this fair looks. I wish all fairs were like this one!
ReplyDeletelooks like you had a great time, thanks for sharing your beautiful pics:)
ReplyDeleteOh how I love the fair! Yours looks like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful old fashioned fair.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing these images.
It looks like a wonderful fair. Our state fair comes later this fall and I can't wait! Our favorite things are the crafts, animals, and food we never dare eat but once a year.
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