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When was the last
time you went to a County Fair?
Pack up you family
and head to the Fair. You won’t regret it and your children will
love you for it. It is a place to have fun and it’s an educational
experience. The world is moving at such a fast pace that it seems we
no longer take time for our family and ourselves. We are on the run
to our children’s, grandchildren’s soccer, football, baseball games,
meetings, our jobs, etc., the list goes on and on We need to stop for a
moment, take time with our family and reduce our stress. Summer
arrives and there are only so many days we can enjoy the sun and warm
weather with family and friends. We can teach our children and
grandchildren how to socialize and make some good family
memories by bringing them to a good old fashion county fair.
Let them see all the
animals, see the local and national musicians or try the newest thrill ride, they
will find it all at the fair. Let them experience where their food comes from,
how important agriculture is to our lives. You might even get a good fair
time deal on a new car, camper or other items that are being
offered to you from vendors located throughout the fair. Have
them check out the best Blue
Ribbon winners, who make homemade pies, pickles, quilts, wooden
crafts, and the list goes on and on. |
Glenn Gillespie
President
New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs |
