Fair Highlights
With another trip back to the Iowa State Fair before it ends today, I had an opportunity to look through the 4-H building with a little more attention to detail. A couple of projects caught my eye. What do you do with all of those 4-H ribbons you win? Well, Emily of Story County created this dress. I love it! Not sure where exactly you'd wear it, but there must be the right occasion.
Sara of Jones county cleverly used photos and colors to create this wall plaque. I haven't stopped thinking about it since seeing it and have been trying to figure out how to recreate using my digital software and pictures.
We rode the sky glider from the west side of the fair grounds over to the middle near Pella Plaza, with a perfect view of the John Deere display.
The sky glide also gave me a great view of the numerous food stands. How many things are on a stick you ask? Click here for the list .
The free entertainment around the fairgrounds is sure to entertain all. Henry wanted to see Shenani-guns Wild West Comdey Show . It was a good laugh for all ages.
A highlight for us every year is to attend the Sale of Champions . It is so exciting to see these young men and woman getting rewarded for their hard work. Each year there is something that just touches my heart--this year it was this young man proudly showing his Grand Champion 4-H Market Lamb and his little sister waiting to help hold his lamb while he presented his banner to the buyer. She was so proud and excited to be a part of this. And I thought he handled his moment in the spotlight (with his sister) with maturity.
My personal highlight for the 2010 fair was to help with the quilt contest. If you missed the review on Iowa Public Television, be sure to check out this link . The 2010 fair comes to an end today, but tomorrow we'll start counting the days until the 2011 fair.
Sara of Jones county cleverly used photos and colors to create this wall plaque. I haven't stopped thinking about it since seeing it and have been trying to figure out how to recreate using my digital software and pictures.
We rode the sky glider from the west side of the fair grounds over to the middle near Pella Plaza, with a perfect view of the John Deere display.
The sky glide also gave me a great view of the numerous food stands. How many things are on a stick you ask? Click here for the list .
The free entertainment around the fairgrounds is sure to entertain all. Henry wanted to see Shenani-guns Wild West Comdey Show . It was a good laugh for all ages.
A highlight for us every year is to attend the Sale of Champions . It is so exciting to see these young men and woman getting rewarded for their hard work. Each year there is something that just touches my heart--this year it was this young man proudly showing his Grand Champion 4-H Market Lamb and his little sister waiting to help hold his lamb while he presented his banner to the buyer. She was so proud and excited to be a part of this. And I thought he handled his moment in the spotlight (with his sister) with maturity.
My personal highlight for the 2010 fair was to help with the quilt contest. If you missed the review on Iowa Public Television, be sure to check out this link . The 2010 fair comes to an end today, but tomorrow we'll start counting the days until the 2011 fair.
Great pics as always Heidi!!! What fun the fair must be!
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Thank you for sharing the Iowa State Fair link regarding the judging of the quilts. It must have been a difficult chore to choose the winners - they all were so beautiful.
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I always look forward to your annual posts about the Iowa State Fair. Oh, how I would like to visit it one day. Our Allentown (PA) Fair starts next weekend and is the closest I get to up close and personal with the cows, sheep and goats. The quilt exhibit doesn't hold a candle to yours. Thanks again, and have a bountiful harvest. Kathie L in Allentown
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Maybe you can come to the Iowa State Fair someday. I would be glad to be your host!
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Thank you for shareing the link to the State Fair. This was my first year to submit some quilted things to the Iowa State Fair. It was so much fun just to participate. How pleased I was when I picked up my things and there were judges comments attached to my things. I have nver had judge comments on my quilts - what an eye opening ,growing experience for me. I will work on perfecting my technique and submit some things again next year. It truly was a fun experience. Thank you for your expertice.
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How exciting for you to have had one of the many beautiful quilts at the Iowa State Fair! There is so much to learn about quilting.
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