The Fair

Well, we attended our local fair this evening. It's generally a lot of fun and one we try to get to every year. This year we were fortunate to have a family member who won wristbands for 4, but wouldn't use them and so gave them to us. It was a good thing too! I went early to retrieve the wristbands and we returned later in the evening, when it was cooler. I was a little concerned as the sky appeared to be clouding over a bit. However, as I had checked the weather expectations earlier I had confidence that we should be alright. We went through a small animal petting area and literally as soon as we were coming out, a bolt of lighting lit up the sky. The fair, of course, immediately shut down the rides, it's not safe to have a bunch of people in metal contraptions swinging around in the air after all. Everyone was encouraged by the fair officials to seek shelter in the large center building. We took refuge under an overhang just in time to watch a deluge soak everything in sight. We waited for perhaps an hour or so and when it appeared to be lightening we decided to check around the fair at the games and offerings. At first the rain picked up again, but then lightened out and then stopped. The rides were re-opened and we quickly took advantage of the situation, riding as many as we could, which granted still wasn't many. When the lightning started up once more, the fair officials opted to close all rides for the remainder of the evening. We found a canopy with tables near some food vendors and the children enjoyed funnel cakes, cotton candy, and a steak sandwich while we watched the torrents of rain start up once more. After awhile we were instructed to try and head out of the fairgrounds through the main building. So we left. It was a good thing I hadn't had to pay for the wristbands, since we honestly weren't able to realize their full value in rides. Still, I think everyone had a good time, even through the frustration at the fair and the weather. And that's what is the most important aspect of visiting the fair.