
Haunted house
I remember how much I enjoyed the haunted house when I was a kid. I still enjoy a good scare but there are so many things in life that are frightening I don’t have to go to the fair for a little terror.

ferris wheel - MN State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has a rich history. The event started in 1859, just one year after Minnesota became a state. The Ferris wheel is the second oldest ride at the fair, it has been there since 1896, the first ride was the merry-go-round it came four years earlier. This Ferris wheel has been photographed so many times that it has faded but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to take one more shot.

Food in the midway
A big part of the state fair is about food. I didn’t eat much when I went and to be honest there are some things that a grown up probably should not eat. The fair features just about anything on a stick, and if memory serves the corn dog was the first food on a stick. I ate a foot long hot dog, they are very good. Some caramel apples in a dish with ice cream. (heavenly) On the way out I just had to have a snow cone. I did not feel all that great the next day but I sure enjoyed it while I was there.

The Midway MN, State Fair 2010
There is nothing like the Midway at the State Fair on a beautiful August night. The sites, sounds and smells and all the people. It is a great place to bring the old camera. I got by with a mono pod and a cable release. It was much too crowded to even consider setting up a tri-pod.

Rides at the State Fair
I had a lot of fun with my organge theme last week. I won’t be doing a theme every week but it is Minnesota State Fair time which presents oh so many photo opportunities. Our state fair is a huge event that goes way beyond the teddy bear and tractor and lasts for 12 days. I went on opening day and will be going back later this week.

Construction
Orange is used a lot for safety yet it isn’t a save color it is a warning color. This is my last day of orange. It was fun and now I see orange every where.