I was surprised to learn that neither Nana or Popper had ever been to a state fair. The one in Texas is always in Dallas, so they didn't grow up going to it. We made up for that this weekend, walking miles around the buildings, farm animals and attractions at the Oklahoma State Fair. And, of course, we had to eat a balanced dinner of fried foods. It's one important step into becoming an Okie.
Trying out a storm shelter at one of the vendor booths. Hello down there!
Gray and his annual visit to the vintage tractor display. They didn't have as many as in the past, or the "Student Driver" tractor, but we still saw a lot of neat ones.
First stop = Corn dogs!
At the Agtropolis building, we explored and petted a lot of farm animals and then Gray went through an exhibit where you plant seeds, harvest crops and then sell them at a market just like a real farmer. They gave him a ribbon after he completed the course and he wore it proudly the rest of the evening.
Sometimes all you need is a fan and some fabric to entertain you.
Michael couldn't partake of the corn dogs since we weren't sure if they were all beef, so he opted for pizza on a stick. You can pretty much get anything served on a stick at the fair.
Next up, funnel cake!
As we explored some of the barns, we also got to see two piglets being born and several groups of Clydesdales pulling carriages. Fun memories!
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