It's 5:40 a.m. and time to start my first day of blogging about the best fair in Oregon - the Clackamas County fair. Everyone I've talked to says it's the best fair no matter how you measure it. I have it on good authority that people come from as far away as Seattle to see what a great fair is all about.
Here's what's at the top of my list for today:
- Kiwanis Kiddie Capers Parade at 10 a.m. They kids have animals, walking formations and "decorated wheeled entries." Excellent!
- 4-H monster cookie contest from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. I don't know if there are samples, but if not, you can get fresh baked cookies in Horning Hall courtesy of the best bakers in the Clackamas County Grange
- 4-H pack goat obstacle course, 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Ely Arena B. How long can you keep from smiling?
The 4-H Cloverbuds rabbit show and costume parade, 11 a.m., Rabbit and Poultry building. The cloverbuds are the kindergarten through third grade 4-H kids. If this isn't a good time, I don't know what is.
If you have questions about where 4-H events are, Roxie Applebee in the office of the 4-H exhibit hall should be able to help you. It's the second building on your left as you enter the main (red) gate.
There are food competitions, a talent show at 7 p.m., and just a crazy number of entertainers throughout the day: magic, music and dance galore. Check out the full schedule yourself.
Last but not least, today is Kids' Day, and children 15 and under get in free all day.
Enjoy yourself!
Start to finish, I totally enjoyed my fair refresher course with you at the lecturn! Favorite pix? I especially liked the Two-on-a-Goat-Tote-- or however you phrased it. The back lighting added just the right touch. Anytime both jack and jill can go up the same hill (or into the goat barn) without spilling a drop is a time worth noting. Thanks! Pat
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