Highlights from The Great Minnesota Get-together

I have always included highlights of the Minnesota Stats Fair in the historic LDFN. However, the shortcoming of ASCII being the obvious - there were never any visual representations of the insanity of the masses. Upwards of 2 million people will attend the fair (now half over) this year, each one spending $12 on average for food - totaling many millions of dollars on Sweet Martha's cookies, fresh cut french fries, cheese curds, pronto or poncho pups (e-mail me if you don't know the difference and want to be educated!), and dozens of unique foods on a stick (e.g., walleye, alligator, etc.)

Since we now have the luxury of the Lake David Fanclub Blog, the editor has taken the liberty of photo journaling a few interesting things one might see at the fair. It's not just all about food. You'll see animal contest winners, learn about agriculture, education, play games and win prizes and more!

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Running of the Bulls (It's not Pampalona, but this was a new sight for me)

Cheese on a stick!



Leather, Gun Cases, Hats



Cow Comfort - The Dairy Barn



Fish of Minnesota unite



Princess Kay (Made of Butter)



WOOL. . .aww, how cute



CAPY and the Fighter Ride



Honey Bees