This past Saturday afternoon Greg, Amanda, and Maddox struck out on the adventure known in these parts as the Fryeburg Fair http://www.fryeburgfair.com (Pronounced "Fayuh" if you are a true Mainer.)It promised to be cold and breezy night so they bundled up in warm clothes. Amanda even broke out Maddox's gloves and winter hat. Maddox's theory was that his hat was a snow hat and he would only wear it if there was snow at the fair. As you can see in the pictures somewhere along the way he decided that the hat was a cold, windy, fall night hat as well. 
This is the largest fair that comes to the area and it is generally wall to wall people from the day it opens until it's closing day. Reports from the kids tell me that this year was no different. Generally, if you don't arrive at the fairgrounds early in the morning you will end up paying a good amount of cash to park on a private resident's lawn. This lawn is usually a good two miles from entrance. The kids lucked out in that they found free parking, but had a loooong walk to the gate. They managed to make their way around despite never ending waves of people, ate ridiculously over priced fair food, and took in the sights. The sights mostly consisted of every possible breed of farm animal along with various home baked goodies,crafts and handiwork all entered in contests in hopes of winning that elusive fair blue ribbon. A good time was had despite the chilly temperatures and Maddox was thrilled that he rode on a real horsie.
This is the largest fair that comes to the area and it is generally wall to wall people from the day it opens until it's closing day. Reports from the kids tell me that this year was no different. Generally, if you don't arrive at the fairgrounds early in the morning you will end up paying a good amount of cash to park on a private resident's lawn. This lawn is usually a good two miles from entrance. The kids lucked out in that they found free parking, but had a loooong walk to the gate. They managed to make their way around despite never ending waves of people, ate ridiculously over priced fair food, and took in the sights. The sights mostly consisted of every possible breed of farm animal along with various home baked goodies,crafts and handiwork all entered in contests in hopes of winning that elusive fair blue ribbon. A good time was had despite the chilly temperatures and Maddox was thrilled that he rode on a real horsie.
Pardon the quality of the pictures, Mandy brought along her camera, and it does not do well in low light situations. :)
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