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Space Cowboy · 2009-08-03T15:18:43+00:00

Well, it's getting close to the time of year when the Alaska State Fair opens for about 2 weeks here, and I wanted to hear about other people's stories about their experiences at carnivals and fairs. When our fair rolls around, it's usually a multi-day deal for me and my friends. The first day or two, we walk around sampling all the fatty foods and tossing back beers, while just sitting back and watching all the people gathered for the festival. Our favourite place to go is in front of Raven Hall and watch all the hotties walking by, and checking out the huge sand sculpture that is usually there. When that gets boring, we check out the bands and other acts that are around the grounds and check out what every one is selling. There is a really nice knife place that has a lot of cool displays of really weird blades that I like to frequent, just to look at all that they've got. I also like to visit the clothing stores and see what overpriced goods that they are trying to peddle, and sometimes I'll buy a sweater or jacket. I used to visit the dung hole that was the wanna-be farm, but after I learned that I was allergic to hay, I stopped going. I started to visit the flower exhibits and the huge vegetable growing contests they have going on. I also like to dip into the science exhibits they've set up for kids. That used to be sole reason I liked going to the fair (besides the awesome, cheap toys). During the last day or two that we are out at the fair, we tend to sit around and watch people again, and play games or watch more bands. I like to watch the dirt racing they have every year, and it is almost a guarantee to see some car lose control. Some years bring an awesome display of all the dirt biking, wanna-be X-Game peoples, and it's always cool seeing them flying, hoping someone misses their footing. I've done the spin art deal with the paint and colours and cardboard paper, and I've also made a few waxed hands. I've yet to get my face painted, or have my hair done in some crazy fashion. I'm thinking I may do it this year, if only for some laughs. I can't really tell if that was long or not. I've also only been to one kind of carnival outside of my state; and that was in New Jersey, on the boardwalk of Ocean City. It was definitely enjoyable, because I had a lot more family there that year. tl;dr What are your stories of fairs, festivals, and carnivals? What are your favourite activities? I'd like to know how they differ around the world.

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namaccu

15 years ago

please share the joy of carnival w/ the photos, i would love to see some

penelopesays

15 years ago

My local carnival is in the parking lot of a dilapidated open air mall. There tends to be a lot of gang violence, so I generally avoid it. I went one year though. It was fun.

RanmaSyaoran

15 years ago

Drunken 15 year old's who think they are gods girt to women. Check.
Morris dancers. Check.
Shooting gallery with crooked guns and giant stuffed white tigers as prises. Check.
Walking stick salesman. Check.
Ice-cream truck + kilo of drugs. Check.

Ah, UK festivals.

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