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Iowa State State Fair 2013

August 23, 2013

As you, dear reader, are sure to remember from one of my July articles I am a diehard fan of fairs and festivals. I still reflect fondly on my frolic to the Davis County Fair and my fondness of corn dogs. (Speaking of that, it is wise not to write so publicly about a food obsession in case one’s doctor might be reading. I’ve been on a solid diet of nothing but fish for four weeks now. Well, four weeks until I went to the amazing ONE AND ONLY – IOWA STATE FAIR!)

I was due a vacation day, you see, so I decided to make the pilgrimage to Des Moines to what I have heard is the best state fair in the entire country. I tagged along with MPA’s Media Specialist, Diana Upton-Hill, on a day filled with wonderful sights, sounds, and tastes!

We first spent some time visiting the BIG animals. Now, some will say I am a large cat, but I will tell you – until you’ve seen the biggest boar, the biggest ram, and the biggest bull – you haven’t seen BIG! We didn’t spend much time, however, as once we gazed at the biggest boar for a few moments Ms. Upton-Hill proudly announced that it was time for a pork chop.

After finishing the fine chop we sat down in front of one of many stages to watch some talent. Now, these youngsters at the Bill Riley talent show were fine and all, but backstage I had to show them my tap routine. Don’t roll your eyes! You haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen a cat tap dance! Clearly Mr. Bill Riley, Jr. felt the same way because, before I knew it, I was onstage wowing the crowd. I took first place….

And worked up an appetite once again… Since my dear doctor had scolded me so violently about those corn dogs at the last fair, I decided it was time to try something new ‘on a stick’. I looked around for a bit and there it was, glowing like a ray from heaven – a concession stand selling DONUTS on a stick!

After a few of those delights Ms. Upton-Hill and I ventured to the fair administration building. We were slated to meet up with local entertainer, Mitch Goudy, and State Fair Board President (as well as  Bloomfield’s own) Gary McConnell, for a brief photo-op. I must say, the picture turned out very well! Go Davis County!

While I munched on another donut on a stick we toured the midway. I elected not to ride the ferris wheel, but while Ms. Upton-Hill was arguing with one of the carnies over the height restrictions I wandered over to the Grandstand. I could tell crews were very busy preparing for the evening entertainment, country legend Alan Jackson! I struck up a conversation with the bus driver and before I knew what was happening my tap routine was included as part of the opening act for the evening show!
At the conclusion of the concert, after the brilliant fireworks display, it was time to go home.  I was a tired, yet very content feline. You see, I now understand why Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote the lyric they did. I couldn’t agree more…

Our State Fair is a great state fair! Don’t miss it! Don’t even be late!

Until next time, my faithful readers, don’t forget to love your pet and take them on their own adventure!

Fondest Regards,

MOIRE