And, this is just brilliant... Aug. 22 is "Minnesota State Fair Day" in New York City.
The Minnesota State Fair Day in New York City is an event planned by ex pats of the Midwest who love the Fair. The goal is to spend the day attempting to recreate, as much as possible, the “Great Minnesota Get Together” which consists of mainly food on a stick and fanny packs. The day is open to anyone interested in eating their weight in fair type foods, no previous fair experience required.
Sounds fantastic. Nobody tell that Times Square singing cowboy dude, though. Got to keep it classy...
New children's book to add to my ever-growing Minnesota State Fair book collection.
The Red Balloon Bookshop and the Minnesota State Fair Foundation are excited to present the launch of author-illustrator Debra Frasier’s new book A Fabulous Fair Alphabet. Inspired by her almost-daily visits to the Minnesota State Fair, Debra Frasier compiled a book that is a one-of-a-kind alphabet-exploration adventure! Chock-full of eye-popping photos, letters, and words, Debra Frasier's A Fabulous Fair Alphabet is a state-fair scrapbook that will inspire you to find your own fabulous fair alphabet. Come meet Debra and follow the arc of a day at the fair – from A to Z – with her!
Artist Deborah Voyda Rogers unveiled the official 2010 Minnesota State Fair poster at the J.V. Bailey House this morning. It features a pastel rendition of the unique state fair architecture...
All profits go to support maintain the State Fair buildings, so show your support by purchasing a poster at the Minnesota State Fair Foundation.
Every year, I just pray to the state fair gods that their will be ONE Grandstand Show I can really get into... Sometimes you win, sometimes you can call me deacon blue...
This year? Two incredibly fun shows to look forward to.
First, KISS. Am I a KISS fan? Not really. But seriously, can there be anything more ridiculously fun than seeing a show like this AT the state fair? Of course not. I hope I'm sitting close enough to get hit by the stage pyrotechnics!
And second, and this one I'm just reelin' from... The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue, with Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald, and Boz Scaggs. How did this happen? First, I'm an insanely huge fan of Steely Dan. I have the Citizen box set, the box set of Donald's solo albums, and of course, the New York Rock 'n Soul Revue album which I used to listen to obsessively in the car. I suspect the "Dukes of September" show will reprise the same format and awesomeness.
Really looking forward to both of these shows this year.
I've already put my order in for tickets. And if you're wondering how I can get tickets before they go on sale to the general public? Easy. Become a friend of the fair, and it will bring a whole new meaning to "friends with benefits"... You know, in the sense you can get KISS tickets before anybody else.
What in tarnation is this? Wheel of Fortune is having a state fair week.
Guess I'll go set my Tivo right now.
America's Game is all about State Fairs this week! The set is decked out with a carousel and carnival games, and the Wheel is packed with CandyApples.com and CottonCandyExpress.com Gift Tags! Contestants will compete to see who's "Best in Show," and the winners could be headed to the State Fairs of New York, Iowa, or Minnesota. Gather your loved ones and tune in for a wild ride!
The American Society of Magazine Editors' annual National Magazine Awards are out for 2010, and 'Prairie Home Companion" host and author Garrison Keillor took home the first-place award in the essays category.
The award,"Recognizes the writer's eloquence, perspective, fresh thinking and unique voice."
Keillor's essay on the Minnesota State Fair, "Top Ten State Fair Joys," appeared in the July 2009 edition of National Geographic.
Image Credit: Bob Charlotte/PR Photos; Dwight Eschliman/Stone/Getty ImagesVarietyreports that the Weinstein Co. has decided to take two of my favorite things — Modern Family’s Ty Burrell and butter — and combine them into one film: The smartly titled Butter, which follows a butter-carving champ (Burrell) who’s forced to step down, leading his wife (Jennifer Garner) to begin training in hopes of becoming the new champ.
