tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post5640782723419775917..comments2024-03-18T14:05:01.415-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Delaware State Fair FunDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-31435711868527697312018-02-08T23:59:25.092-05:002018-02-08T23:59:25.092-05:00In doing some research about the 1904 St. Louis Wo...In doing some research about the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, I found out that cotton candy was introduced there as Fairy Floss, and the Ferris Wheel was sent from the Chicago World's Fair to be used in St. Louis. Fascinating history for fairs. You really need to go and take your children. Let that inner child loose and have fun with them. They won't forget it. :)<br />Martha W. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415972499923372153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-44024464493016972902018-02-08T22:22:01.984-05:002018-02-08T22:22:01.984-05:00Texas is definitely a BIG state with a well-known ...Texas is definitely a BIG state with a well-known fair. As you know, Melanie Backus also attends the Texas state fair. She commented above. Glad I could showcase some facets of the Delaware fair, even though a lot has changed over the years from the aspects I shared in my post. I would love to start a tradition with my children in attending, since I never was able to do that as a child. Would be fun to let out my inner child to play again. :)Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-88475176271575522092018-02-08T22:19:05.019-05:002018-02-08T22:19:05.019-05:00Yes, I would love to go back to simpler times when...Yes, I would love to go back to simpler times when it was permissible to be dropped off and your parents could trust you to be responsible and safe. So, did you ever get to own a horse? I dream of that as well! What about ribbons for your exhibits? Either you or your children?Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-36592581606844736492018-02-08T22:16:29.991-05:002018-02-08T22:16:29.991-05:00An annual tradition sounds like fun, especially wh...An annual tradition sounds like fun, especially when it's going to the state fair. I gather you are close enough to Maine for their state fair to be a possibility? When I lived in Delaware, I was close enough to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland to attend them (even though I didn't), but here in Colorado? It would be at least 8-9 hours to get to the next closest state fair. Lol!Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-52022153524949118512018-02-08T22:14:38.637-05:002018-02-08T22:14:38.637-05:00Thank you, Melanie. Texas would definitely be a st...Thank you, Melanie. Texas would definitely be a state steeped in tradition, and I am not surprised to hear it began over 100 years ago, plus has been going strong ever since.<br /><br />Wow! Over 50 years attending state fairs? Impressive!! I've heard from others who say it reminds them of their childhood when they attend, so that definitely makes sense. :)Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-28345417267403517162018-02-08T22:13:03.358-05:002018-02-08T22:13:03.358-05:00That's awesome, Marilyn. What an honor! What d...That's awesome, Marilyn. What an honor! What did you do in the competition?Tiffany Amber Stocktonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05015308280449078107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-18226561768422293922018-01-10T12:41:08.755-05:002018-01-10T12:41:08.755-05:00I love State Fairs, and Texas has a great one, so ...I love State Fairs, and Texas has a great one, so I really enjoyed reading about another state and what they do their for a fair. I grew up in Dallas and went to the fair every year on Public School Day when we had a very reduced entrance fee and lots of free things to do. After I started teaching Home Ec, I took my FHA girls from Houston to Dallas to participate in the activities set aside for FFA, FHA and 4-H club days. We went without our parents and were perfectly safe all day. I was a baby when my mother took me to the centennial in !936 at the Fair and that was 81 years ago. I have a post planned about the Texas State Fair for next October. Like Melanie said, when I went a few years ago, I felt like that kid all over again and got excited about the exhibits. Hubby went along with everything I wanted to do, but teased me because he said I was like a kid with a new toy. :) Thanks for bringing back such wonderful memories. Martha W. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415972499923372153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-91164897503326669082018-01-09T15:57:59.644-05:002018-01-09T15:57:59.644-05:00I have fond memories of being dropped off at the h...I have fond memories of being dropped off at the horse barns at the Illinois State Fair when I was a kid ... where I could revel in pretending I owned a horse. That was back in the day it was safe to do such things. Here in Nebraska, the state fair is a popular place every year. My kids and I have exhibited both in county fairs and the state fair ... quilts, craft projects, models, etc. Happy times. Great memories. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-22285602745605201242018-01-09T13:28:10.948-05:002018-01-09T13:28:10.948-05:00We've been to the Vermont State Fair innumerab...We've been to the Vermont State Fair innumerable times; it's an annual tradition. We've not been to a Maine State Fair yet since we moved here, but have gone to several county fairs, which are primarily ag fairs.Connie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12038621934457678475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-9390411247591128002018-01-09T10:00:40.224-05:002018-01-09T10:00:40.224-05:00I loved your post, Amber. I love to go to the stat...I loved your post, Amber. I love to go to the state fair. Our fair, the Texas State Fair started in 1886 and has gone strong ever since except for periods during WWI and WWII. I was probably four years old the first time I went and have gone off and on now for fifty something years. I always feel like a kid again when I visit. I have also been to the state fair in Washington. Melanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33495454678432830072018-01-09T09:27:28.969-05:002018-01-09T09:27:28.969-05:00Great post about the birth of Delaware State Fair....Great post about the birth of Delaware State Fair. I attended the Illinois State Fair when I was younger. Our 4-H group was selected to perform our talent competition there. It was a lot of fun. Marilyn R. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05823250623223816968noreply@blogger.com