It was much like I remembered it, but super-sized and more crowded than ever. She and Hollee made a dash for the exit and found an Uber ride to the hotel, but only after our first-ever family walk through the Midway. If he was annoyed, or bored, he didn’t show it.Īs the day turned to evening, Macy had painted her own frisbee and got her own face painted and she was spent. Macy was so excited she tried another slide at “Kidway.”Īgain, Robert more than earned “Big Brother of the Year” recognition by tagging along with Macy on numerous rides and games at the jam-packed Midway for kids. Thankfully, Robert took his sister up the stairs and then slid all the way down. All we were missing were the Fair’s famous chocolate chip cookies and the all-you-can-drink milk for $2.ĭistant memories of the Fair’s Giant Slide convinced me it wasn’t time for an encore, but Macy was all-in. There was ice cream, a savory turkey sandwich, a giant turkey leg and more. Both kids loaded up on corn dogs and Pronto Pups. The Mancini’s steak sandwich, loaded with onions and mushrooms, got the stamp of approval from Hollee and me. Clearly, one would have to take in most of all of the Fair’s 12 days - and have a bottomless pit - to sample all of the fare. One can’t talk about the Fair and leave out the food. Robert and Macy petted goats and piglets, and our eight-year-old animal lover was in heaven a few minutes later when we moved to another building and got right next to and pet a horse. We didn’t see any animals born during our walk through but observed newborn pigs, cows and goats. In a fortuitous twist, we entered right next to the location of one of Macy’s desired stops- the Fair birthing center. It was evident early on it was going to be a good day as the guy who detests standing in line found the wait for tickets to be short - and bearable. We weren’t able to master the technology and secure online tickets and instead stood in line to get in. It was hot in the sun but not unbearable. That’s something that didn’t exist during those visits during the ‘70s. Interestingly enough, the Fair now has a designated area for Uber and Lyft dropoffs and pickups. Even better, his high school classmate and football teammate Gavin would be there at the same time, and they made plans to take in Midway together. Robert, at 16, was steadfast about a State Fair experience and there was little doubt he was going to enjoy the day. Leading up to Sunday she was talkative and ready for a brand-new adventure. Our eight-year-old loves animals and food and fun and those are plentiful. Much was the same as the Fair only grew and attracted more Minnesotans.īut save for a chance trip in the early-2000s, last Sunday’s visit was the first in about three decades - and this time with a family in tow. There was one prior to senior year in high school and another with college buddies a few years later. Dates were circled and the trip south was a highlight of the summer.Īs the boy became a teen those trips became less frequent. The Fair became a staple on the calendar. MACCY NEAR ME TVMidway and the Giant Slide, the Fair all lit up at night, hordes of people, an endless number of food booths, folks carrying around bags emblazoned with their favorite Twin Cities’ TV station’s logo, and a few unique experiences of a childhood long departed.īecause of some connections, a young boy from Ely got a ride in a State Fair police car during successive Fairs in the 1970s, went behind the grandstand to meet Dolly Parton and Red Skelton in successive years. Time stands still on Snelling Avenue, at least each year when August comes to a close and September beckons.Īs the Minnesota State Fairgrounds approached late Sunday morning, nearly a half-century of memories flooded my mind inside the Uber taking Hollee, Robert, Macy and me to The Great Minnesota Get Together.
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