mechanical arms in the air like you just don't care

 From the 2019 Minnesota State Fair.

Shocker

 2019 Minnesota State Fair.

 

We met at Andy's

 From the 2019 Minnesota State Fair.

hey buddy where's the fire

 2019 Minnesota State Fair

 

Waiting for skyriders

Early morning at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair.

I miss the fair.

Iceman

A couple days ago I read the announcement that the 2020 Minnesota State Fair has been cancelled. Haven't missed a year since moving to the Midwest in 1992. Over the years, the fair has become that old friend seen infrequently: small changes over time to a known entity. Constant transition, but a comfortable baseline of stability. The haircut might be different, but you know this person at a deep level.

Even with new foods, a new ride, another new restroom building, the overall structural essence of the fair remained the same. What made it different enough to keep me coming back year after year were the ever-changing faces that would flow through those 322 acres for twelve days at the end of August and beginning of September.

Hope to see you soon, old friend.

"If I were to die right now in a fiery explosion due to the carelessness of a friend...then it would just be alright."

2019 Minnesota State Fair.

One Toss

On the Mighty Midway at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair.

Cow pull

2019 Minnesota State Fair.

THE GOAT

Time to release your inner animal at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair.

Craftsman

Six months until the start of the 2019 Minnesota State Fair, where the farm equipment is big and the humans are built like skyscrapers.

Topless

Just announced: Topless Mondays are BACK! At The Minnesota State Fair!!

The Hangar

MN State Fair, 2018.

 

Leinie's Lodge

Brisk business at the Leinie Lodge today during the Minnesota State Fair. I think the thermometer topped out at around eighty-couple, but the humidity made it feel like two hundred and six.

Behind the animal barns

Minnesota State Fair, 2018.

Riding tall at the Moo Booth

Minnesota State Fair, 2018.

Any Time

Prowling the less traveled paths at the Minnesota State Fair.

Science vs. Religion

Minnesota State Fair, 2017.

Skyride Blues

Minnesota State Fair, 2017.

Mirror Head

In the Agriculture Horticulture Building, aimed at a mirror, looking back out toward the Space Tower.
Minnesota State Fair, 2017.