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Brave man wrestles a pistol from an armed man

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122132) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 6 Sep

Jaden Perry was at a state fair in Anchorage Alaska on Monday Labor Day September 1 when he wrestled a gun away from one of two men who were arguing over an issue. Jaden had a lot of courage to take away a gun away from one of...

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A deputy doing guard duty at a county fair in Iowa recaptures a cow that left the stable

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122132) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 1 Aug 22

Bremer County Sheriff's Deputy Jackson Smith was working a security detail at the Bremer County Fair on Tuesday overnight when a cow named Scarlet ran away from her home inside of a barn and flee into the fairgrounds. The...

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State Fairs

maezee @maezee (41985) • United States 29 Aug 19

Does your city, state, or region have a “State Fair” or something similar? We are working on day 7 of the Minnesota State Fair here in Minnesota of the United States. Supposedly our fair is one of the best in the country, but...

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Never Know What You'll See at the Fair!

Four Walls @FourWalls (86652) • United States 21 Aug 18

Today was my day to go to the fair. According to the pedometer on my phone I walked 5.3 miles. I'm not feeling it all that much, simply because I walked at my pace (not on a treadmill), and whenever I got tired I did what any...

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Marsha's Log: Entering Items Into the State Fair

Marsha Cooper @marsha32 (6631) • United States 18 Aug 17

I'm at it again....on several things, missing days at a time of comingin here to MyLot for one. I'm super busy as usual--won't bore you too much with that. I decided to be brave and enter something in to the fair. I went in...

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Youth State Fair Lock In

Marsha Cooper @marsha32 (6631) • United States 19 Sep 16

This year 2 of my grandchildren were old enough for the Area 5 Youth State Fair lock in at the church where Allen and I went on the mission trip with. Allen and Ariel both went as well as grandchildren of another member, and...

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Unexpected Friday and Saturday

Marsha Cooper @marsha32 (6631) • United States 18 Sep 16

Sure doesn't help that my allergies are on overdrive either! I opened mylot both days then ended up having to just close it without doing anything both days :( Sorry about that. I expected since I didn't end up having to...

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8 Hours and $80

Marsha Cooper @marsha32 (6631) • United States 15 Sep 16

Finally a day I feel like I have time to put up a post. I thought I would share with you about hubby's and my day at the Kansas State Fair yesterday. I had managed to save back $80 for our day. That was to cover our gate...

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Going to be a Crazy Busy Week

Marsha Cooper @marsha32 (6631) • United States 11 Sep 16

I will not post again until Thursday. I do plan, however, to get in here to do at least a few notifications each day. Sorry to say, when I say a few, that is what I mean. Monday: Quilt guild in the morning. It's Dollar Day at...

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The Virginia State Fair

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 11 Aug 16

The Virginia State Fair has been operating for more than 160 years, since it opened in 1854, with only a few interruptions. In 2009, the fair moved from what is now called Monroe Park, where the Richmond International Raceway, a...

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I always buy more tickets at the Texas State Fair so when I end up leaving I have several left.

anthony davis @lookatdesktop (27156) • Dallas, Texas 2 Mar 16

I can't spend them because I am stuffed with food and beer. I still might have 20 or more coupons and don't really know what to do with the extra tickets. I walk toward the entrance gates and as people walk in to the fair grounds,...

Going to See the Vet Next Week

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169448) • United States 2 Sep 15

Over the years I have had several occasions when my pet has become ill during the State Fair. This is not a good thing, as my vet is heavily involved and not very available for emergencies. Last night hubby had a dream about our...

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It's State Fair Time!

rapunzelcat @rapunzelcat (271) • United States 11 Aug 10

The Iowa State Fair that is! I only go every few years because I don't enjoy walking around in the heat and humidity. I got to go to a free preview tonight because my daughter entered some things in the Fabric and Threads...

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Coconut or baby wipes or we are the luckiest family at the fair...

TheRealDawn @dawnald (85137) • Shingle Springs, California 31 Aug 09

There was a candy exhibit at the fair this year and a candy challenge. The beanie baby folks were doing it. You walk up, spin the wheel and then they give you a candy, either a good one or a nasty one. For example, when we first...

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My state fair is a great state fair...

TheRealDawn @dawnald (85137) • Shingle Springs, California 30 Aug 09

Don't miss it, don't even be late... (sung slightly off key) So today we're taking the kids to the California State Fair. They will want to ride the rides, eat sweets and buy souvenirs. I'd like to see the animals and some...

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Texas State Fair!!!

BunGirl @BunGirl (2638) • United States 29 Sep 08

The Texas State Fair has opened its gates in Fair Park in Dallas for another year. Did anyone here go on opening weekend? Are you planning to go this year? What is your favorite thing about the fair?I'm planning to go with my...

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Long & Fun Filled Weekend

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 28 Aug 08

Well I have my niece and her boyfriend coming out this weekend for a fun filled time both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday the 3 of us will be heading to the Minnesota Rennasiance Festival early in the morning. I was there last year...

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Do they deserve to go?

katsmeow1213 @katsmeow1213 (28716) • United States 21 Aug 08

Our State Fair has started today. It is a really big deal. It's bigger than any fair you can imagine. We go every year, and spend most of the year looking forward to it. I've already spent over $100 on tickets and ride books for...

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The Forgotten One

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 13 Aug 08

I am growing my own pickling cucumbers this year. So far I have pickled 10 quarts so far of them also. Now we know how cucumbers as well as pickling cucumbers tend to hide under the leaves of the plant etc. well this afternoon I...

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My daughter the Biker Chick?

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 4 Sep 07

This was taken Sunday September 2nd at the Minnesota State Fair, It was a custom bike builders booth from a local city nearby. Does my daughter look sexy or what on this bike? Does she have the persona of a "biker chick" or not?...

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