I finally made it to the State Fair this year.
And it was bizarre.
My first experience with the fair was unusual because I went for a “first-timers at the Fair” news story.
The State Fair marketing team ferried us around the park in these terrifying go-carts and allowed us to cut the lines, so it wasn’t a typical State Fair experience. That story is here.
And yes, a picture of me eating a corn dog made the print edition. Watch out, Anderson Cooper.
Michael and I went back a week later and had a “real” State Fair experience.
Here is what stuck out:
- Some fair visitors are surprisingly rude. Moms in particular had no problem essentially cutting people off and basically ramming people with baby strollers.
- The butter sculpture was strange. There was a cow with penguins eyeing its utters. I don’t understand.
- A lot of things are creepy. Besides the butter sculpture failure, there is a carnival barker with no legs, a lot creepy smiling corn dog pictures, and a Nicholas Cage ride.
Oh, and the giant cowboy puppet that talks!
Here are some pictures.
The creepy carnival barker at the State Fair.
State Fair of Texas butter sculptures. Why are the penguins eyeing the cow?
Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas.
A very elaborate kiddie ride at the State Fair.
The midway portion of the fair grounds.
A Nick Cage-themed ride was one of the best parts of the fair.
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- A fountain made out of wine bottles at the State Fair.
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- This weird Zebra thing was in the crafts section.
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- Creepy, semi-evil looking art at the State Fair.
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- Creepy, semi-evil looking art at the State Fair.
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- Goat side-eye at the fair.
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- More cows at the State Fair.
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- Cow side-eye.
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- Buttons at the State Fair.
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- A Nick Cage-themed ride was one of the best parts of the fair.
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- The less-than-healthy food offerings at the State Fair.
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- A view of the State Fair midway area.
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- There were a lot of creepy clowns at the State Fair.
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- The Texas Skyway ride.
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- The Texas Skyway ride.
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- A view of Dallas from Fair Park’s “Texas Skyway” ride.
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- The midway portion of the fair grounds.
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- The midway portion of the fair grounds.
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- A very elaborate kiddie ride at the State Fair.
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- A very elaborate kiddie ride at the State Fair.
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- A very elaborate kiddie ride at the State Fair.
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- Bumper carts at the State Fair…where I probably lost my glasses.
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- Creepy corn dog stand at the State Fair.
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- Creepy corn dog stand at the State Fair.
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- Creepy corn dog stand at the State Fair.
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- Rides at the State Fair.
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- Rides at the State Fair.
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- Rides at the State Fair.
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- A giant Ferris Wheel at the State Fair.
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- Kids play in a fountain at the State Fair.
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- Goats who seem not to be getting along at the State Fair.
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- The pig pen at the State Fair.
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- The pig pen at the State Fair.
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- Oregon Trail-themed food can sculpture.
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- Texas-themed food can sculpture.
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- A lake at the State Fair.
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- Swan paddle boats at the fair.
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- A cowboy statue at the State Fair.
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- State Fair of Texas fashion.
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- A filthy test mattress that apparently everyone tests.
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- Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas.
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- Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas.
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- A very Texas advertisement at the State Fair.
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- Art at Fair Park in Dallas.
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- A pool at the State Fair of Texas grounds.
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- State Fair of Texas butter sculptures. Why are the penguins eyeing the cow?
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- State Fair midway rides.
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- The Cotton Bowl at Fair Park.
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- The creepy carnival barker at the State Fair.
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- The entrance of the State Fair of Texas.
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