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When you walk down the main entry
to the fair you will immediately see the School Exhibits building, it was so
full of student projects and themed artwork. I posted those photos last week.
The Hulsienda Building where the
adult art, crafts, and foods are displayed followed that building and I went in
quite a bit as I love to see the other paintings and photography that the
adults brought in this year. I had a favorite artist last year, Susan M. I was
delighted that she brought in more pieces this year as well, she is so
talented, and her work is bright and full of color!
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There was the Preble building with
all of the Imperial Union High School District Students “Have a Moment of
Science” area. That is such a fun place for kids and adults to visit, you can
play a song on a homemade PVC pipe organ, or make smoke rings in a smoke
cannon, learn about a Bell fountain, and watch ants at work. There so many
hands-on activities, the families could spend a long time playing. Plus, the
High Schoolers were there at each activity to help answer questions about their
projects worked.
There were police, and fire,
rescue, and some political booths there to help the kids get checked in and
safety bracelets, and talk about each of their agencies.
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There was also a gorgeous butterfly
garden inside, I got to feed the butterflies as I mentioned, and we watched
Karla go inside of the garden and help teach the families and children about
the Little Painted Ladies. How they feed and camouflage themselves for protection, how they fly and
rest.
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The Gem and Mineral Society had so
many volunteers inside helping you pan for gold, make a wish at the fountain on
the wall, and they even made up a game for us. We paid $1.00 and got to choose
3 slips of paper from the tree and then take them to the rock tray in exchange
for some really neat little rocks. I got white, pink and purple. I also bought a
grab bag full of rocks and shark teeth!
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The Plaza de las Culturales had
some make a take banks and statues for the kids to paint, as well as art made
from wood, bottle cap jewelry, paintings, leather belts and purses, there were
homemade books and jams, honey and bows for your hair. All brought in from all
over the US and Mexico, there were so many beautiful pieces. I got new earrings and a
necklace made from Jalisco.
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The Casa de Mañana building had all
of the commercial vendors. Things like the local newspaper or clothing items,
gifts, glass wear, jewelry boxes, and jerseys, it is a lot of fun to window
shop in there.
They also had the Discovery Zone
for the families to play the games and puzzles. Families don't have to spend
huge amounts of money to have fun at the fair. These activities are all free,
and inside of the building, with tables and chairs for the comfort of the parents and
guests.
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Th last building I visited was the
Inspiration Gallery, the students from 4H and high school worked on wooden
projects, welding, Lego creations, flowers, photography, and canning projects. I found a
favorite couple of pieces here, I love to see their ingenuity.
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I finally got to see Dennis ride
his Penny-farthing and make balloons for the kids. They enjoy
seeing his smile and wave, and talk to them as he makes the little balloon
animals.
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I got to see The
Stilt Circus perform in the tunnel, Alex was so great with the kids, teaching them to juggle and
balance sticks on their hands and fingers, and juggling for them.
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Washboard Willy
played his music all over the fairgrounds, bringing his wagon of instruments
out for the kids to join in and play as his little band, they had so much fun
playing the tambourines and drums, and maracas, and even a kid-sized
washboard!
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This fair is so much
fun, there is something to do at every corner and in all of the buildings.
It is fun to go inside and see what they have in store for us year after year.
It is fun to go inside and see what they have in store for us year after year.
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I have been to two
fairs this year, is there something you would like me to look for in the next
journey? Did I leave anything out that would interest you?
Let me know
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