Summer season has come to a magnificent end with the rise of Labor Day, but don’t be too upset. State Fairs’ peak season is here, and you know what that means: time to deck yourself out in cowboy boots and overalls and get ready for an array of unusual traditions. Break out your wallets and your stomachs, because this is a ride you do not want to miss.
First of all, who could forget about the unhealthy food options? State Fairs are the ultimate destination for those who want to throw their diet out the window and embrace all things deep-fried and smothered in gravy. From fried Oreos to bacon-wrapped deep-fried Twinkies, State Fairs have it all. Who needs to spend money on their cardiologist when they can get their daily dose of heart disease right here?
But wait, there’s more! If eating unhealthy food wasn’t enough to make you question your life decisions, State Fairs have plenty of carnival games that will make you yell and scream like a 5-year-old. For the low price of 5 dollars, you can attempt to throw a ping-pong ball into a tiny fishbowl and win yourself a goldfish that will most likely die by the end of the week. But hey, it’s all worth the thrill of the game, right?
And speaking of the thrill of the game, we can’t forget about the rides! State Fairs have the latest and greatest heart-stopping, nausea-inducing rides that are sure to make you question whether or not it’s worth risking your life for a little adrenaline rush. Don’t worry though, nothing says “safety” quite like a ride that was assembled by a disgruntled carny worker named “Bozo.”
But what really makes State Fairs stand out are the people. From the man walking around with a snake around his neck to the woman wearing a hat made out of a raccoon tail, you cannot escape the interesting characters that roam around State Fairs. And let’s not forget about the interesting smells that they bring with them. Nothing makes you feel more at home than the smell of a cow that hasn’t taken a bath in weeks.
If these traditions do not excite you yet, just wait until you see the entertainment. State Fairs bring in the biggest and brightest talent around, including the likes of a washed-up cover band and a magician who can make a quarter disappear. Who needs to spend money on a concert ticket to see your favorite artist when you can see some guy named “Carnival Joe” swallow a sword on stage?
So, as you can see, State Fairs are an absolute haven of entertainment and excitement. If the unhealthy food options, carnival games, and questionable rides do not get your blood pumping, then the interesting characters and entertainment surely will. You simply cannot miss out on this chance to experience the beauty of State Fairs. Just don’t forget to pack your Tums and your hand sanitizer.
