Wednesday, September 25

A Country Fair

Fall is the time for country fairs! Last week we took in the Rochester Fair in Rochester, N.H. I took many photos so Sprouts readers could see the prize winning produce.
 Is this pumpkin big enough for you?
Inside the exhibition hall...
 Preserves....
 Blue ribbon pumpkins...
 Garlic...
A variety of produce...
 Apples...
These butternut squash won a red ribbon...
 We saw so many interesting entries besides produce. Check out this little desert garden.
And this fellow certainly deserves a blue ribbon for his crow control!
Before the fair season ends, take a trip to a country fair near you to see what your neighbors have to show for their efforts. And consider entering your own produce next year! It's a time honored tradition. Maybe you'll bring home a ribbon yourself!

To see more of what the Rochester Fair has to offer click here.

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