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| - We liked the Chinese Acrobat show, the Native Spirit dance show and the Fyre guy show. I think my companions enjoyed the KISS cover band. There were many rides, to the delight of the toddler in our group. He was thrilled and amazed and had a walloping good time.
The food prices were so high, I couldn't bring myself to buy anything to eat. Even though we got there at noon for free admission (not everyday; see website for deals) and stayed till 10:30 (closing). We waited and ate after we left. $5 for a generic ice cream cone? $30 for a turkey leg? $3 for an ordinary bottle of water? Nope. There were people selling bottled water outside the fair. If you run out of unopened bottles of water (the only thing allowed inside), get yourself stamped for free re-entry and buy water outside.
Also, the $5 parking is good. There were police directing traffic so we had no problems getting inside safely.
Freebie note: in one of the kiddie zones there's a free sunscreen dispenser from the Melanoma Society. I didn't see it till after dark, but now you know. It's bright yellow. Also expect lots of free hand washing stations.
There's a variety of merchandise and experiences. Hats, handbags, toys, clothing, shoes, cosmetics, home goods, etc. Lots of exhibits of art, livestock and livestock judging, handcrafts (some for sale), a cooking show, wooden decorative items made to order while you watch. Bungee jumping? $40. Sitting in a machine-operated foot massage chair? 25 cents. Best value? The free dinosaur exhibit. They roar and move. Perfect for selfies!
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