The County Fair

This week I was a volunteer

at the county fair in the open class 

quilting section.

It is always so much fun, and educational as well.

This year the number of quilts entered was lower than usual.

It would have been a good year to enter.

Your chances of earning a prize was a good one.

My friends who are the organizers of the judging 

do a wonderful job.  

It's hard work to keep everything and everybody in line.

Quilts were laid out and the

judges began their work.

I've judged a couple of times and it's not easy.

It's hard not to let your biases get in the way.

We all have our likes and dislikes.

A judge needs to try and be as fair as possible

and look at the quilts in a completely open mind.

While the quilting was going on, other venues were judging as well.

Preserves

Baked Goods

My friend is watching nervously as the judge

slices into her peach pie.

The fun part about the baked goods area is that

the non ribbon items are sold.

I brought home a loaf of zucchini bread that was great.

Everything looked delicious, because it was 

somebody's  best effort.

Finally back in the quilting area, the winner are chosen and 

then we had hang and display them.

Our fair opens Friday, August 5.

There's something truly small town America

in the county fairs held across our country.

If you have an opportunity, go and enjoy

your county fair.

It will be a wonderful experience.

Until Next Time-