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Just like the Carly Simon song – Anticipation… Keeping Me Waiting… These are the Good Ole Days! The Iowa State Fair starts Thur. I cut through the fairgrounds all the time, avoiding traffic, driving through my own oasis of fond memories on my way home to Pleasant Hill. This time of year, it’s fun to watch the activity increase, the familiar stands appear, people already enjoying corndogs, the campers arrive – it all leads to the anticipation of the once a year event.

What’s your favoriate activity?  Food?  Free entertainment?  Vendor demonstration? My favorite food is the cappacola sandwich at Crescenti’s. You must try it, it’s the best! Free entertainment – The wandering One Man Band – amazing exhibition of coordination, if not musical ability! Vendor demonstration – two are our faves. Outside the Varied Industries – the Salsa Maker man. Inside the Agriculture building, upper level – the Vita Mixer. We loved the demo so much, we bought one. And yes, after 6 years, we still use it!

Would love to know your favorite sights, smells, sounds –