Fair Time is Fun Times!

Grab your halter tops, your Pepto, and your deodorant- the county fairs are opening their gates this month! Whether it’s the rides, the people watching, the funnel cakes, or the hog races, county fairs serve up fun times. The Williamson County Fair is August 3-11. I've never been to this one, but I’m trying it out this year. They have a human cannonball. Who wouldn’t want to see that? Perhaps the most popular local fair is the Wilson County Fair (August 17-25). I try to make this fair an annual tradition. If you go, be sure and check out the popular hypnotist show. Not only is it entertaining (for lots of reasons), it provides an often much needed rest from roaming through the fairgrounds. Even if you’re not the biggest fan of the rides, paying the $6 entry fee is well worth the “people entertainment” you’ll get. I think I’ve been to the State Fair once in my nine years in Nashville. I remember paying too much to walk through the gate, but then spent three times that as I ate my way through the fair. Some people like to ride the rides- I like to eat my weight in funnel cakes and roasted corn. To each his own, I say. I can’t say that I’ll be back at the State Fair this year, but you’ll definitely catch me at the county fairs. I'll be the one covered in powered sugar. Hope to see you there!!