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what's your earliest memory of the state fair?
by Angela_the GOLO EditorPublished Aug 22, 2008
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I'll admit, I've only been to one North Carolina State Fair having only lived here for 18 months, but the Michigan State Fair brings back fond memories of time spent with my family.
I learned really quickly that the State Fair here is HUGE. People were uploading their images, taking off work, and even letting their kids miss school to attend! That told me right there that the North Carolina State Fair meant a lot, to the people who live here.
So what is it that you love most about the fair? And what is your earliest memory?
The image is used courtesy of GOLO member, Dave Horne. You can see his complete gallery from the 2007 State fair, here.
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I grew up in Raleigh and went every year. My father was a policeman and I remember going with him when he worked in the police display. It was a big deal and my friends and I would save our money for weeks ahead of time so we'd have money to spend. The Himalaya was the big ride...I'm not sure why. And the Zipper. But it was great to go ride the rides! As I got older I was more interested in the animals and exhibit. I love the photograph exibit and the artwork from the local students is quite impressive.
One of the things I was dissappointed in the most when I had to move is that my children wouldn't grow up going to the North Carolina State Fair.
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Painful or not, I always think about that night whenever I go to the fair.
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We were able to get in free (all of us!) but it still cost my dad a fortune (even back then Europe wasn't cheap) but it was worth every penny. We loved it! I moved to the area 14 years later and have tried to go as often as possible.
As a matter of fact the "Friday Hug" picture of my niece and her son Josh in my blog is from the '04 State Fair.
See: http://www.wral.com/golo/blogpost/3417695/
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I know, it's gross, but thats my first memory of the fair... LOL...
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