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28 July 2014 - Ingham County Fair in Mason

 

28 July 2014 - Ingham County Fair in Mason - Monday

Today was the opening day of the County Fair. I went with my wife Anne and granddaughter Hazel. The timing was determined by the schedule for the bake sale, one thing I never miss. All baked good entries have one piece removed for the display case, one for tasting by the judges, and the remaining pieces are placed in the bake sale. This is one of those times when caution must be thrown to the wind. It is so much fun to try the various interesting creations entered and I enjoy the variety. I may have to cut stuff into smaller pieces to avoid tooo many carbs, but boy do I enjoy it. Below are photos of some of the entries for competition, including the baked goods and table of baked goods for sale. The blue ribbon entries always command the top prices. That's Hazel in front of the table of sales items.

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To start are a few general photos. The first shows an enhanced photo of the historical marker showing information about the first Ingham County Fair in 1855, followed by some of the maps of the fairgrounds. Next is Gerald Baldwin, who has been a gate keeper for the Fair for over a dozen years (8am to 10pm every day). Additional photos show some other activities, such as horsemanship and tractor pulls. There's something for just about everyone at the Fair.

Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens

Competition Area
Various arts & crafts are judged, including baked goods.

Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens

The Animals
There are many animals on display: chickens, ducks, hogs, beef, rabbits and more.
Following are some of the creatures in their cages and a couple of cattle being shown by their owners.
The third row down shows a proud young man posing with the chickens he raised.
Below that is my granddaughter Hazel peering through the back of the chicken cage.

Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Animals on display, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens

The 4H Area
Displays set up by different 4H groups

Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair - 4H displays, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens

The Midway

Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Midway, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens

Food
The Fair offered numberous opportunities to buy some "Fair Food" from the vendors

Ingham County Fair, Food Vendors, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Food Vendors, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, Food Vendors, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens

Music
On Monday the Shelagh Brown Band peformed. After Shelagh Brown performed the National Anthem before the Tractor Pull competition she joined her band for several hours of music to entertain those attending the fair. Her web site is at http://www.shelaghbrownmusic.net/ and her Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/shelaghbrown.
Very entertaining! I would guess different groups performed each night.

Ingham County Fair, The Shelagh Brown Band, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Shelagh Brown Band, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Shelagh Brown Band, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Shelagh Brown Band, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Shelagh Brown Band, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Shelagh Brown Band, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Shelagh Brown Band, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Shelagh Brown Band, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The Shelagh Brown Band, 28 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens

The Fair at Night
On Thursday night I rode my trike to the fairgrounds. Since it was about 11:00pm the gates were open and I was able to ride right in and take my photos. At 11:30pm the lights of the rides and concessions started going out. Being there was fantastic!

Ingham County Fair, The fairgrounds at night, 31 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The fairgrounds at night, 31 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The fairgrounds at night, 31 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The fairgrounds at night, 31 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The fairgrounds at night, 31 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
Ingham County Fair, The fairgrounds at night, 31 July 2014, Olympus OM-D E-M1 with Olympus 12-40/2.8 lens
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