We are "going back to the fair", to share some more photos.
[ Also see a previous post: 'Topsfield Fair', Oct.10, 2009 ]
There was a very large and imposing sand sculpture:
Photo: [X] Oct.9, 2009
The sculptor and his
assistant
were still at work and the multitude of detailed features being carved into the "heap of sand" was impressive.
Then there were the food courts - lots of them!
What is more American than apple pie:
Photo: [X] Oct.9, 2009
The main exhibition arena is in the background, and we see in the foreground a vintage,
small John Deere tractor - probably used in an orchard and for mowing the grass.
Here are some all time favorites - hot dogs, cheese burgers, Italian hot sausages:
Photo: [X] Oct.9, 2009
and variations on a chicken caesar salad:
Photo: [X] Oct.9, 2009
and, of course, ice cream:
Photo: [X] Oct.9, 2009
We'll get back to the pumpkins...