Author: Toni Woodard

Mutton Bustin’, Bull Riding, and Hand Gestures

There was a trace of light in the sky as we came home tonight. "I'm a total slacker!" I confessed to Rob, feeling as though I short-changed the Fair today […]

Awesome food and juggler discoveries!

Weekdays are always quieter at the Fair.  We can often tell how crowded the Fair is by where we park. Today we arrived at about 12:30pm and parked closer to […]

Friends, Royalty, Milking, and Puppies ~ I LOVE the Fair!

Another great day at The Fair today!  Actually, it was the best one so far. I was chatting with a friend today and we both quietly agreed that Opening Day was […]

“Rock U” Is a Winner and CosPlay Needs Help

Despite the reappearance of the sunshine, the crowds were a bit lighter at The Fair today.  More room to move around, shorter lines, more places to sit a spell.  Yay! We […]

First Day Highlights and the Introduction of the Fair Food Feast Parade

Oh my goodness, I'm full.  This is very impressive since I have a reputation of being a bottomless pit of Fair Food this time of year.  Yes, I did the […]

If It’s Drizzling, It Must Be Opening Day!

If it is a grey drizzly summer day in Clark County, there's a really good chance it's one of two days:  the Grand Floral Parade in Portland or Opening Day […]

Why Lots of Kids Will Be in Costumes You Don’t Recognize

One of the new events at The Fair this year is FairCon.  Only because I have a 17-year-old friend who loves all things "con" do I have a teeny tiny […]

Sneak Peek at New Stuff!

I was wandering around the Fairgrounds yesterday since I was dropping off some entries.  It's always great fun to see forklifts moving things around, vendors getting set up, and carnival […]

Free Day at the Fair! Some Changes This Year

We are only 3 days away from The Fair!  Whoo hoo! As many Fair Fans know, opening day of The Fair has a very special tradition thanks to Fred Meyer.  Not […]

Biggest Fair Fan at Your Service

Hi everyone!  I'm back!  And so is The Fair!  Well, almost.  Just a few more days of anticipation. A few of you may remember me from last year but please let […]

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