Wow, just WOW! They call it a gunpowder concert but it's an understatement as it is done with both…read moreground and aerial fireworks. There is both the rhythm and just pure spectacle of it all. I went for the final 3 days and the finale was slightly longer with launching colorful barrages at the end of aerials. Someone told me to keep my mouth open or risk eardrum rupture, but I am probably the only one other than first responders wearing hearing protection.

Oh. My. Gosh. This was sooo much fun! I went on the Saturday of the fair, and I could not believe…read morehow many people had turned out. There were so many craftsmen, book sellers, demonstrations, and conservationist groups that I really enjoyed walking around and constantly seeing something new. For those of us vegetarians, this was right up our alley. The food section of the fair offered a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan fare, including some lovely surprises like vegan sausages. This was definitely a fun event and I hope to go next year!