I visited the fair for the first time in 4 years. There are so many fewer exhibits but I enjoyed browsing through what was there.
The crafting exhibits for quilts, knitted and crocheted items, and spinning/weaving were very interesting. Two different ladies explained differences in the wool and spinning techniques. This area gets a 5 star.
Then I went to get something to eat with my husband. We craved fairground corn dogs and a beer. The corn dogs had been pre-cooked and were chewing and barely warm. NOT GOOD at all.
There were a couple beer tents with poor selections...but it's the fair. The sign showed beer $7 each. He charged me $15. Hmmm Not being any, I asked why the difference in price. THEN he said that because one of the beers was an IPA (!?), it was $8. I was having a nice day so instead of tipping him, he just got paid. (Bait and switch prices?) (It was the booth near the stage, btw.)
The food and beer got a 1 star. So that's where the 3 star rating came from.
No more Douglas County Fair. Thanks but we're through.
P.S. The 4H kids and animals were impressive! They get a 5 star, too! read more