I went to the State Fair with my family over the weekend, and I have to say that I wasn’t as enthusiastic about going as I have been in years past.
The weather was great… can’t complain about that. My oldest daughter got to ride her first rides on the midway… that was certainly a big moment.
But, for all the fun food, the music, the flashing lights, the demonstrations, the animals, the tractors pulling train cars, and the ambiance, I just wasn’t as enthusiastic about it this year.
In the same way, it was all those things that captivated my kids and made them excited about going back to the fair again. They look forward to it because those things are really built around attracting kids.
Maybe the reason why it wasn’t so exciting to me was the $80 price tag. After parking, tickets, food, beverages, and ride tickets, it all seemed to be a waste of money.
I’m not trying to tell you that the State Fair is bad, but I guess that I could be arguing for spending in moderation.
