NC State Fair

The NC State Fair is kind of a big deal. We didn't go last year but with all the hype we have heard about it we put it on the "must do" list. I grew up attending the corn fest every summer and honestly never thought it was that awesome.This was a completely different experience!

We weren't sure where to start so we walked over to this whole section of merchants from all over the state selling items of their craft. I could not get over the talent of these people. Everything from rugs and baskets to wood toys and stuffed animals. Some day I'll buy something. 

Next we headed over to check out the animals. There were a ton! 

Horses, cows, sheep and Leila's favorite bunnies. They had a whole room full of bunnies! Leila loved them...wouldn't even take her eyes off them.

Of course we had to check out all the prize winning produce. There were some huge pumpkins...pretty awesome. We even got some locally grown apples and honey. 

But above all it wouldn't be the NC State fair without some good eats. It really is all about the food!

Hot dogs and corn on a stick, funnel cake, and a fried twinkie. Yes...a fried twinkie. They fry pretty much everything here in North Carolina. 

And surprisingly it was really good.

Leila approved. But our stomachs were feeling the effects the rest of the day.

But I think we won a few "awesome parent" awards from this toddler!

Stomach ache and all the fair was totally worth it. We had a blast!