Skip to main content

Chocolate Bacon and Chickens

Where else would you find both chocolate-dipped bacon and chickens but the good old state fair? Yes, some people turn their nose up at this annual event, but I've gone to the fair just about every year since I was born, and I intend to pass the fall ritual on to my little man as well. Hubs has the same opinions about the fair - yes it's dirty, expensive and crowded - but each year, when it gets a bit chilly outside and the leaves begin to fall, we look at each other, with a grin on our face and say, "the fair's coming soon!"

IMG_7631

Sunday was our big day and it was a bit chilly and there were some sprinkles forecasted, but that just made the crowds a bit lighter. After paying $10 to park, we flashed our tickets I'd purchased online (yes, this fair is hip with the times) and let the smells of fried twinkies and buttered corn lead us through the maze of rides and games.

IMG_7635

About 150 bucks later, we had lunch, several stuffed toys, a blow-up sword and no goldfish. My little guy wanted a goldfish so bad and I swear we spent probably $30 in ping-pong balls trying to win him one, but no luck.

IMG_7750

The big thing to try at this fair this year was the chocolate-dipped bacon, so we stood in line for our four slices of bacon for five bucks. We each had a piece (little man had two) and it was pretty good - sweet and salty at the same time, but too rich to have more than once a year!

IMG_7705

Then we visited the chicken tent, where we got to hold baby chicks and ducks and see the winning birds from the week. Baby chicks and toddlers - I mean, how cute can it get?

IMG_7754

All-in-all, it was a great day and another tradition we hope to pass along to the next generation - chocolate bacon and all!

Comments

  1. I've been hesitant about trying this chocolate bacon....hm. It looks kinda good though :)

    Such cute pictures!

    ReplyDelete
  2. I love fairs! The one we have here is pretty much crap, but a fair is a fair. Wonder why they dont have the chocolate bacon? I will have to ask next year. Love the pictures! Looks like y'all had an awesome time! = )

    ReplyDelete
  3. i confess i didn't read a WORD of your post because i'm so distracted by the gorgeous pictures!!! seriously! so so so amazing. will you be my teacher??

    ReplyDelete
  4. your pics are so pretty! it makes me wish i could drive down to NC and see the fair

    ReplyDelete
  5. Chocolate bacon. I just don't know if I could do it? And this girl LOVES bacon. Hmmm.... I wonder if I could find it anywhere around here?

    So glad you had a great time at the fair. I will never quit looking forward to our fall festival either :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. That looks like so much fun. It's making me want to go to the fair. Those baby chicks are just adorable!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Love your header! This post has left me craving a great Saturday out with loved ones and real food!! :) Xo

    ReplyDelete
  8. Came across you blog and love it! Went to the same fair last night and definitely blogged about the chocolate covered bacon! Loved people watching there!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I love me some fairs.. except for the toll they always seem to take on the checkbook. Fun times they are though.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Oh mY gosh...your picture were so beautiful!!!

    chocolate bacon.
    Actually sounds good to me :)
    Looks like a fabulous time

    ReplyDelete
  11. awww your toddler and chicks, adorable! we've only gone to the fair in another state but it was so much fun! to just walk around, have to get some fair food (yuum), play a game or two, a fun outing!

    ReplyDelete
  12. great pictures.....I love sweet and salty together!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Fun photos but not so sure I could eat the choc covered bacon:)
    Joyce

    ReplyDelete
  14. Looks like a "Whole Lotta' Happy!"

    Great pictures...we had to try the Pig Lickers too...agree that it is a once-a-year kind of thing.

    YAY that y'all went by the Poultry tent to play with the babies...as an undergrad, I helped man that booth (and make sure no one left with a chick in the pocket.)

    ReplyDelete
  15. I love going to the fair. My favorite food would have to be the funnel cakes. Yum!

    LOVE the new blog header. Someday I hope to have you do mine. Someday...

    ReplyDelete
  16. Our Fair ended this weekend and I went for the first time. However, I did NOT see Chocolate dipped bacon! Not that I needed it bc I had about 7 other food items...

    ReplyDelete
  17. Chocolate dipped bacon has got to be the most fabulous thing I've heard of all week!

    There is a restaurant here in San Diego that makes bacon infused ice cream sandwiches topped with candied bacon. (And wash that one down with a bacon flavored martini!)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Oh I miss the NC State Fair! Yeah, my friends in NC told me that the new fried food this year was chocolate covered bacon. I don't like regular bacon so I can't imagine chocolate covered bacon! But, the fair is always an adventure and eating your way through the day is the best part!

    ReplyDelete
  19. your pictures are great! choco dipped bacon, though?! hilarious!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

I love to hear what you all think! Thanks for visiting and let me know you were here!

Popular posts from this blog

Star Wars Gift Bag Tags

Two years ago, for Walker's Star Wars birthday, I created Yoda tags to attach to the gift bags for the party. Little did I know these bag tags would become so popular on Pinterest! To date, these tags have been repinned almost 500 times!!! So I thought since there's so much interest, I'd add them to my Etsy shop . So now, for just $8.00 - you can receive the file electronically and print them for yourself! I jazzed them up a bit with some sliver glitter puff paint on the light saber and some silver ribbon to attach to the dollar store bags. Print as many or as few as you want! So, if you are planning a Star Wars party, check them out ! And may the force be with you!

Baby Shower Inspiration Boards

I got all excited about the baby shower inspiration board contest over at Sippycups Are for Chardonnay , but only ended up submitting this first one on time. I managed to pull the second together this weekend just for kicks and loved the colors, so thought I'd share here. The first board is call "Nesting Instincts" and the second is "Over the Rainbow". I think I could get addicted to creating these things.

Giveaway - Free Headers!

Hi everyone! Since I didn't even realize I passed my 200th post until now, I've decided to host a giveaway! Here's the deal...I'm giving away two free blog headers to two lucky readers. If you've just had a blog makeover or don't need a new header, leave a comment on behalf of one of your other blog friends and I'll add another entry for them! I'll announce the winners next Wednesday, 18 February. Here are the rules: 1. Leave a comment and be entered once. 2. Leave a comment and become a follower to be entered twice . If you become a follower or if you're already a follower make sure you let me know in your comment. 3. Leave a comment, become a follower, and do a post about my giveaway on your blog to be entered three times. Here's my latest satisfied client: The Pink Clutch