DESTINATION: 2011 Iowa State Fair

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destination (ˌdɛstɪˈneɪʃən)

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1. the predetermined end of a journey or voyage

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2011 Iowa State Fair | Nothing Compares

It's that time again!

Join me here for the

sights,

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sounds

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and flavors

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of the best state fair in the USA!

2011 Iowa State Fair | Nothing Compares

I took a couple of friends for a quick tour.

The weather was perfect! 70 degrees, partly sunny and a good breeze.

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I hope I don't end up here!

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Happy interactive employees. (no, I did not order the coffee.)

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Very nice! :thumb:

Is that a superhero, or a horse?

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really big pig (this took 2nd place)

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Originally Posted by IMGreat101

Is that a superhero, or a horse?

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It's a bank robber! :eek: :fear: :p

Hello, I bet you taste good with Pinot Noir!

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Ooops, wrong end.

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Wow, I sure am glad he wore that shocking neon color. I might have not seen him!

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Originally Posted by IMGreat101

Hello, I bet you taste good with Pinot Noir!

Ooops, wrong end.

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:sheep: :eek: :fear:

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Originally Posted by IMGreat101

Ooops, wrong end.

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Can't a sheep get some privacy around here? :p

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That's the end..

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of...

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And yes, they taste good!

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Originally Posted by IMGreat101

And yes, they taste good!

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:eek: :fear: :sheep: :( :bolt:

mmmmmm, delicious!

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finito!

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Off to see some...

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A herd of bacon!

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This one was singin' the blues.

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Ooops! Wrong barn!

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This little piggy cried weeeeee weeeeeee, all the way home!

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Whoa dude, that's a lot of sausage!

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We stopped by to say Hi to some of my friends.

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They have a food stand that serves grilled beef tips. We each got a generous sample!

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That was some of the best beef. Perfectly seared on the outside and was rare 1/4 inch into the roast.

I will report more about this on another visit.

These are brushed with butter, topped with powdered sugar and a cream cheese glaze.

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Very tasty. It is not just red food coloring. You could actually detect the cocoa in the cake. This is definitely a hit.

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I will report more on this on another visit

The top ten big pumpkins are lined up outside the Agriculture building.

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How many pies can you make with this?

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Butter Cow - Iowa State Fair

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I wonder if that's Kosher.... :eek: :p

I thought this was a bit of a let down. Last year was Star Wars with about 5 of the main characters.

Inside the Cultural Building.

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Going up to the top of the fair.


Riding the sky glider back down.

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This tractor has something that is not stock.

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I always enjoy visiting with the lady that owns this.

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Yummmmm!!!

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