Dixie Classic Fair

The forecast said 100% chance of rain until 4pm, but the radar told a different story.  So, we took a chance—we weren’t going to let “certain rain” get in the way of the special day we’d planned for the kids.  And special it was—I think I should be in the running for mom-of-the-year for this one.  It’s always a great day when we have the chance to hang out with our dear friends Baden, Ilse, and their mom Ivy (I actually see this crew every week because Ivy and I workout together while her homeschooled kids have their recess on a nearby playground, but Ella and Jack only see them every few months), but for this playdate we went to a county fair.  We played hooky from school to drive up to Winston-Salem to enjoy the rides, treats, and sights of the Dixie Classic County Fair.  Ivy grew up on a farm near Winston-Salem and has gone to this fair since she was a kid.  She still takes her kids every year, meeting her parents there, usually on a weekday to avoid the crowds.  Rain or shine, we couldn’t miss our chance to join them.  Ivy’s parents were entered in a few of the competitions at the fair so we got the inside tour—we parked at the very close vendor lot, Ivy’s mom guided us through the plant, food, and craft competitions, Ivy and her parents shared the best spots to get carnival food, and, of course, we spent a lot of time enjoying the rides of the midway.  We were prepared, lugging around our raincoats all day, but never got a drop of rain on us.  So glad we took the leap of faith—such a fun day!






{the round up ride hasn’t changed a bit.  it’s the one that made me ill for days in 5th grade.  ella, on the other hand, loved it.  at the end of our day, each kid could choose one more ride and ella chose the round up…and loved it.  yikes!  i think even baden was impressed.}