The State Fair of Texas, full of fried foods, car shows, live entertainment, and plenty of rides and games, was back in town in Dallas, Texas. Spanning from September 25th to October 18th, this was the fair’s 129th year to be alive and thriving. Starting in the 19th century, “American fairs and exhibitions reflected the nation’s agricultural-based economy.” The fair was initially a way to offer education, resources, and entertainment, and this is the way I used to see it. I loved going to the fair to enjoy all that it had to offer while enjoying time with my family. But now, I believe it is just a way for industry to make money, because it no longer holds the value it once held. While walking through the fair, I taking notes, and my family
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Entering the park, we automatically smelled the world famous Frenchy’s corndogs we love so much. Walking as fast as we could, we got in line and awaited the taste of the delicious corndog we all got every year. Looking to my right, I could see one of the trademarks of the fair – Big Tex. With crowds of people around us, and Big Tex towering over everyone, I began to think about what the fair meant to me and everyone else. Although the fair was huge and full of games, rides, and many other activities, the most important memory to me was spending time with my family. As we walked through the fair, I observed many different families, couples, and children and wondered what the fair meant to them as well. Walking through the shops and stores, it was amazing to see the different cultures all combined in one area. Many people came to this one spot to sell their handmade items and crafts in order to spread their culture. Then, walking through the games and rides I felt excitement. Little children tugging on the ends of their parent’s shirts asking if they could play their favorite game and ride their favorite ride, and my sisters were no different. As we approached our favorite ride, our father automatically tore off 40 coupons, knowing we were going to ask to ride. Finally, as we slowly maneuvered through the crowd to get into the petting zoo line, I started to look at this place
Entering the park, we automatically smelled the world famous Frenchy’s corndogs we love so much. Walking as fast as we could, we got in line and awaited the taste of the delicious corndog we all got every year. Looking to my right, I could see one of the trademarks of the fair – Big Tex. With crowds of people around us, and Big Tex towering over everyone, I began to think about what the fair meant to me and everyone else. Although the fair was huge and full of games, rides, and many other activities, the most important memory to me was spending time with my family. As we walked through the fair, I observed many different families, couples, and children and wondered what the fair meant to them as well. Walking through the shops and stores, it was amazing to see the different cultures all combined in one area. Many people came to this one spot to sell their handmade items and crafts in order to spread their culture. Then, walking through the games and rides I felt excitement. Little children tugging on the ends of their parent’s shirts asking if they could play their favorite game and ride their favorite ride, and my sisters were no different. As we approached our favorite ride, our father automatically tore off 40 coupons, knowing we were going to ask to ride. Finally, as we slowly maneuvered through the crowd to get into the petting zoo line, I started to look at this place