Return to the Fair

I'd like to make a brief interruption of the Portland trip posts to mention the Tennessee State Fair. We returned last night (Friday) to take a look around. Besides revisiting several of the animal barns, we saw presentations about beekeeping and country hams and had the opportunity to try samples.

We also wandered to the corner of the fairgrounds that nestles the Volunteer Village and its mix of crafts and performances. Think of axe-throwing crossed with pottery and you'll get an idea of the range of activities. In fact, the offerings by local Nashville potter Tim McKinnery was a find. For the quality of the work, I've seen pieces fetch a much higher price at boutique shops.

Tomorrow, 9/18, is the last day. For incentive, I captured this still from a Flip video--check the size of this winner!



1/2 Ton