Thursday, October 4, 2012

The Dixie Classic Fair - can be Healthy :-)


We took the kids to the Dixie Classic fair today in Winston Salem NC, we had a great day and as a dietitian I was thrilled to have meet some lovely Master Gardeners who are promoting local community gardens and resources through the NC cooperative extension. Here's a wee interview below, but was cut short as our daughter was very keen to go on the rides :-) 

There was also a fun magic show with an agricultural and health education component so Rebecca the dietitian was impressed the fair was more than fried food. Although funnel cakes are good once in a while. I guess you know your a dietitian when the highlight of the fair was the homegrown veggies




Lovely master gardener

North Carolina apples 


well you know who this is :-) 


huge sweet potatoes 





amazing green beans and pumpkins the biggest was nearly 800lb!

funny shaped gourds 


large watermelons 
long necked gourds 



a clip of the show :-0)
pretty displays 
loved these decorated pumpkins 





our wee Jasmine having a ball :-) 

What's your favorite thing at the fair?

Have a great weekend all 

Hugs 


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18 comments:

  1. That looks like sooooo ... much fun.

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  2. Fairs are so much fun. I had to smile. Kids are just like husbands. When they are ready to move on, you have to move on.

    I was with the Master Gardener's program in central Florida years ago. It's a great organization. Here in the mountains the Master Gardener's decorate for Halloween downtown.
    Sam

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    1. thats cool wish you were closer I could learn from you :-)

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  3. Looks like so much fun, even the vegetables :) That last shot of your daughter is great!

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  4. Ah, North Carolina apples. I miss them.

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  5. Take my kids to the agricultural fair every year but we eat funnel cakes and candies apples :) Also eat corn-on -the - cob which is not bad huh ! Like your healthy take on the fair :) The show is good !

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  6. This weekend here greek festival is going on, We are thinking whether go or not as Parking is main problem.Looks this is great fun, Love to vegetables.

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  7. wow Jasmine was having some fun, right?
    You always have some great stuff to share with us. I want some sweet potatoes!

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