September 20, 1979

While the State Fair is a special place for everyone, it is the short people who are most enchanted by it. Their words capture the Fair's appeal most effectively.
"Are we almost to the Fair, Dad? It's sure taking a long time to get there. Why are we parking way out here? My feet are getting tired already. Hey, look, you can see the rides! The first thing we want to do is ride. There are fifteen police cars over there. Why are we walking this way when the rides are that way? Look at that train; there's even a big man driving it. Sure are alot of people here, aren't there, Mom? That's a balloon like I want. I better hold onto your hand, Dad. Hey, look at that huge pumpkin. Can I eat one of those apples? Are we going to go ride now? I can give the man my own tickets. Are you having fun on the merry-go-round, Dad? I want to ride on the motorcycles. Look at me, I'm riding with no hands. What are all those hoses on the ground for? My eardrums are hurting. That's a balloon like I want."
"Yea, let's go look at the horses. These aren't horses. Look at that big bull. I don't think I want to walk down there. What's that smell, Dad? Let's go look at the horses. Hey, look, pigs! It must be their nap time, huh Mom? Can we go see the horses? I petted that goat and he didn't even bite me. Will rabbits bite if you put your fingers in their cage? Look at that rabbits' ears, I bet he trips over them. Are there any horses here? I'm a little thirsty, I think I need a coke. And I need a caramel apple, too. Horses! Horses! Look at that one, isn't it pretty? Look what that one is doing, how disgusting! Can you lift me up to see that one. Can you hold my caramel apple, I don't think I want any more. You probably wouldn't carry me, would you, Dad? That's a balloon just like I want. It sure is a long walk back to the car."
"Thanks for taking us to the Fair. Yea, and thanks for my balloon...." ~T.Stucky