Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Fair and Square
How could I resist?
We made it to the Washington State Fair last week, as we have for as many years as I can remember. It’s the largest fair in the Pacific Northwest, formerly and forever known to locals as ‘Puyallup Fair.’
I do indeed have pictures from our visit seven years ago that I can square and share for #SevenforSeptember.
Notice how blue the sky was that day in September of 2017!
Not so on our visit seven days ago when clouds filled the sky. Summer left in a hurry this year and slammed the door shut on its way out.
Okay, I don’t go on rides much anymore (exception for Disneyland)I but I did go on many of them in the past, including the Coaster, my favorite,
and the Swings, the ones below, not the crazy high ones in the pictures above. I remember being lifted up, wind in my face, going round and round, wondering if those thin chains would break and I might go sailing off into the sunset forever. (Yeah, that’s how my mind works.)
Now days, I just enjoy the artistry, with both feet firmly planted on the ground.
The fair started in 1900 in the town of Puyallup, 35 miles south of Seattle. The name Puyallup comes from the Puyallup Indian Tribe who inhabited – and still inhabit – the region. Pronouncing the name correctly remains a test, dividing locals from visitors. Say it with me – Pyoo – AL – up.
~ Susanne Swanson
Cats and Trails and Garden Tales 
Great photos, Susanne! I agree about those chains breaking sending you off into the sunset forever, too scary for me these days! It’s fun just to watch people have fun and enjoy the smiles and happy faces. 🙏🏻❤️😊
Thanks, John! I totally agree. 🙂
Brings back many childhood memories.
I agree! Thanks for your comment. 🙂
All the fun of the fair!
Yes indeed! There’s nothing like an old-fashioned fair!
Great pictures of great times.
Thank you, Susanne
Thank you, Don. So glad you enjoyed them!
How fun to attend the state fair, Susanne! Great shots from 2017 and this year. Still plenty warm and summer-like over here. Love the post title!
Thanks so much, Terri. 🙂 After a few bad weather days, today was beautiful and sunny! Maybe summer’s last hurrah!
Susanne, My first trip to the Puyallup fair was as a baby in my dad’s arms and I vividly remember losing one of my wiggly baby teeth there in a caramel apple. Thank you for the wonderful pictures and the memories they stir! ❤️ Lola
Such a sweet memory, caramel and all! Thanks so much for lovely comment, Lola! 🙂
I love the state fair! Your pictures are glorious! Hugs, C
Aw, thank you! So glad you enjoyed them!
I don’t think I’d ever been able to go on those rides, but what fun for those who can/did. Looks like such a classic state fair
PS and what a great title!
Thank you! I thought up the title, then had to come up with the content! 😊
Thanks, Becky! It’s a fun fair for sure, a favorite of all the locals. I loved the Rollercoaster when I was younger and didn’t have to worry about my back! Today I have almost as much fun watching!
Great photos – I love the carousel!!
Thank you! 😊
Fairground rides make me dizzy and ill, so I never go on them. However, I do love to still go to big fairs like those, as I love the look of them, the noises, the smells, and the happy atmosphere.
Best wishes, Pete.
Were there rides you could go on when you were young? I always loved the rollercoaster and swings the best. But like you these days, I enjoy the sights, sounds, smells, and food the most!
I used to go on the Whip, the dodgem cars, the helter-skelter slide, and the carousel. But the really fast rides always made me dizzy, so I tried them all just the once. After that I would wait for my friends at the entrance, holding the coats and bags. 👴
Got it. I didn’t do well on fast spinning rides either.
No rides for me please – I’ll stay on solid ground with you, taking photos 😀 It looks like such a fun event, so colourful!
We love going to the fair, and enjoy all the sights sounds, smells and food! But I still like to go on rides at Disneyland as they are themed and like entering into another world.