Western Idaho Fun
Posted by Johanna Harness on Aug 21, 2011
Everything I write has a bit of Idaho in it. I belong to Idaho and Idaho belongs to me. I wouldn’t want it any other way. Western Idaho is a particularly great place to be at the end of August.
I adore the Power of Pink night at The Caldwell Night Rodeo. Not only do they raise money to provide needed mammograms, but all those guys really look hot in pink. Here’s a pic of steer wrestling:
Next up? The Western Idaho Fair.
This year we arrived at opening and left just as the gates closed. So much to enjoy! Some of my favorite things, in no particular order:
- Carnival rides
- Pronto pups
- Open class photography
- Lumberjack show
- The midway
- Livestock exhibits
- Antique tractor display
- Kids Carnival
- Sheep being shown in the show ring
- Old fashioned lemonade
- Old fashioned milkshakes
- Favorite midway prize: Rastafarian banana dude
- Pony rides
- Bungee trampolines
- Hamster ball water rides
- Jugglers on unicycles
- Frozen coke
- Hypnotist shows
The Midway After Dark
I love summer evenings like this, when the heat of the day recedes, the air smells of fair food, and fun is a ticket away.
The Show Ring
These kids are really amazing. Their dedication impresses me every time.
Carnival Goldfish
Carnival Goldfish Games are a lesson in abstinence. One weak moment and that little life is yours. Our goldfish turned a year old this year. Bah.
The Lumberjack Show
Great fun! Just watch:
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You make it look like The Place to Be. Thanks for sharing what’s so obviously a part of the Idaho culture. Sure would love to get some fair food and wander through the midway with you. And real rodeo cowboys? Don’t get me started.
Take care,
JC
There’s no place I’d rather be. :)
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Oh what fun! Wishing I was there!
Me too. This post is a little like a postcard, isn’t it? :)
I am in awe of anyone who can hit a target with an axe. They look pretty good in those tight black pants, too. : – )
Exactly!
Looks like you had a great time. and those are some great photos! I can’t really do fairs, but I can love them in theory, from afar.
I remember from when I was a kid, the animals were always my favorites.
Thanks,
john ross
The animals are still one of my favorite parts. There were kids in the dairy barn lying on top of their big jersey cow, hugging her and sleeping.