At the fair, it's all about the kids
NORWICH – Remember that time when each new trip to the county fair was an exciting adventure filled with exotic colors, aromas and sounds? To be young enough again, to see the world through a child’s eye... . At every turn, one will discover mothers pushing strollers and small hands tugging forward grown adults.
Today is Kid’s Day at the Chenango County Fair, and until 5 p.m., that scene will be set in place once again as all children under 12 are admitted free of charge.
“After entering, each child will be given a passport. These cards are stamped at 12 different locations. With every stamp, some of the booths will give out free ice cream, a sticker, a lollipop, or something like that – the idea is to get the kids all around the fair,” explained Fair Board President Mary Weidman. After all 12 stamps have been collected, the child will be given a free ticket for any midway ride.
Jennifer Fink of Norwich brings her four children to the fair nearly every year. She was among the first at the Norwich fairgrounds Tuesday for the 161st opening day. Her oldest, 9-year-old Brandon, said his favorite part of the fair was to see all of the animals. “My favorite are the cows, because you can drink the milk. I like milk,” he said. His younger sisters, 6-year-old Sabrina and 3-year-old Alexandria, both agreed, but preferred the “horseys.” “I also like the rides. I like the one that goes around and around like this,” said Brandon as he drew an invisible circle in the air.
Sitting at the Nina’s II food booth was enthusiastic 3-year-old Alec David Mills, sharing a Pepsi with his father, Fred. “We’ve lived here our whole lives. We came here all the time when I was a kid, and now I bring my son. He loves it, and you run into a lot of friends you don’t see very often,” said Fred. An impatient Alec then demanded his father’s attention and insisted they leave to see the horses again. “I wanna see the horseys. I like the horseys,” he said.
At the edge of the grandstand, heading toward the barns, were a dozen eager hands stretched out over the wire fences of the petting zoo, seeking out miniature ponies, sheep, goats and other friendly barnyard animals. At one end, two young boys, Gavin, 6, and Zack, 8, stood in matching cowboy hats along side their grandfather, Douglas Friedel. “It’s always more interesting when you bring kids,” said Doug. The two very shy boys eventually nodded to confirm they also had an affection for the animals at the fair.
If for any reason parents separated from their child at the fair, parents are advised go to the pedestrian gate entrance, near the Floral Hall exhibition, for help. “There they can announce across the entire grounds over the system,” said Weidman.
Today is Kid’s Day at the Chenango County Fair, and until 5 p.m., that scene will be set in place once again as all children under 12 are admitted free of charge.
“After entering, each child will be given a passport. These cards are stamped at 12 different locations. With every stamp, some of the booths will give out free ice cream, a sticker, a lollipop, or something like that – the idea is to get the kids all around the fair,” explained Fair Board President Mary Weidman. After all 12 stamps have been collected, the child will be given a free ticket for any midway ride.
Jennifer Fink of Norwich brings her four children to the fair nearly every year. She was among the first at the Norwich fairgrounds Tuesday for the 161st opening day. Her oldest, 9-year-old Brandon, said his favorite part of the fair was to see all of the animals. “My favorite are the cows, because you can drink the milk. I like milk,” he said. His younger sisters, 6-year-old Sabrina and 3-year-old Alexandria, both agreed, but preferred the “horseys.” “I also like the rides. I like the one that goes around and around like this,” said Brandon as he drew an invisible circle in the air.
Sitting at the Nina’s II food booth was enthusiastic 3-year-old Alec David Mills, sharing a Pepsi with his father, Fred. “We’ve lived here our whole lives. We came here all the time when I was a kid, and now I bring my son. He loves it, and you run into a lot of friends you don’t see very often,” said Fred. An impatient Alec then demanded his father’s attention and insisted they leave to see the horses again. “I wanna see the horseys. I like the horseys,” he said.
At the edge of the grandstand, heading toward the barns, were a dozen eager hands stretched out over the wire fences of the petting zoo, seeking out miniature ponies, sheep, goats and other friendly barnyard animals. At one end, two young boys, Gavin, 6, and Zack, 8, stood in matching cowboy hats along side their grandfather, Douglas Friedel. “It’s always more interesting when you bring kids,” said Doug. The two very shy boys eventually nodded to confirm they also had an affection for the animals at the fair.
If for any reason parents separated from their child at the fair, parents are advised go to the pedestrian gate entrance, near the Floral Hall exhibition, for help. “There they can announce across the entire grounds over the system,” said Weidman.
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