I'll bet you don't know how much help it takes to put on a good fair - we get in on a whole lot of work having Grandma Stoor on the fair board. I'll give you a peek into putting up the big top - the pictures tell the story.
Megan works on lacing the 6 big pieces together
Mara is helping Toni Humble on the left and Shelby laces on the right.
Seth gets in on the fun too.
It is a family event - that is if you are related to a fair board member. I spy an Elsmore, a McCulloch, a Banks, a Stoor, & a couple of Rigby's.
Seth working hard pounding the stakes in - I think maybe Joe is a little crazy to be holding that stake - what do you think?
We lift the edges first
The big poles in the center take a little more manpower - where are the elephants when we need them?
Ahh - success!!!!
It takes a whole lot of work to get the big tent up, so you can enjoy some shade at the fair - the kids are testing the shade in these pix:
It has become a tradition to help put up the tent - but, just one week later - guess who gets to take it down???
We have a greater appreciation than most people for the shade at the fair.
It's a whole lot of manual labor, but a fun day. After the tent is up, we set up the showbarn, park the camper, assign stalls, decorate our stall, help hang signs, etc.....
Anyone want to sign up for next year???
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