CategoryFun at the Fair

School Is In Session

August 22, 2012

At Hot Blog On A Stick we are still in a summer state of mind but we know a lot of you are preparing either for your kids or yourselves to head back to the realms of education. While rolling out of bed before 8 a.m. might be a drag, Macaroni Kid has a few…

Fair Preview: Queen Elizabeth II

August 22, 2012

The queen is coming to the Fair! Well, sort of. Two photos of Queen Elizabeth II have been transformed into full size portraits: one of her coronation and one of her Majesty in present day – made entirely of seeds! The portraits will be displayed in large frames in Flower & Garden Pavilion as part…

10 Days? Yup, 10 Days

August 21, 2012

That’s right – 10 days until we open. The colorful Fair flags have been up for a few weeks, teasing motorists by wrapping themselves around their poles at the slightest wind, as if keeping a secret, then once again whipping out the Fair’s logo for all to see. Trucks and trailers are driving in daily, hauling the…

Top 5 Helpful Apps for the Fair

August 20, 2012

We live in a world of Androids and iPhones. 8 years ago we couldn’t imagine how the world coped without the use of Internet and “cell” phones (better defined as bricks nowadays…) Now it’s hard to believe we were able to survive without email, Google Maps, Twitter and texting, all on one small device. Regardless…

WINNER of the Fair Food Giveaway!

August 20, 2012

We have our winners for the Fair Food Giveaway! The winners of our Fair Food Giveaway are… Jonathan Jennings and George Edgell! Jonathan’s earliest memory is visiting the dinosaur exhibit when he was 11 years old. “I remember being extremely excited by all the people walking around and marveling at all the booths and attractions.…

Cookies n' Stuff

August 13, 2012

In honor of Chicken Charlie’s newest creation–deep fried cookie dough–we’ve done some research and put together a list of delicious cookie recipes for you. Just follow the links and start baking! Cookie Dough Bites Anne Colemon from DisneyFamily.com shares this simple 20-minute recipe for a delicious dessert. Snickerdoodle Cake Balls According to Kelly‘s recipe is…