Summer Most Heat Moon
The world cup is over. The all star game is behind us. Fourth of July has come. And gone. The next big event in the state is the State Fair. Our State Fair is a phenomenon, one of the last great State Fairs. Texas, which draws 3 million visitors a year, is #1. But, then Texas is #2 in population and Minnesota is #22. Minnesota’s state fair ranks #2 with 1.6 million visitors a year.
A few years back I toured a group of Chilean college students through the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. While spending time in the photography gallery, we came to a set featuring the state fair. After they finished exploring the photographs and listening to my explanation, they all agreed these were their favorite works in the museum. Also, they wanted to return to Minnesota to attend the fair. I don’t know if they did, but I know if they did, they would not have been disappointed.
It’s been awhile since I went to the fair with any regularity, but I’ll be there this year since it might be my last while I’m a resident.
