When was the last time you saw a live Demolition Derby?
I live, work, and normally entertain myself in the city – but everyone could use a little country culture every now and again. Even though the Reds were in town and it was Salsa Night on the Square, I visited the Hamilton County Fair tonight. I went to support my parents, who entered quilts and photographs (and brought home ribbons I might add) but ended up spending hours there and really enjoying myself.
I won’t tell you everything that’s there – you’ll have to find that out for yourself. Instead I give you the top 10 list of things you MUST DO at the Hamilton County Fair.
- Ride the flying ice cream truck.
- Board a retro classic (and very aerodynamic looking) bus.
- Pet a piglet.
- Watch cars wreck into each other until only one driver is standing.
- See a vintage boat that appeared in the James Bond movie “Live and Let Die”.
- Learn where milk comes from and try it yourself.
- Check out the new ‘Go Green’ display.
- Buy a telephone booth.
- Avoid horse droppings.
- Discover something new about where you live.
The price is right – $8 each gets you into the exhibits, demonstrations, the grandstand entertainment, and all the rides on the fairgrounds. Last but not least, I was impressed to see – wait for it – recycling bins available at a festival in town. Finally someone is giving us a place to put those empty plastic soda and beer bottles! Even the biggest festivals in the city haven’t achieved that feat yet. Way to go Hamilton County Fair, you’re more than fair in my book!!
The Hamilton County Fair continues through August 15th. Find out more at their website.
Special thanks to Brianne Fahey, formerly of Live Green Cincinnati, for submitting and producing this content. If you have a story, lead or piece of information that you would like to have shared on UrbanCincy just shoot us an email at UrbanCincy@gmail.com.
