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Celebrate Utah State Fair's 150th

By Lorin L. Moench Jr.

Published: Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005 9:20 a.m. MDT

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How long has it been since you've been to the Utah State Fair? How long has it been since you wandered through truly unique exhibits of artwork, photographs, giant vegetables and handiwork? How long has it been since you took the kids — or the grandkids — to see real live sheep, cows or bunnies?

Well, if it has been too long to remember, now is the time to change all that!

This year, the Utah State Fair is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The fair is the largest single yearly event in Utah. And you and your family couldn't get more value for your dollar. (Admission is a real bargain on opening day!) This is a great opportunity to see the best your fellow Utahns have grown, painted, photographed, carved, sewn, canned and quilted. You will be amazed at the talent we have in this great state, and it will all be on display for you and your family to see. There is also a PRCA rodeo the first four days that is free once you enter the fair. What a deal!

Last year we added "Little Hands on the Farm" to the Fairpark as a wonderful learning exhibit for children ages 3-12. As they walk through each little building they learn how our food is grown and have a "hands on" experience seeing how eggs, vegetables, milk, etc., arrive on their table. Last year around 40,000 adults and children went through the exhibit. They loved it.

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Of course there are concerts, special shows, food, things to buy, rides to go on and animals to see. The Fairpark is still in its same location, and we have no plans to move. We have put tremendous effort into making the fair a fun, safe and entertaining activity for the whole family. There is something for everyone.

Come and join us for the 150th celebration of the Utah State Fair, Sept. 8 through 18. Take time to see the best your fellow Utahns have done. Live a little, and when you see Napoleon Dynamite inviting you to the fair . . . "Where You Wildest Dreams Will Come True" . . . come! It's been long enough!

Lorin L. Moench Jr. is chairman of the board of the Utah State Fairpark