South Carolina State Fair is Big Business
The South Carolina State Fair is held every year in Columbia during mid to late October. It’s been going for over a hundred years and has gotten to be big business in the touristy area of the Carolinas.
As such there are lots of hotels in the area ready to cater to the needs of tired fair goers. and if you are outdoorsy and looking to save a little money there are lots of campgrounds nearby ready to help out with a place to stay.
This may be one of the only State Fairs in the country that has been actively returning money to the community. Every year they offer thousands of dollars in scholarships to local students in High Schools and Colleges.
Music lovers attending the fair can enjoy special concerts by famous musicians on the Pepsi Grandstand stage. These concerts are extra and you may need to purchase your tickets in advance to be sure of getting seating to see your favorite artists.
You can still find the classic homegrown exhibits at this fair though. Competitive exhibits include southern classics like Best bushels of Pecans, and sweet potatoes. The judges also highly enjoy tasting and evaluating homemade Red Wines, White Wines and Dessert Wines. As a special treat to gear up for the holidays they have a Christmas tree division for the best looking Christmas Trees
They have a special Fair Princess and Prince Pageant, with divisions for the girls ranging from newborn to twenty years and over and one division in four parts from newborn to six years and over for the boys. They air the finals of the pageant live on television so fair goers who attend the pageant may end up on television in one of those crowd viewing panorama sweeps of the camera.
Carnival rides such as the Scooter, Afterburner and the Euroslide on the Midway at the fair will certainly excite you, thrill you and upset a few people’s stomachs. Since food is the number one reason people attend the fair it’s only fitting that they should have a lot of it. You can find Baklava, Cole Slaw, Pecan Rolls, Greek Salads, and even London broil along with the commonly found Candy Apples, Corn Dogs and Roasted Peanuts.
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The second and third week in September bring Expo New Mexico to downtown Albuquerque. All of the state’s best as well as an ample list of national entertainment highlight the festivities of this state’s annual fair.
No two state fairs are the same and New Mexico’s shines with the epitome of southwestern themes. In addition to the arts and the agricultural exhibits of the area this fair also boasts a Native American Village, African American Pavilion, and the Villa Hispana, where each shows off the best and most unique elements of local music and art. Not only are indigenous cultures given the spotlight there are also interesting concessions for visitors’ purchases. Silver and turquoise jewelry are available for purchase. Also for hungry visitors such dietary delights as tacos and buffalo burgers are to be had for a nominal fee.
Expo New Mexico lists among its state’s Natural Resources Building exhibits those dealing with minerals and the mining industry of the region. This would tend to distinguish this fair from others in different parts of the country.
Not that this 236 acre fair lacks any features of other fairs: it does not! All of the carnival atmosphere, 4H judging and rodeo events that are found at the typical state fair are to be found at Expo New Mexico.
Attesting to the artistic culture of New Mexico the state fair has several galleries to showcase some of the state’s most amazing artists. For the younger kids there’s lots of displays of elementary, middle, and high school level artwork the School Arts building.
The timing of this fair after Labor Day is particularly beneficial to the traveler. In general most of the rates associated with traveling are cheaper by that time and the crowds are definitely thinner. The cooler weather of early Autumn make New Mexico a very pleasant place to be and still a nice warm place to visit if you are trying to get away from the downright cold weather of some of the Northern states.
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Tags: arts, carnival, competitions, entertainment, expo, fair, family, food, fun, new mexico, rides, state, travel travel on April 25th, 2008 Filed under Travel Insurance | Comment now »Family Travel Deals
When was the last time you had a vacation? Well, if you’re a hard-working adult like most of us are, it’s probably been a while since your most recent break from the stresses of day to day life. It seems fairly challenging these days to just get away from it all. Have our lives become more frenzied and busy in today’s world, or have we all simply forgotten about good old-fashioned family fun?
Despite the reason, it’s time for a much-deserved vacation. There are a surplus of family travel deals going all the time. The only difficulty is finding them. Where do you want to venture off to on your next big vacation? Well, it’s time to huddle up for a family meeting and discover what the family wants to do. That greatly anticipated break from the ordinary is just around the corner. Pop open your laptops, folks.
Have you been to cyberspace lately? Now look closely, because I didn’t say outer space. As much as you may have wanted to be an astronaut, you might have to settle for virtual reality like the rest of us. However, cyberspace is always within your reach. You have a PC or Mac, right? Then get online and check out the immense selection of family travel options.
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Family travel deals are all inclusive these days. Get your airfare, lodging and even meals taken care of ahead of time. For one low price you can deal with the bill before you even get on that plane. This will allow you to have a much more relaxing and pleasant trip.
When was the last time you browsed through the never-ending family travel deals online? It’s as simple as knowing where you want to go. What is your number one destination? Type it in and see a variety of hotels, restaurants, and amenities in that location. This makes it easy to determine where exactly you want to stay. Then filter through travel deals regarding that location.
With the many websites competing for your money, you will easily pin down the best deal out there. It’s time to begin your next vacation. Get online today and locate the best family travel deals. You won’t be sorry for it!
Beth Stevenson has been a parent for over 25 years and still parents her four mostly grown-up children. For more information, tips, and stories about family life, visit her site at http://mylatestblog.com/family.blog
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