Camping out overnight is the way to see this event. We went Friday (opening night) in order to beat some crowds. It had rained earlier to day and was forecasted to be chilly out, so we figured we would stand a good chance to have minimal crowds.
We were right.
Arrived in lot by 5:30. Paid the $20 to camp, and looked for a spot away from the camp buses that would have generators humming all night (annoying - if you need that much crap to camp out - stay home) Found a spot next to a dirt hill that would ensure that no monster bus could tuck up next to me during the night, and gave my son a start point or some play time while I set up.
We had dinner, and then headed over to check out the fair. Opening night $10 admission for me, free for my son. Unlimited rides for $20 and no lines, he must have ridden 100 rides by the time we called it quits at 9:30.
Perfect nights sleep for both of us, chilly morning though. Fired up the little buddy heater to take edge off and made some miso soup.
Started morning with Beignets in the expo, saw competitions amongst the cow, sheep and horse folk. Watched some pig racing. Old restored tractors, activities for my kid and finished up with some rides on the ponies and a camel. Freak show starts arriving after noon, so we had a couple hours to wander as we felt necessary and saw everything we wanted to without issue.
Reminded me of the Geico commercial - What day is it? Huuuummmp Daaaaayyy!
Van drove well, no issues at all. Good times.
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