State Fair

Mister and I have tickets to the Lion King tonight and since it is at the State Fair of Texas, we are able to spend some time there as well.  Big Tex is back after succombing to fire last year and he is the main attraction for sure.  Heck, even we have to take a picture or two.

We only have a couple of hours before the play, so I make a beeline for the exhibit halls so that I can check out the quilts.  We even make a stop with the vendors and give a long arm machine a try.  I am still undecided as to whether I want one, but am totally clear on the fact that I have absolutely nowhere to put one right now.

Mister has read about the ostrich races that are taking place at the fair this year and so we head down to that area.  First up, though, are pig races.  Well, gotta check those out of course.

Now for the ostrich races:

This is serious business.  There are professional jockeys that weigh around 110-120 lbs that have come from other parts of the country to do this.  Who would have thunk it?

And they're off:

Watching the high step around the course is hysterical and we completely enjoy ourselves at this event.  What fun!

Well, we have just enough time to grab a bite to eat and a beer before heading into Music Hall for tonights show.  See ya later.