Houghton County Fair: August 28, 2009

HANCOCK -- And it's hey, ho, come to the Fair! Our first field trip this Fall semester was a visit to the Houghton County Fair in Hancock. The weather was a little damp, but the rain actually stopped for most of the time we were there. Thanks to Suzanne for driving the van!

Is that Ji, far left, ready to take photos of the jugglers? They were entertaining the kids in the 4-H exhibit hall. Click on photos for larger versions. (Photos by Michele and Gustavo Bourdieu)

That brave little kid volunteered to be in the middle!

These guys ride unicycles, too.

Leo, Ma and Ji admire the prize-winning roosters, hens and rabbits.

Here are some blue-ribbon winners showing off! Cock-a-doodle-doo! How would you like one of these as an alarm clock in the morning?

Ray takes a photo of a prize-winning bird. ESL tutor Pamela Kotila joined us for the trip to the Fair.

And it's on to the large-animal exhibit. This cow must be one of the largest ...

... along with the big work horse Ray and Gustavo are admiring.

The special exhibit this year was a visit by Australian animals. Kangaroo-watching, anyone?

Ji and Ma take a ride on the ferris wheel, a favorite ride at the County Fair!

And here they are again -- with the Queen of the Fair!

This ghostly piano player was a little early for Halloween!

Time for coffee and hot chocolate at the chalet before heading back to Finlandia Hall ... Everyone is here: Front table, from left, Gustavo, Suzanne, Ji and Ma; left, rear table, Airi, Lei and Pamela; center, rear table, Naoya, Ray and Leo.

Editor's Note: Students, if you have a favorite photo of the Fair you want me to post here, please email it to me.