International Bazaar

There is so much to see in the Bazaar, but my photos were limited in here as it just started raining.

Sky Ride

A bright green cart emerges from the Sky Ride.

Cottage View Drive-in Seed Art

One of my past favorite places to photograph was the, closed in 2012, Cottage View Drive-in. One of my photos of the sign is on the wall of my local Applebee's. This year while looking at the seed art at the Minnesota State Fair, there was a dedication to the sign. Kudos to the artist.

Fresh Favorites

I don't know the last time I've gone to the Minnesota State Fair and not purchased these fresh fries.

Please Do Not Touch Seed Art

The Minnesota State Fair seed art competition, always a favorite of mine. I'm curious if this is something I would like as a hobby.

Seed Arch Bridge

One of the more unique contest at the Minnesota State Fair is the seed art. You take any several types of seeds and you create a picture or replicate a famous scene. It's a simple concept, and the results are outstanding, some of them are remarkable. What I like about this one is, the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis is a highly photographed bridged in the Twin Cities, but to see it created with crop seed was a photo I had to capture.

Monster Slide

From atop the monster slide at the Minnesota State Fair back in August, I captured this shot while making my way to the top.

Missing Cars

Those of you who are local and have been to the Minnesota State Fair are very familiar with the Sky Ride. I was shocked to find out over the winter, all of the Sky Ride cabs are removed and all that is left is....the cab holders, what do you call those things?

Caution Livestock At Work

One of the many signs that can be found on the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. The State Fair starts this week on Thursday, August 27 and runs through Labor Day, Monday September 7. Attendance throughout the fair typically runs around 1.7 Million visitors per year. Photo contribution by swc.

More Colorful Photos From The State Fair Grounds

One more contribution photo from swc. These flowers can be seen as you enter the main entrance to the Minnesota State Fair Grounds. It's now been almost four months now since my garden of flowers and vegetables has been dormant from the cold climate. This colorful scene can only be found indoors during the long cold winter months. That's just how it is around here.

Wild Flower

I hate to do this, but I need to take a break from all of these cold, wintery photos and post a colorful photo taken back in August 2007 from the Minnesota State Fair grounds by contributor swc. These very large, hand grown flowers can be found at the main entrance to the grounds.

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